Skills & Behaviours

Some of history’s most famous art pieces are paintings. Think “The Mona Lisa,” “The Starry Night,” or “The Kiss.” People travel from all over the world to visit museums and gaze at paintings from periods like Impressionism, Realism, and Cubism. Some people go beyond just looking and begin painting themselves. …

There’s an old saying that goes “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This captures the essence of perseverance. Even when things get hard – which they almost always do – perseverance pushes you to keep trying. Why is this a valuable trait to cultivate? Here are ten …

Humans are social creatures. We suffer when we’re isolated and thrive when we’re part of a community. When we extend a helping hand to members of our community when it costs us something, it’s known as altruism. Helping others doesn’t always come at a cost, but its rewards are often …

Kindness and “niceness” are often considered interchangeable, but kindness goes deeper. Its layers include generosity, compassion, and empathy. When challenged by an often-cruel world, kindness also takes significant effort and emotional strength. It’s a choice that can take many forms. Why is it important? Here are ten reasons: #1 Kindness …

In 1827, Joseph Niepce took the first photo. A few years later, another man developed the first real practical camera. Innovations continued, and as the technology became more advanced and accessible, photography bloomed as a hobby and a profession. Photographers were also recognized as artists with their work displayed in …

Math has origins in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Maya. It was used for commerce, tax systems, and examining the natural world, including the stars. Today, many people have anxiety about their math skills. Research shows that 93% of the adults in the United States have at least …

When someone is sick or injured, they often need help. First aid is the immediate medical attention that can save a person’s life, prevent a situation from getting worse, or help someone recover more quickly. Medical professionals are thoroughly trained in first aid, but other careers recommend or require employees …

In 11th-century Japan, Murasaki Shikibu wrote what’s considered the world’s first novel: The Tale of Genji. In 1454, Johannes Gutenburg built the world’s first printing press. There are many other milestones in the timeline of books, and together, they form the history of books. Every year, millions of new or …

How does anyone get anything done? How do you build new skills and break bad habits? Motivation is the driving force that gets you to your goals and dreams. Without motivation, it would be very challenging to change or accomplish much of anything. There’s extrinsic motivation, which is the motivation …

Self-awareness is knowing yourself. It is understanding your feelings, motives, goals, and biases. Psychologists have identified two types: internal self-awareness and external self-awareness. Internal self-awareness focuses on your thoughts, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, values, and so on. External self-awareness is being tuned to how other people perceive you. Both types of …