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It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your work and family responsibilities will always be demanding. But you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realisation that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of managing stress. Stress management is all about taking charge: of your lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and the way you deal with problems. No matter how stressful your life seems, there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control. If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your physical health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life. Effective stress management, on the other hand, helps you break the hold stress has on your life - allowing you to be happier, healthier, and ...

Albert Mehrabian, born in 1939 to an Armenian family in Iran, is a pioneer on the understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication. His study concluded that 93% of communication is actually nonverbal . He developed a communication model in which he demonstrated that only 7% of what we communicate comprise of the literal content of the message. Now, just as how verbal communication must be appropriate and professional in the workplace, how can we ensure that what we communicate nonverbally in the workplace is appropriate and professional as well? How can we improve on our nonverbal skills? First, we must recognise what entails nonverbal communication. The several types of nonverbal communication include – facial expressions, body movements and posture, gestures, eye contact, touch, space, and voice. All these elements, communicate to others our communication style – and it can have a huge impact in our work setting and the relationship we form with our bosses and fellow colleag...

Some of us find reading to be very difficult to incorporate into our daily life perhaps because we associate reading with textbook materials only (which can be dry and uninteresting) or because we become intimidated with the thick pages and challenging vocabulary used in the reading material. To enjoy reading does not happen overnight – in fact, it takes time. Reading has a wealth of benefits and in order to acquire a liking toward this practice, we can begin by searching reading materials that have topics of particular interest to us - whether through books, magazines or even Facebook posts. Over time, this habit can build to become a hobby we truly enjoy. How can reading expand our mind, you ask? Firstly, it helps to sharpen the mind in the form of thinking and understanding. As we read more often, in varied subjects and contexts, our vocabulary increases which thus broadens our thoughts, in turn sharpening our critical thinking skills and understanding of the subject. Apart...

There’s a saying that goes “first impressions last”. While this statement may be true to a certain extent, it would not hurt to apply the saying in our life. People make a first impression of a person normally out of the overall aesthetic the individual gives. Though it may sound superficial, the reality is that we live in an extremely judgmental world – we categorise nearly everything to simplify our thoughts, Hence, the importance of taking care of our visual aesthetic through our appearance and choice of apparel is vital.     When we “dress for success” we attract goodness and success to follow. Slip on a tailored suit, fine shoes and a bespoke shirt and it will transform you – we instantly feel good and emit good energy to the world through our new found confidence. By taking the time, effort and pride into dressing sharp, we will undoubtedly radiate an image of self-respect and self-worth which in turn allow others to see us in a positive light. When people see ...

Be courageous by doing the opposite of what everyone else does. This might sound nuts and even a little scary, but think about it for a moment. If you want to live forward in your life and career, it actually makes a ton of sense. For instance, when facing a significant challenge, you should purposefully do the opposite of what most people do, which is to avoid the situation or make excuses. Instead, try running at the challenge. You’ll likely be shocked at the positive results you experience. Feel like blaming a work associate, neighbour, or friend for something that’s really your issue?  Do the opposite of what practically everyone else does — accept responsibility. Are you about to give up on your dream life and business because the journey ahead seems too challenging? Do the opposite of what 99% of people do — refuse to quit! In fact, go one step further. Embrace the mantra: “No matter how hard it is or how bad it gets, I’m going to make it.” The legendary speaker and ...

We all have our own personal weaknesses. For some of us, these weaknesses are caused by the lack of a skill or certain knowledge. Not knowing how to drive a car or being a bad cook, are certainly weaknesses. Other weaknesses come down to our personalities. Some people are shy, overconfident or temperamental. Weaknesses can also be in the form of physical or mental handicaps such as a learning disability or being restricted to a wheelchair. Some of our weaknesses are obvious to others and some of our weaknesses can be kept hidden from plain view. Weaknesses can be minor inconveniences easily avoided in daily life or they can be major obstructions requiring us to reorganise our lives to compensate for them. We all have weaknesses and we try to work on eliminating them, changing ourselves in order to become better. But change is difficult. What if instead of trying to eliminate our weaknesses, we embraced them for what they were? The idea here is simple: Instead of trying to change...

We must be mindful of the choices we make every day, as these everyday choices that we make in our lives all accumulate to make us the person that we are. Choices from something as little as to what socks to wear - to the friends that we keep and even the job that we take. These choices can either add or subtract to our life. Of course, some decisions are not easy to make. As it stands, life is full of hard choices. As we get older, every decision we make carries a little more weight. Should I marry her? Is this house right for me? What type of school should I enrol my child in? It is no surprise that in this increasingly competitive and challenging world we all live in, hustling through the day to make ends meet, that some of us experience and go through minor to severe forms of depressive episodes.  Fortunately for most of us, we do not face immediate, do - or - die decisions; we usually have the luxury of working through a decision. Creator Academy offers a range ...

Did you know that relationships are a central aspect to our well-being? Relationships, whether with our family, friends, colleagues or others, it is important to cultivate healthy relationships with everyone in order to build self-esteem, maintain our emotional and physical well-being and lead a fuller life. Human beings are known to be social creatures. Similar to how consuming healthy food builds a healthy body, a healthy relationship with others, like friendship for example, creates better emotional and mental health. Psychologists found that human beings have a fundamental need for inclusion in group life and close relationships. When we faced with obstacles in life, friendships or intimate relationships can be our source of strength and it becomes easier to navigate and stay motivated to meet the varied challenges of life. If you are someone who experiences depression due to loneliness or lack of quality relationships with others; take small steps to care for yourself f...

Life is the name of purpose, struggle, love, dedication and a number of feelings and emotions. Life shows its true colours with time. It depends upon you that how you look towards life and what is your strategy of leading an ideal life. Life takes a number of turns during its whole span. Life may not be kind to you all the times. There are tough times which really test your courage and your capabilities of facing unfavourable situations. Remember that nothing can be done without trying, without striving hard to get yourself out of the trouble, without facing the situations. Keep on trying to get your goals and don’t lose hope. Life is worthless without hope. Hope is the key element in life which never lets you down and keeps your morals high. Always be optimistic and have faith in God. Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes a slight inconvenience makes us think that we are unfortunate, life is cruel etc. but this is not the reality. Spread optimism instead of pessimism. It...

Why should you become a lifelong learner? The answer is because by becoming a student of the world, our life becomes more meaningful, enriched and valuable, to name a few. The continuous pursuit of knowledge, for either personal or professional reasons, allows us to be developed into a more well-rounded and holistic individual who can better influence the people near and dear to us. Never should one underestimate their ability in inspiring their surroundings –for it is a domino effect. In other words, when we apply this concept to lifelong learning, the cumulative effect of on-going, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge can enhance our understanding of the world around us, provide us with better opportunities and improve our overall quality of life. Learning throughout life comes in two distinctions – learning for personal development and learning for professional development. Whichever distinction we choose to develop ourselves in, the advantages are aplenty. Fo...

What is creativity? The creative process is the act of making new connec-tions between old ideas or recognising relationships between concepts. Cre-ative thinking is not about generating something new from a blank slate, but rather about taking what is already present and combing those bits and pieces in something that has not been done previously. While we often think of creativity as an event or as a natural skill that some people have and some don’t, actually suggests that both creativity and non-creativity are learned. How to be more creative? In any creative endeavour, you have to give your-self permission to create junk. There is no way around it. Sometimes you have to write four terrible pages just to discover that you wrote one good sentence in the second paragraph of the third page. Creating something use-ful and compelling is like being a gold miner. You have to sift through pounds of dirt and rock and silt just to find a speck of gold in the middle of it all. Bits and p...

So why is being able to look at things positively important? The main reason is because what you focus on will affect your actions. If you think about how the world is always against you because every time you set a goal you fail to achieve it, will that make you want to continue going for your goals with enthusiasm and passion? Probably not. When you think positively even though things aren’t going your way, your mind will work towards finding a solution to make things work. Your actions will be different because your focus will be different. The problem that many people have is that thinking positively is easier said than done. When you are in the middle of a challenge, it’s not always easy to look on the bright side of things. So how do you have positive thoughts when there seems to be no evidence that you will achieve your goals or get past your challenge? Faith. You have to have faith that you will be better off if you believe in yourself and keep fighting for your dreams. It’s n...

Having a positive attitude can mean the difference between living a life full of joy and happiness and living a life full of depression and misery. Your attitude will determine what you will experience in life regardless of the actual circumstances. If there is one thing you can work on that will change your life, it is your attitude. You can’t control outside circumstances and events but you have total control over your actions and what you decide to do with those circumstances. Your decisions determine your destiny but it’s your attitude that will determine your decisions. This is why having a positive mentality is so critical if you want to experience a happy life. Start surrounding yourself with people who are positive. It’s true that you become who you surround yourself with most of the time. When you hang around with people who have a positive outlook on life, their thinking will rub off on you. They can also help to encourage you to reach for your goals instead of putting you...

Have you ever been so afraid of failing at something that you decided not to try  at all? Or has a fear of failure meant that, subconsciously, you undermined your own efforts to avoid the possibility of a larger failure? Many of us have probably experienced this at one time or another, and the fear of failing can be immobilizing. When we allow fear to stop our forward progress in life however, we're likely to miss some great opportunities along the way. It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. People who do so probably live so cautiously that they go nowhere. Put simply, they're not really living at all. The wonderful thing about failure is that it's entirely up to us to decide how to look at it. We can choose to see failure as "the end of the world," or we can look at failure as an incredible learning experience that it often is. Every time we fail at something, we can choose to look for the lesson we're me...

Most people feel like they have too much to do and not enough time to do it in. Lack of time becomes the common excuse for their poor finances, stress, bad relationships, and for not being able to exercise. Time is precious, and with the right approach, you can work efficiently, productively, and relatively stress-free.  Through effective time management and wise planning, you can “create” the time you need, to do the things you want. When you learn to take control of your time, you improve your ability to focus. This increased focus will thus enhance your efficiency, and you’ll start to feel more calm and in control. The first and foremost step to taking control of your time is to identify and know your goals and prioritise the tasks you need to finish using an organised to-do list. Don’t be afraid to say ‘NO’ and decline requests in order to attend to what is truly important and urgent. Be sure to plan ahead as much as possible, as preparation is key to effective ti...

A lack of life motivation can come down to not knowing what you want in life. It can also be that you don’t really want anything out of life. However, this is rarely the real reason for not having motivation in life. It’s hard to find out what you want for your life if you are currently in the wrong mindset. Let’s say you’re stressed out. Would it be a good time to ask you to put together a business plan? Probably not. So in order to find that motivation in your life to do things, you will first need to get yourself in the right state of mind. Keep in mind that if you have severe depression, then you will want to seek out professional help. To have more motivation for life is to change your standards. Up until now, you probably have pretty low standards for yourself. You don’t really expect much out of your life and therefore have no motivation in life. The best way to get out of this rut is to start surrounding yourself with people who are full of motivation. Since you become who...

Goal setting is a process of determining what sort of outcome you want and developing a plan to make that outcome a reality. It is one of the most important skills you can develop because the goals you achieve will have a direct effect on your level of happiness. It’s the process of wanting something and going out there and getting it. There are, however, correct ways and incorrect ways of doing this. There are a couple of criteria when it comes to setting a goal. The first is that your goal needs to be specific. Many people make the mistake of creating a goal that is way too broad such as wanting to lose weight or wanting to make more money. This is equivalent to getting into a taxi and telling the driver you want to get from point A to point B but not telling the driver where point B is. If you want more money, you need to determine exactly how much more money you want to make. If you want to lose weight, exactly how much do you want to lose? By being clear on what you want, not...

Being able to learn to relax can be very important particularly if you lead a very stressful life. When you build up too much tension without being able to control or release it, overtime, you can develop some serious health problems either mentally, physically or even emotionally. Being able to relax and to take things easy may not be possible for many people but this depends on their definition of relaxation. If you think relaxation involves doing nothing, then it can be quite hard to achieve that state if you carry a lot of responsibilities and live a demanding lifestyle. The state of relaxation can be achieved merely by keeping things simple. When we worry about things and constantly focus on what we need to do, it’s hard to relax. So what can you do? One way is to realize that most of the things that we worry about never even happen. It’s good to think ahead and cover your bases to make sure that future problems don’t show up. However, many people spend a lot of time worr...

The whole idea of travelling, planning for a trip and packing bags, fills most people with enthusiasm as well as brings a sense of relief, joy and happiness. It is a highly productive way to unwind, de-clutter and relieve yourself of the built-up stress from work as well as your personal life. In addition to being a good way of exploring new places, travel gives you the opportunity to also explore yourself and work on your own issues and conflicts. Ultimately, travelling helps provide that much needed time for yourself and gives you a chance to just relax, which has numerous physiological and psychological benefits to the body. When away on a trip, your brain gets time and space to replenish its energy reserves, so when you do get back to your  daily routine, you feel refreshed and are able to approach issues with a fresh and new outlook. Visiting new places and interacting with different people also paves the way towards getting introduced to new behaviours, perspectives, tho...

Think of the clients or team members you love to work with and how easy it is to connect with them. Things just click between you. Now picture those customers or peers you struggle to fully engage or build rapport with. Perhaps you feel like you're just not getting through to them; or like they're just not listening to you? It's likely that you have different Communication Styles. All human connections are built on communication. But we don't all communicate in the same manner. We each have our own preferred way of sending and receiving information - referred to as our Communication Style. Many business (and personal) issues or frustrations can be attributed to misunderstandings or misinterpretations. These are often as a result of differing Communication Styles and a lack of awareness as to how to communicate effectively with people of a different style. Imagine the potential if you had a blueprint that could quickly identify a client's, prospect's or team...

To get your best work done without burning out, you need to view your energy as a finite reserve, and remember, you can do everything, but not at once. That means if you have a goal or task you want to complete, say, tomorrow, you need to wake up and get it done first. Because that’s when you have a full tank of cognitive fuel. And every single time you make a decision, or complete a little task, you start to drain your cognitive fuel. Checking your email first thing? There goes five percent of your energy. Deciding where to go for dinner tonight? Five percent. Chatting to your friend on WhatsApp? Five percent. Deciding what to wear that particular day? FIVE PERCENT. Browsing Pinterest for inspiration to get started? Five percent. You get the idea. Leave the energy-burning decisions to when you feel your most depleted (aka the end of the day). And spend your cognitive fuel on something important and amazing. You start each day with 100%, so use yours wisely. Creator Acade...

Sometimes we take some decisions in life instantly without giving any thought about the outcome which might incur. Sometimes, it works in our favour and sometimes doesn’t. What if we were patient enough to give it a thought of what might have been if we assessed the situation better? If we had taken more time to decide on something, would had the situation been different? Yes, it would had. Patience is the key to any individual success. One should assess and evaluate the given situation more carefully, effectively and efficiently. He/She should check the positives as well as the negatives of every situation before making any king of judgement. For e xample, if you are hardworking and you believe that you have given your  100% in each and every activity you were engaged in, then you should have patience to wait for the outcome as hard work hardly fails. Furthermore, you should not drastically take any decisions which might have a negative effect on you for the rest of your life...

To forgive and let go of past does hurt . An ability to transform anger and hurt into healing and peace is indeed crucial to be learnt as it’s an important tool to overcoming feelings of depression, anxiety, and rage, as well as personal and relational conflicts. At its core, it is about making a conscious decision to let go of a grudge, so that you can move forward in your own life. Forgiveness means giving up the suffering of the past, and forging ahead with a greater potential for inner freedom. Even from a physical aspect, forgiveness is associated with a lower heart rate and blood pressure levels as well providing overall stress relief, resulting in improved sleep quality. The problem for many of us however, is that we sometimes can outwardly choose to forgive another, but deep in our heart, the anger or resentment lingers. It is in fact possible though, to forgive and truly let go of past disappointments, hurts, or blatant acts of abuse. Although at times this may seem impla...

Often when we think about what makes someone attractive, we tend to think about their personality and physical appearance. Discipline is the only trait that rarely gets mentioned when describing someone’s attractions. People work on their discipline in order to create and maintain a fit, healthy lifestyle. The discipline helps to making smart choices in life with money and other daily life decisions. Another form of discipline that is attractive is doing what needs to be done, no matter how bad or tough the situations may be. Having the wherewithal to see things through, is huge. It does not take money or wealth to be disciplined. It takes patience and focus. Attraction has nothing to do with what we own — it has to do with what we carry on the inside of our soul and our characters. Training one’s self to become disciplined is indeed challenging, however, it is one of the most important skills in life and can also be the most rewarding. In fact, many of Creator Academy’s...