“Alone time” has become something of a catchword in today’s culture—something like “personal space.” Today’s individuals, often warn down by too much company, too many crowds, and too much noise, need their personal space and their personal time, their “alone time.” Even the people who deeply ... Views: 849
“Tempus fugit,” as the Ancient Romans said. Time flies.
It’s a truism we hear so often that we rarely reflect on what it means for our lives, both personal and professional. Those minutes and hours we waste on pointless activities and procrastination are, after all, the stuff out of which our ... Views: 663
Simply put, self-esteem means placing a value on oneself, on one’s performance. We’re constantly estimating our self-worth—usually based on whatever happened five minutes ago. Strange how if someone looks at us funny, our self-esteem can suddenly plummet. Self-esteem is less stable than any ... Views: 694