6 psychological benefits of “talk fasting” In a world saturated with noise, digital interruptions and incessant talking, silence has become a rare commodity. Yet intentionally remaining silent, even for short periods of time, can have powerful effects on our mental and emotional well-being. The “talk fast” is part of an ancient tradition of meditation. So, … Read more
These Common Mistakes You Make When Reading Your Kids’ Report Card December, first quarterly Bulletin. Expected and feared at the same time. However, the results for the quarter are known. Nothing really new, then. Not so simple. For parents and children, this synthesis often acts as a definitive judgment generating stress, even anxiety. Depending on … Read more
How to be kind without overstepping your boundaries? We could call it “nice guy” syndrome and we bet you’ve already experienced it. You may not know it, but too much kindness can have serious consequences on a person’s life and mental health. No, it’s not a joke. When we show kindness, some people can take … Read more
This decision seems trivial, yet it can completely change your relationship In a relationship, we often attach crucial importance to major milestones: moving in together, getting married or even overcoming a separation. However, it is the small everyday gestures, often neglected, that really shape the future of a couple. One of these key gestures? Respond … Read more
Apparently harmless, this behavior at work increases the risk of burn-out While there are professions at greater risk of burnout, certain behaviors that we adopt on a daily basis aggravate the risk of exhaustion. This is the case of this unconscious habit, recently highlighted by experts: reading your emails outside of your working hours. Imagine: … Read more
Are you throwing your money out the window? This may be why Are you the type to save every month and spend your money methodically or to let go of your high roller side and have money burn your hands? If a fair balance between thrifty and spendthrift personality is an ideal for many, unfortunately … Read more
10 truths that others tell us that we refuse to believe Sometimes, lying does less damage than it helps. If some truths are not good to say, others struggle to be accepted. Our sensitivity, our hopes and our beliefs condition our perception of the truth. When we face a situation that confronts our projections, we … Read more
People with higher intelligence are guided by these personal values What are the values that guide your life? Although this is not a question that we ask ourselves so regularly, we may sometimes be led to wonder about what motivates us every day. Is this tradition? Creativity? Authenticity? Mutual aid? Tolerance? “Core values serve as … Read more
This Extremely Common Behavior Is Damaging Your Happiness According to a Harvard Professor In an era dominated by the constant search for immediate pleasures, happiness sometimes seems to elude us. For Arthur C. Brooks, expert in positive psychology interviewed by the media Todaythis frantic quest takes us away from what really matters. According to him, … Read more
Typical profile: this is what the most annoying personalities look like Even the most confident people may doubt that their personality pleases others. Each individual is unique and has their own character. However, some character traits are accepted as being perceived positively by others, while some are perceived as negative. No one is perfect and … Read more