Life transitions can be challenging and often leave us feeling lost and uncertain about what the future holds. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship ending, or a major life event, transitions can be overwhelming…
Blind Spots in Leadership: How to Recognize and Overcome Them for Success
- April 17, 2023
- Tagged as: a soul’s quest, Adaptability, Biases, Blind spots, Communication style, emotional intelligence, Inflexibility, Lack of innovation, Leadership, Limitations, Micromanagement, Overconfidence, Resistance to feedback, Risky decisions, Self-awareness, Weaknesses
Blind spots can significantly hamper any organization’s ability to succeed in leadership. They refer to the areas where leaders lack awareness of their flaws, constraints, prejudices, or other personal blind spots that could impair their…
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Causes of Rumination
- April 3, 2023
- Tagged as: a soul’s quest, Anxiety, cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, lack of social support, learned behavior, life advice, mindfulness practices, negative thinking, perfectionism, personal development, physical exercise, rumination, stress, thinking, trauma
Rumination is a type of thinking when you obsess over bad ideas or experiences, replay them over and over in your head, and analyze them in great detail; this may result in a vicious cycle…
Robert Redford directs “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” a powerful movie that takes us on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. The story is set during the Great Depression when a high-stakes golf…
Finding Your Passion and Purpose: The Power of Learning from Others
- March 14, 2023
- Tagged as: a soul’s quest, Appreciation, asoulsquest, Behavior patterns, empathy, Gratitude, Inspiration, learning from others, motivation, Personal growth and development, Perspective, Self-awareness, Understanding influences
We encounter many people who leave a mark on us. Whether it’s our parents, teachers, friends, or colleagues, we often overlook the wisdom imparted to us and, consequently, miss out on immense benefits. In this…
Identity is a nuanced idea that describes who we are as people. It frequently consists of a number of different elements, including our gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, occupation, and personal values. While having…
Embracing the Inevitable: Coping with Death and Prioritizing Life
- February 20, 2023
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Facing mortality is difficult and frequently uncomfortable. Whether it is the death of a loved one or the reality of our mortality, the notion of death can make us feel afraid, sad, and worried. But…
The Importance of Support on the Quest towards Self-Actualization: The Role of Teachers, Mentors, and Guides
- February 6, 2023
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The Hero’s Journey is a universal narrative structure that describes the journey of the human spirit in search of meaning and fulfillment. It is a journey that is marked by trials, tribulations, and the guidance…
The Overview Effect: How Thinking About Space Can Improve Our Personal Development
- January 23, 2023
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The overview effect describes the cognitive shift in awareness that astronauts experience when viewing the Earth from space. From this vantage point, the Earth appears to be a small, delicate, and interconnected planet rather than…
Religion. It is the moral compass for decision-making and how people may decide to live their lives. Our Pledge of allegiance even says, “One nation under God”. But with religion comes rules and practices you…