Mensa was founded in 1946, in England. The Mensa Society was formed specifically for intelligent individuals. The aim of Mensa was to create a non-political society free from all forms of racial or religious distinctions, that focused on exceptional intelligence. All are welcomed into Mensa regardless of background, religion, socioeconomic condition, race, or age. …
For thousands of years, physical disciplines like yoga, Tai Chi and Sufi Dancing have been said to increase mental and spiritual powers. If this is true, how might one explain this, and even better, how can we use this fact, practically, to enhance our lives as artists, business people, parents, and partners? First, we …
At some point in time, you feel lost and confused. No matter what you do, you worries and fears are bothering you. In these particular cases, some people may turn to alcohol or other substances to manage their worries and stresses. Using alcohol or taking drugs will not take away all of your problems. …
Two commutes a day, ten a week, forty a month, about 440 times a year. If you commute 45 minutes to work, that is ninety minutes a day, 1,650 hours a year! You know those goals you’ve been meaning to achieve? Why not use this time to work on them! How you choose to …
Looking for a better job? Who isn’t? People that type fast get more work done in less time and with fewer mistakes. Many employers require a typing test before hiring new employees. Want some help to pass the test? Typing tutors help you learn to type quick and easy at home in a few …
It’s something we all talk about. How many times have you heard a friend or colleague say “I’m really stressed out today”? Of course, many of us use the word “stress” very loosely. Often we simply mean that we’ve had a bad day, and now all we want to do is get a drink, …
What a wonderful Christmas I had this year. My oldest son asked me what about this Christmas – did I enjoy it? – and I answered, “Just having you here.” It is true, seeing my family around me was the biggest joy of my life. I missed one son who could not make it, …
Changing our day-to-day behaviors may be easier than previously imagined. By meditating on and repeating motivational and inspirational quotes, we are better prepared to change our thought patterns, behaviors and in turn, change our lives. Here’s how it’s done. If we believe something to be easy, we find little, if any struggle in accomplishing …
Who can forget the famous line of Peter Parker (Spiderman’s grandfather)? He said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Society expects Spiderman — a comic book, TV and movie superhero with extraordinary powers — to be responsible for saving his town and the world from the forces of Evil. And he never let us …
What exactly is Lateral thinking? For starters, it’s a word invented by Edward DeBono in 1967. At some point since then it became a part of the English language (it is in the Oxford English Dictionary and most others now). DeBono, on his official web site, says there are several ways to define it. …