Hostile, mean, nasty, back stabbing people seem so common we would expect it to be such a well worn issue as to be elementary – Psyche 101. The topic strangely seems obscure or ignored by researchers, but by coincidence, it has been an armchair study issue of mine for quite some time. There may be an explanation as to the research deficit and why problematic personalities seem so common. There also is a relatively simple solution. A stunningly well-crafted guest post by F. Elliot Siemon.

Decision making is one of the most important skills you can master. It will greatly influence the overall track of your career and your life, as well as every single result you get. This guest post by Eduard Ezeanu explores the art of good decision making, giving you the essential steps and ideas in order to develop your ability to make decisions effectively.

Reading but not doing is quite a common trend amongst readers of personal development blogs. And there is nothing wrong with reading, for knowledge is important, but there comes a time we have to do. John Anyasor presents a guide for practical application.

Why do we reject the impermanence of the universe when it comes to our own lives? Why do we cling to old, habits, places and people so dearly, even if they become negative influences? The answer is simple: we fear change. A guest post by Jay Miles.

Usually, when we think of productivity, images of well-ordered e-mail inboxes and color-coded folders come to mind. However, these things alone aren’t enough to ensure that we’ll work efficiently. If our attention is scattered, or our heart isn’t in what we’re doing, getting things done will still be a struggle. Chris Edgar shares some techniques from Yoga that will help focus your attention on your tasks.

Have you ever felt like there must be a hidden conspiracy against you? Somehow people know just how to make you feel hurt, angry, insulted, let down, disappointed, abandoned, betrayed. You’ve been wronged! Or have you? A thought-provoking guest post by Gail Brenner.

Since the conception of man, uncertainty has plagued every great mind in existence. The fact is no one truly has any foresight into the future; therefore uncertainty is something we’ll all encounter at one point or another. Uncertainty is not necessarily a negative thing as it’s essential to our growth as spiritual beings. A guest post by JC.

What is happiness; how do we find it? Happiness comes in so many different forms and it’s not always as easy to recognize as one might think. A beautiful guest post by Dani of Positively Present.

When many people talk about passion, they are resigned that their passions can only remain as a hobby. Common reasons are “My passion can’t earn much money”, or “There are no avenues for me to pursue my passion”. Yet, it is possible. In this article, Celestine Chua shares five powerful and timeless steps she used to to successfully create a career out of her passion.

What is awakening? Awakening is awakening out of the world of fear and sadness. Leonard Jacobson says very simply, “To awaken simply means to awaken out of the world of the thinking mind into the world of the present moment.” Find out more in this practical guest post by Kaushik.