Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message ‘He is Dead’.Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,Let the traffic policemen… Mehr lesen "Funeral blues
About the author Neil Gaiman (born 1960) is an award-winning British author known for his imaginative and thought-provoking works across various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and horror. He has written numerous novels, short stories, graphic novels, and screenplays that have captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. Some of Gaiman’s most celebrated works… Mehr lesen "Love is like the wind
I walked a mile with Pleasure;She chatted all the way;But left me none the wiserFor all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow,And ne’er a word said she;But, oh! The things I learned from her,When sorrow walked with me. [Robert Browning Hamilton] About the author Robert Browning Hamilton was an American writer… Mehr lesen "Along the road
I used to roll my eyes whenever I heard someone utter phrases like “You got this!” or “Don’t worry, you can handle it!” It sounded like an empty self-help drivel, the kind of cheesy motivational-poster lingo that belongs in a dentist’s waiting room circa 1995. Talking to yourself, let alone in the second person? I… Mehr lesen "Selbstgespräche zur Stärkung deiner emotionalen Kontrolle
For decades, health experts have warned us to eat less salt. But their pleas fell on deaf ears as we continued to sprinkle the white crystals on everything from french fries to popcorn. I know my salt habit isn’t doing my body any favours. High blood pressure runs in my family, and I’ve seen firsthand… Mehr lesen "Die salzige Wahrheit. Wechsel zu Kalium
Es ist leicht, auf Autopilot zu laufen. Wir treiben von Aufgabe zu Aufgabe, von Entscheidung zu Entscheidung, ohne wirkliche Absicht. Aber was wäre, wenn es einen Weg gäbe, uns wach zu rütteln? Es stellt sich heraus, dass der Schlüssel ganz einfach ist. Keine App, kein Planer, sondern die Kraft, einen Stift zu Papier zu bringen. Schreibe jede Entscheidung auf, um sie zu... Mehr lesen "Entscheidungsjournalismus für mehr Produktivität
Life is full of struggles. One minute, you’re cruising along; the next, you face an insurmountable obstacle. Some problems are so complex that even the most analytical minds get stumped. When logic fails, it’s time to tap into the hidden resource of prayer. The power of prayer for problem-solving Problems abound in life. From simple… Mehr lesen "Problemlösung mit Gebet
You might think the only way to make positive changes is to grit your teeth and suffer through it. Wake up earlier. Work harder. Resist temptation. But you’re fighting your own psychology. Willpower is a finite resource. Motivation comes in waves. The secret to lasting change is to make the desired behaviour the path of… Mehr lesen "Nudge your way to better habits
Ich fürchtete mich vor der Nervosität vor einer großen Prüfung oder Präsentation. Mein Herz pochte, meine Hände schwitzten, meine Gedanken drehten sich in einem Labyrinth von Was-wäre-wenn-Fragen. Ich atmete tief durch, versuchte mich zu entspannen und die Schmetterlinge zu vertreiben. Aber meine Angst zu bekämpfen, schien sie nur noch schlimmer zu machen. Was ich damals nicht wusste, war, dass Ängste... Mehr lesen "Reframe deine Angst, um die Leistung zu steigern
There’s nothing quite like the frustration of lying awake at 2 am, watching the minutes tick by. You have a big day tomorrow and know you need rest, but your body and mind won’t cooperate. You’ve tried counting sheep, listening to rain sounds, even resorting to a nightcap, but nothing does the trick. If this… Mehr lesen "The 10 rules for better sleep hygiene
