Maya Angelou has very rightly said, “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” This is exactly what emotional intelligence is all about. We all have different personalities and hence, display our emotions differently. Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of one’s own emotions together with acknowledging the feelings of others. Developing emotional intelligence therefore becomes important for both personal and professional success.

People often complain about being busy with work. It is true that we all get busy with our jobs. But as far as work is concerned, just being busy is not enough. We need to be equally productive at the same time. Work productivity is highly dependent on our physical and mental well being. If you are someone who is looking for ways to improve work productivity, you are at the right place.

What stops you from being productive?

Not everyone who enters your life stays there forever. Some will hurt you and some will betray you. There will be times when you are left  struggling with your own feelings of anguish, remorse and guilt. But, how often do you forgive those who sin against you? It is a question that each one of us need to ask ourselves once in a while. It takes courage to forgive those who hurt us and not many of us have that courage within us.

“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness” –

• Jon Kabat Zinn.

We cannot emphasize the importance of mindfulness enough to our students in the mindsupport Mindfulness Classes in Trivandrum. It is one practice that can be cultivated on the go, at any time of the day. It does not require a time, place or a structure. Here are some ways in which you could practice mindfulness in your daily life:

1. During Your Morning Routine – When you wake up,

7 Books on Yoga and Meditation that You Must Read

Yoga is being discussed vastly and with so much ease these days that you would think it’s no big a deal. But to get into the depths of Yoga is no easy task. Without the right guidance, you could get lost or end up doing postures wrongly. You either have to attend good Yoga classes near you or get the right books on Yoga. For those interested in learning Yoga in depth,