How does a school system improve?

What must a school system that performs poorly do to become good? And what must a system with good performance do to become excellent? In a new McKinsey report, “How the world’s most improved school systems keep getting better”; they attempt to answer these questions. 

  

Edgar Mitchell: The Big Picture Effect [VIDEO]

Source: The School of Life.

  

Daydreaming is a Downer

Snap out of it! That daydream you're having about eloping to the Bahamas with Johnny Depp or Angelina Jolie is leaching away your happiness. In a new global study, researchers used iPhones to gauge the mental state of more than 2000 volunteers several times a day—even when they were having sex. 

The results indicate that, if you want to stay cheerful, you're better off focusing on the present, no matter how unpleasant it is. The human mind is remarkably good at straying from the moment. That ability allows us to remember the past, plan for the future, and "even imagine things that never occur at all," says Matthew Killingsworth, a doctoral student in psychology at Harvard University. 

But is daydreaming good for us? 

Ten Tips for Good Interpersonal Skills

The ability to ask questions and listen is vital for developing good interpersonal skills. In fact, empathetic listening is the number one skill which can help you build the relationships you want. But, these aren’t the only ones you should focus on. Next, we present you a list of 10 tips that will give you a better grasp of what it means to have good interpersonal interactions.

  

  

Beautiful People аre More Intelligent

People that have been blessed with good looks can say, most often than not, that they have higher than average IQ, which especially goes for the men. 

A research conducted by a team of British scientists discovered that physically attractive males have 13.5 points higher IQ than the average man. Women, on the other hand, have 11.4 points higher IQ. 

  

Happiness helps you live longer

People who are happy and positive about life live longer, scientists have concluded after reviewing over 160 studies about longevity. Researchers found "clear and compelling evidence" that happiness paves the way to better health and longer life-spans.   

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The psychology of color

Skillful interior decorating is largely an artistic endeavor, but there’s some science involved also, and none more important than the psychology of color. “Color psychology can help you choose paint colors that create the right mood in a room, affecting not just your own feelings, but those of everyone who enters the space,” says Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. “In fact, paint color is so powerful that it can influence not just our state of mind, but even our physiology,” she adds. 

 

Looking at a photo of a loved one reduces pain by 44%

Photographs of loved ones have the power to dull pain, scientists have discovered. Researchers found that an image of a romantic partner dulls activity in the pain-processing areas of the brain, to the same degree as paracetamol or narcotics such as cocaine. 

  
 

Hugs Follow a 3-Second Rule

Ever wondered how long a hug lasts? The quick answer is about 3 seconds, according to a new study of the post-competition embraces of Olympic athletes. But the long answer is more profound. A hug lasts about as much time as many other human actions and neurological processes, which supports a hypothesis that we go through life perceiving the present in a series of 3-second windows. 

  

Is Narcissism Good for Business?

Narcissists, new experiments show, are great at convincing others that their ideas are creative even though they're just average. Still, groups with a handful of narcissists come up with better ideas than those with none, suggesting that self-love contributes to real-world success. Narcissism and creativity seem to go hand in hand. Creative people often appear self-important, hungry for attention, and unconcerned with others' ideas and opinions— all traits narcissists share. Think of Pablo Picasso, famous for his iconoclastic paintings but infamous for declaring, "I am God." Like Picasso, narcissists often rise to positions of importance in art, business, and other endeavors, suggesting that they have ability and ideas that others do not. But do they really? 

What is the Difference Between EQ and IQ?

Emotional Quotient or EQ is one of the ways to measure a person’s ability to be successful in life. The phrase was first developed in the 1980s and asserts that emotional quotient or emotional intelligence is as valuable as intellectual quotient (IQ).

According to theories of brain function, a high emotional quotient means someone is self-confident, self-aware, and able to navigate through trying emotional times. EQ is often tied directly to the degree of success one may have in the workplace and in personal relationships. Some companies offer services to test the emotional quotient of employees.

Systematic family therapy

The systematic approach has found its wide application in the development of family systemic theory and reflects a major paradigm shift in the conceptualization of growth and development of the family. The application of systematic family therapy provides a more comprehensive understanding of family problems and understanding how the family as a whole treats them.

Transaction analysis

Transaction Analysis (TA) is a psychotherapeutic way that is focused on the communication systems of the person. One of the most basic elements of the theory of transaction analysis is the notion and definition of the Ego state (Parent, Adult and Child); the notion of Strokes, or free translation caress; and recording.

Gestalt psychotherapy

The word Gestalt has a German origin and means a whole, primarily given, which amounts only to a set of elements, but also a new quality. The main aim of Gestalt-therapy is to help individuals to achieve integration and wholeness.

Coaching

• Live-coaching 
• Gestalt coaching 
• Transactional analysis coaching

Measuring performance

• Creation of systems for measuring performance 
• Measuring the effectiveness of employees and managers

Career center

Human Resources Services

Introduction to the management of human resources 

• Organization of human resources 
• Team building 

Processes in the management of human resources 

• Recruitment & selection 
• Employee satisfaction 
• Communication 

Personal development in the management of human resources

• Leading self 
• Leading others

Services in the area of psycho-diagnostics

• Personality Inventory 
• IQ Tests 
• Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire 
• Tests for the evaluation of ability 
• Questionnaires for the assessment of values 
• Questionnaires for the assessment of motivation 
• Questionnaires for the assessment of socialization 
• Communication Skills Test 
• Tests for the assessment of psychomotor 
• Measuring job satisfaction 
• Measuring life satisfaction