You probably know the sense of satisfaction with which you cross a completed task off your to-do list. It arises from our unconscious tendency to complete what we started. Our brains are designed in such a way that we enjoy getting things done.

Dopamine and serotonin, hormones, which many talk about, are our psychic energy. To boost their production in your brain, you need to see results of your efforts - here is "before" and here is "after". You see progress - you get a new portion of energy.

The concept of a growth mindset was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck and popularized in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In recent years, many schools and educators have started using Dweck’s theories to inform how they teach students. Dweck’s educational work centres on the distinction between “fixed” and “growth” mindsets.

For some of us writing is not just a necessity, it is a creative outlet where the soul finds its retreat.

Saving has recently become the boring brother of investing.