It’s Time to Have Discussions that Matter
We engage with friends and strangers while giving people time to discuss important topics – enjoy our musings.
Art Therapy as a Personal Growth Method
Human civilization has always held a special place for art. It has served as a method for creative expression, a way to encapsulate stories and memories, and a major form of communication. Stemming from ancient cave paintings and evolving into contemporary, modern...
Creative Daily Journaling Prompts
This article will first introduce you to the benefits of journaling, then provide you tips and a list of examples to begin.To skip to the prompts, click here.Why Bother Journaling?Professionally, journaling is “a specific form of narrative activity... a distinct...
7 Personal Goals to Improve Your 2023
Goals are a crucial aspect of everyone’s life and can provide a critical sense of direction, motivation, and focus. By setting goals, you provide yourself with a target to aim for. Personal goals can be related to your relationships, work life, diets, finances, and so...
Time Management Strategies – Begin Managing Your Time Better
Time management strategies are either one of those things that either comes naturally to you, something that you learn, or something that you may be struggling with
Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery: The Aristotle’s Cafe Guide
You might be wondering how to start journaling – well you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll give you prompts and ideas on how to start writing.
RV Living – Everything You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road
RV Living takes many forms, but most recently there’s a growing trend of people who have decided to sell their house, or stop paying rent and dive into full-time rv life.
How to Use Zoom like a Pro (and Look Good Doing It!)
No matter which segment of society you represent, Zoom is all the jazz these days. In case you’ve been living under a rock, it is a video conferencing tool used to meet people virtually. Be it academics, professional seminars, or workshops, video conferencing is...
Mind, Body, Spirit – The Power of All Three
As human beings’ having positive social interactions is essential to every aspect of our physical and mental health. That’s why, for us to experience positive social interactions we must be ready to master good communication skills, which requires us to utilize the...
Workplace Communication: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Effective Leader
The Importance of Effective Communication in the WorkplaceWorkplace communication is one of the key elements in building relationships with customers, coworkers, and business partners. More than that, communication skills are the most important skills for anyone who...
How to Start a Conversation
We believe learning how to start a conversation is an investment that, unlike financial capital, is often overlooked. However, it is critical for professional success because it leads to networking, which is a surefire recipe for success in the business world. Thus,...
Things I Learned From Article Writing For Aristotle’s Café
I wanted to gain some hands-on experience in online article writing. When I applied for the Content Writer Internship with Aristotle’s Café, I knew I was in good hands.
The Power Of Spreading Kindness
Spreading kindness has the power to change lives for the better. It can improve our mental wellbeing and enrich our connection with others.
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset & How to Develop Your “Power of Yet”
Our mindset determines our choices. Having a growth mindset is one of the most effective ways to learn and reach your potential.
How To Start Journaling Today!
How to start journaling today! Like the idea of journaling but don’t know where to begin? We delve into some suggestions and benefits to get you started.
Constructive Conflict vs Destructive Conflict: Managing Conflict Effectively
Constructive conflict or destructive conflict, it’s your choice. Conflict is inevitable and can be a factor for growth in healthy relationships. It’s how effective we are at having difficult conversations and managing conflict that determines future progress and deeper understanding.
The Importance of Self-Reflection
Are you worried about how bad experiences or choices have impacted your life? Discover how self-reflection can be the key to positive change.
Developing Creativity: 12 Ideas You Can Try Now!
Creative confidence is one of the 21st Century Skills that employers look for in prospective candidates. Think you’re not the creative type? Nothing could be further from the truth. Read on to discover simple ways for developing creativity.
Critical Thinking: A Guide For The Classroom And Beyond
In a complex and ever-changing world, there is a greater focus to develop 21st century skills, such as Critical Thinking. Read our practical guide to enhancing thinking skills in the classroom and how to apply these in daily life.
Manifestation Meditation, Everything You Need to Know
Manifestation meditation is a powerful motivational tool. It’s a way of signaling to your heart’s deepest desires, and in the process develops energy…
Building Resilience And Why It’s Important
Do challenges and setbacks make you feel anxious or helpless? Discover the importance of building resilience and how it can help solve your problems.
Why is Identity Important? Thoughts from a Global Citizen
You might be asking yourself. Why is identity important? There are a lot of reasons. Your sense of identity begins the moment you are born. The moment you come into the world you start to shape your identity.
Why Listening Skills Are A Powerful Gift and How You Can Develop Them
Do you want to improve your communication with others? Explore this article to discover why listening skills are powerful gift and how you can develop them.
7 Ways to Live Stress-Free Even When It Seems Impossible
Learn how to live stress-free with these 7 simple practices. Stress-free isn’t impossible if you have the right tools at your disposal…
How to Talk About Things That Matter – A Guide to Meaningful Conversations
A guide on how to talk about things that matter. We divulge into why this is important in a world that’s constantly on information overload.
How To Find A Leadership Model That Works For You
Not sure which leadership model is right for you? Read this article to learn more about leadership models and discover which model would work for you.
What Does it Mean to Be Authentic? My Personal Quest
What does it mean to be authentic? Being true to yourself, in my experience, means being able to hold a space for that truth. To be compassionate…
TEDx, The Secret Technique that Got Me on Stage
I spent all this time worrying about all of these other aspects of a speech, but to be honest, this one technique was the most important element of them all
Emotional Intelligence, Activities and Your Future
Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Activities include self-awareness skills, relationship management, and more. So how can you improve emotional intelligence?
Great Self-Awareness Examples & Activities
If you’re here for self-awareness examples and self-awareness activities, you’re in the right place. Most of us are familiar or at least at some point have heard the term “self-awareness.” Simply put, self-awareness is the practice of being aware of the self. But what exactly does being aware of ourselves mean? Aren’t we already aware of ourselves? When did we stop being aware
What will we learn after this COVID-19 period of isolation?
At Aristotle’s Café we asked What will we learn after this COVID-19 period of isolation? We asked the participants about how they were dealing with the current situation, what emotional effects were they experiencing and what they thought our societies would learn from the episode.
Limiting Beliefs List and How to Get Over Them
The Best Limiting Beliefs List, and How to Have Hope. You’ll find Examples of Limiting Beliefs that will Give You the Chance to Overcome your Challenges…
2019 Impact and Updates
Wow, 2019 has been a huge year for our community. None of it would have been possible without the amazing efforts of our Country Leaders, Volunteer Facilitator Team, and community support.
In 2019 we…
Good and Bad Things about Technology – Millennial Thoughts
Good and bad things about technology are something we have to be realistic about. Here are my thoughts after 1,000+ discussions that matter…
Student-Centered Discussion in the Classroom
By encouraging student-centered discussion in the classroom, our students to have the chance to share ideas with one another in the safe environment of our classrooms, we are helping them with skills they will use far beyond our walls. They will learn how to interact with one another, challenge ideas…
Global Citizenship and 21st Century Skills
Global Citizenship is very important to us at Aristotle’s Cafe. We believe that as the world becomes more connected it’s more important than ever for individuals to be equipped with 21st century skills to effectively communicate, work, and excel.
21 Deep Questions About Life You Need to Ask Right Now
Deep questions about life are important for all of us, have a look at our quick list and learn and even better part that will keep you thining.
7 Characteristics of a Facilitator
For the past four years I have been a facilitator for transformational experiences across Asia. These are the top characteristics of a facilitator.
Are We Our Own Thoughts?
Language clearly symbolizes our thoughts and bring them to our consciousness but it seems that there are also the thoughts we may not express by means of language.
Love – We Might Disagree
Love is something that we nurture with many people, that we learn from many people, and we only do learn to love, by practicing as much as possible, i.e. giving love. Nobody thinks they are incomplete without a partner, and it secretly fills me with joy.
How Can We Love?
While so much love may still be in the air following the Valentines’ day, this week we asked ourselves “Is it important to have a lover or spouse in your life?”
150+ Icebreaker Questions for Amazing Group Discussion (2023)
If you’re looking for the very best icebreaker questions, what if questions, questions for small groups, group questions, funny conversation topics, and more. There are over 150+ Great Icebreakers Questions right here for you.
Fear of Change (Stability vs. Uncertainty)
Fear of Change is something that we all have. Would you rather have absolute stability or absolute uncertainty? Find out our thoughts.
The Aristotle’s Cafe Definitive Guide to Toastmasters Table Topics (2023)
Finding interesting topics to talk about for table topics can be a challenge at times – have a look at this easy to follow guide and be ready next time.
Why Doing Good Matters
What is freedom? To freely philosophise and ask questions in public with a group of strangers? That is exactly what we do at Aristotle’s Cafe each week.
How To Use Non-Verbal Communication to Become a Master Facilitator
Use this Non-Verbal Communication Technique and be a Master Facilitator. Being the center of attention is nerve racking – and for good reason. All eyes will be on you. As the leader of the discussion you’ll feel this from the very start. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if I told you being a facilitator could be much easier?
Feeling Empty? You’re Not Alone and What to Do About It
What should you do when you are feeling empty? This week we discussed the definition, reasons for, and solutions to the feeling of emptiness and sadness.
Small Group Discussion Success: How to Super Engage Participants
Today, I’m going to show you how I engage the most difficult of participants and lead them to empathize with a completely different perspective every time without fail.
The scary truth about small group discussions is that students often times don’t participate or think critically.
That doesn’t have to be the case.
What Is Freedom, And How Can We Define It?
What is freedom? To freely philosophise and ask questions in public with a group of strangers? That is exactly what we do at Aristotle’s Cafe each week.
Topics to Talk About – 15 Experts Reveal Their Favorite Conversation Starters
Finding interesting topics to talk about can be a challenge at times – our experts have the best questions next time you have to make conversation.