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How do you handle difficult situations? What types of situations are worth letting go of? When assessing difficult situations in your life, Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud says to look out for three types of negative situations. These include situations that are good but not great, mediocre situations that are unlikely to improve, and lost causes. Below we’ve broken down the types of situations you should get out of.
What is immediate gratification? Why do we prefer short-term rewards over long-term gain? Immediate gratification, also known as instant gratification, is one of the main reasons why people procrastinate. Procrastinators often seek out short-term rewards made by impulsive decisions, rather than fulfill long-term goals. Continue reading to learn how immediate gratification plays a role in procrastination.
Have you been researching non-stop about ADHD? What can you do as a parent to help your child cope with ADHD? Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté’s advice for helping a child with ADHD heal is to not force them to take medicine if it does more harm than good, and to do your best to provide the psychological and physical nourishment they need. However, children with ADHD—and their parents—face some unique challenges as well. Let’s explore how to help kids with ADHD by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.
Why exactly is empathy? How can you successfully use empathy in communication? In communication, empathy is important because it sets the tone for all subsequent interactions. Expressing yourself with empathy means clearly and accurately vocalizing your emotions and thoughts in a way that makes the other person willing to listen. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of empathy, how it develops, and how to express yourself emphatically.
Do you talk to your coworkers much? How can you improve work relationships and enjoy your job more? Making friendships on the job may not seem like the biggest priority at work, but it doesn’t mean you have to distance yourself from your coworkers. In fact, The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz advises you to cultivate healthy relationships while working. Learn how to improve work relationships and, in turn, your life in general.
Why should you evaluate your relationships? What are things to look out for as red flags in relationships? Some relationships just aren’t meant to last forever. If you feel as though a relationship is taking a negative toll on your life, you need to take a step back and assess how important it is to you. Here are the factors you need to evaluate in your relationships, according to Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud.
What are the negative effects of procrastination? How does procrastination affect your health and finances? Procrastination doesn’t just prevent you from getting work done. It can have a drastic impact on your health and finances if it gets out of control. Check out the negative consequences of procrastination to see why you need to get your work habits in shape.
Are you too hard on yourself? How can you stop beating yourself up over little mistakes? Making mistakes is part of being human, but many of us chronically beat ourselves up for not being perfect. Over time, that critical self-talk can evolve into debilitating shame that prevents us from pursuing opportunities in life and showing up authentically for ourselves. With this in mind, here’s how to stop beating yourself up and begin showing up for yourself with the care and compassion that you deserve.
What common patterns in dysfunctional families would you recognize? What can you do personally to improve your relationship with your family? Each family is unique in its own way, and all of them come with their own problems. As Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz point out in The Good Life, these problems usually arise from negative patterns that get passed down. Let’s look at how to unlearn these dysfunctional family patterns to improve relational dynamics.
Can you judge a book by its cover? What type of people are the worst at relationships? In Necessary Endings, Henry Cloud says that to determine who to let go of in life, you must assess relationships based on your impression of the other person’s character. Cloud claims that character is predictive of whether or not people will be receptive to change and feedback. Keep reading to learn how to judge someone’s character.