Katie Doll, Author at Shortform Books

How to Listen to Your Inner Voice & Make Better Decisions

Why should you listen to your inner voice? How should you make better use of your inner voice? According to Steve Magness in Do Hard Things, learning how to interpret and deal with internal debates is a key step in building mental toughness. You probably have many different voices telling you what to do, but you have to dig deep to find the one that’s speaking your truth. Keep reading for more reasons why listening to your inner voices is best in the long run, and how to acknowledge them.

How Matthew Perry’s Childhood Paved His Future

What was Matthew Perry’s childhood like? When did the actor have his first experience with drugs? In Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, actor Matthew Perry recounts his life’s ups and downs, from his childhood to adulthood. His childhood is what shaped many of the struggles he had in later life, and is key to understanding his life’s journey. Let’s dive into Matthew Perry’s childhood and what led him to drugs.

How to Confront Your Fears & Accept Challenges

Do you want to live to your fullest potential? How do you confront your fears to do so? Your fears may be holding you back in life, but you can overcome them. The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine guides you through confronting your fears so you can reach your potential. Here’s how to confront your fears and be the person you’re meant to be.

Matthew Perry: Family, Parents, and Feeling Alone

Who were Matthew Perry’s parents? Was his family supportive of his acting career? Matthew Perry’s family is detailed to a great extent in the author’s memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. However, Perry doesn’t have the fondest memories of growing up as an only child of divorced parents. Keep reading to learn about Matthew Perry’s family troubles growing up.

Importance of Good Friends: 4 Reasons Friendship Matters

What is the importance of good friends? What aspects of life depend on friendship? Friendships allow us to be with like-minded people who help us grow. Outside of sharing interests, friendships can benefit other areas of our lives, such as our romantic relationships and self-esteem. Let’s break down the importance of good friends by looking at four reasons why they matter in your personal life.

How to Be Flexible in Life and Adjust Your Focus

Do you have trouble coping in uncomfortable situations? How can you be flexible in life to shift your mindset? Having a positive mindset requires learning to “zoom in and out” every once in a while. This means broadening or narrowing your focus depending on the situation at hand. Here’s how to be flexible in life by adjusting your focus to what’s important.

Hustle Culture Is Toxic: What You Can Do to Fight It

Why is hustle culture toxic? What needs to be done to slow down your work pace? Many people work 40 hours a week or more to make ends meet. Even outside of work hours, workers are often expected to check emails and answer phone calls, cutting into their rest time. This is what’s known as hustle culture, which has become a toxic cycle. Let’s dive deeper into why hustle culture is toxic and what can be done to resist it.

How to Be Mentally Tough: 4 Ways to Build a Thick Skin

Why do leaders need to have grit? How can you be mentally tough in the workplace? Grit is a combination of perseverance and passion, meaning that people with grit are resilient to setbacks in order to succeed. It also means being mentally tough because they don’t let anything get in their way. Let’s look at how to be mentally tough, according to The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine.

Why Shorter Workweeks Should Replace the 9-5

Why do most people work 40 hours per week? Are there benefits of a shorter workweek? The traditional 40-hour workweek is designed to keep employees productive and dedicated to the job, but it actually does the opposite. Instead, working an excessive amount of hours makes employees exhausted and less motivated. The solution is to form a shorter week that prioritizes employees’ happiness and health. Below we’ll look at reasons why a shorter workweek is beneficial and what can be done to implement it.

Matthew Perry’s Drug Addiction: How He Started Young

How did Matthew Perry’s drug addiction start? What was the actor’s first experience with drugs? Before he was ever on the hit show Friends, Matthew Perry was suffering from a drug addiction that would take over his life for years. From just a few weeks old to his teenage years, Perry constantly battled the horrors of addiction. Continue reading to learn more about Perry’s fight against drug addiction, as described in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.