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Pain Makes You Stronger: Comfort Discourages Growth

Is it really true that anything that doesn’t kill you will make you stronger? Why will running from pain prevent you from growing? Studies show that war and cancer survivors are more grounded and able to cope with struggle after overcoming pain and adversity. While these examples are extreme, it’s also true that experiencing some sort of pain, whether physical or emotional, strengthens you as a person. Keep reading to learn how pain makes you stronger.

Brené Brown’s Guidepost #1: Be Your Authentic Self

Is authenticity a trait that you either have or lack? How can you cultivate authenticity? What are the two main barriers to being your authentic self? According to Brené Brown in The Gifts of Imperfection, being your authentic self is a conscious and courageous choice. However, the fear of resistance from your loved ones and societal expectations can make being authentic difficult. Continue reading to see what Brené Brown has to say about the first guidepost for Wholehearted living.

How to Define and Cultivate Your Sense of Self-Worth

What four principles define your sense of self-worth? How can living wholeheartedly help cultivate your worthiness? In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown defines what it means to have a sense of self-worth. She explains the four principles of worthiness and shares the three values you need to cultivate worthiness. Continue below to learn what having a sense of self-worth means.

Anxious Avoidant Relationships: The Worst Combo

Why should you avoid an anxious-avoidant relationship? Why do relationships between anxious and avoidant attachers often fail? What signs should you look out for? When anxious attachers and avoidant attachers get into a relationship, conflict is inevitable. In the best case, the relationship is a rollercoaster ride, and in the worst cases, the relationship leads to abuse. Keep reading to learn why anxious-avoidant relationships should be given a wide berth.

Courage, Compassion, and Connection—The 3 Gifts

Do you want to know more about the three values from The Gifts of Imperfection? Why does Brené Brown say courage, compassion, and connection are the gifts of imperfection? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown says that the three gifts are courage, compassion, and connection. We could never reap the values of these gifts if we all lived ideal lives. Keep reading to learn why struggles and mistakes lead to huge benefits.

Resilience in Aging: Why Old Stuff Works Better

What is resilience in aging? How can aging actually be a good thing, and help develop antifragile systems? Though as a society we’re obsessed with things that are new, older products and objects are often more effective. Antifragility develops over time, and systems—and people too—can actually get stronger as they get older. Read more about resilience with aging and its connection to antifragility.

The Fever 1793 Ending: Philadelphia After the Plague

What happens at the end of Fever 1793? Does Philadelphia recover after after the yellow fever outbreak? What happens to Matilda’s family business? In the Fever 1793 ending, the frost finally hits and kills all the yellow fever carrying insects. The citizens who had fled Philadelphia return without an idea of the hardships others faced. Businesses re-open and life picks back up, but the people who lived through the fever will never be the same. Keep reading for details about the Fever 1793 ending.

The 3 Attitudes for Success and How to Cultivate Them

What does it mean to have an attitude for success? What kind of attitude sets apart a successful person? Our attitudes speak for us, broadcasting disinterest and boredom, or energy and success. If you want the latter, work on nurturing these three attitudes: 1) “I’m activated,” 2) “You are important,” and 3) “Service first.” Keep reading to learn about the three attitudes that all successful people have in common.

Accepting Death Will Enhance Your Life

How can accepting death help you focus on what matters in life? What are some things people do to compensate for the fear of death? When you accept the reality of death, you will realize that time spent feeling fear, shame, and embarrassment is time wasted. Instead, you should make decisions and choose your values with the reality of death in mind. Keep reading to learn how accepting death will enhance your life.

How to Make Big Changes in Your Life: Just Start!

Wondering how to make big changes in your life? Why is it better to just start even if you don’t have a plan? Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, says that there is no process for making big life changes, you just have to do it. It may be easier to procrastinate or to be swayed by conflicting emotions, but the best way to initialize change is to just do it. Keep reading for advice on how to make big changes in your life.