The World's Best Book Summaries
What are the five elements of well-being? How do these elements cultivate a meaningful life? Well-being is a blend of five elements: positive emotions, engagement, meaning, relationships, and achievement. You can fortify these pillars of well-being by applying the principles of positive psychology in your life. Continue reading for in-depth explanations of the elements of well-being.
What are the qualities of a servant leader? Is servant leadership a worldly calling or a spiritual one? Servant leadership is Robert K. Greenleaf’s answer to the failure of modern institutions to meet the needs of those they serve and employ. His book Servant Leadership explains that any individual can be a servant leader if they embrace servile traits. Continue reading for a list of the best qualities of a servant leader.
What is the relationship between resilience and well-being? How can you strengthen your resilience? Resilience is one of the few positive psychology principles that you should strengthen in order to increase personal well-being. According to Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman, you can do so by developing several vital aspects of your life. Continue reading to learn how resilience will improve your lifestyle.
What’s the best way to introduce more structure into your life? What physical activities help relieve psychological symptoms? Psychiatrists Edward Hallowell and John Ratey have good news: People with ADHD can adjust their lifestyles to minimize the downsides of ADHD and harness their own natural strengths. The authors recommend establishing structure, prioritizing health, and taking medication to relieve negative symptoms. Keep reading to learn about three ADHD lifestyle changes that can contribute to a fulfilling life.
Do your work and personal life overlap too much? What are tips for upholding a work-life balance? Balancing life and work can be a difficult task if your job asks a lot from you. However, finding that balance is essential to furthering your career and being an outstanding employee. Check out how to have a work-life balance and keep your priorities in line.
Do you feel pressured to produce? Are you overworking and “underliving”? In Do Nothing, Celeste Headlee argues that, by trying to do too much, people are working less efficiently. This is because the human brain isn’t designed to multitask and work without rest. Even more, the culture of overworking has led to worse health outcomes and more social isolation. Continue reading for an overview of this book that shows you how to free your life from the tyranny of work.
Do you work more than you need to? Do you feel pressured to stay busy? Celeste Headlee writes that our modern productivity culture largely stems from changing perceptions of how valuable one’s time is and the pressure to achieve a more glamorous lifestyle. She also contends that the pressures can be even higher for women. Continue reading for this important discussion about the productivity-obsessed culture of today.
How often do device notifications interrupt you? Do you know how technology messes with your physiology? In today’s fast-paced world, our lives increasingly revolve around productivity, efficiency, and work. It’s normal for people to answer emails during dinner and pack their days with as many tasks as possible. In Do Nothing, Celeste Headlee says the obsession with productivity has led to technology addiction. Read more to learn how our work-obsessed culture has led to an unhealthful overuse of technology.
Do negative patterns and habits have control of your life? How should you manifest your desires? Some desires are difficult to accept, especially if there’s a stigma around them. But, Carolyn Elliott’s book Existential Kink says that you should consciously enjoy them to regain agency in your life. Continue reading to learn how to manifest your desires.
Why should you make your happiness a priority? Why are leaders better when they’re happier on and off the job? The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership says that the best leaders are ones that prioritize happiness and positivity. Doing so will help you avoid stress, increase your energy, and maximize your effectiveness. Here are a few methods for prioritizing happiness and positivity.