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How Emotion-Coaching Parents Help Kids Develop Their EQ

What’s your child’s emotional intelligence (EQ)? What’s your role in helping them develop their emotional skills? As a parent, it’s your privilege and responsibility to teach your child how to understand, regulate, and express their emotions in a healthy way. If you’d like to join the ranks of effective emotion-coaching parents, Philippa Perry offers practical advice in her book The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. Continue reading to learn how to foster your child’s emotional development by coaching them in acknowledging and naming their feelings.

How to Use the Subconscious Mind to Make More Money

How does your subconscious affect your financial success? How can you use the subconscious mind to your advantage? If you address the beliefs that are holding you back from wealth, then nothing will stop you from making more money. One of the ways to do this is to tap into your subconscious mind and evaluate how it’s affecting the way you think about money. Discover how to use the subconscious mind for your own financial gain.

The Wisdom of Insecurity Quotes About Anxiety & Desire

What are the best The Wisdom of Insecurity quotes about overcoming anxiety? What are ways people distract themselves from pain and insecurity? In The Wisdom of Insecurity, Alan Watts discusses the best and worst ways to cope with insecurity. He also explains why he prefers Eastern religious concepts like unity and mindfulness over Christianity, science, and consumerism. Check out these The Wisdom of Insecurity quotes to get Watts’s main ideas.

What Is Neuroplasticity and How Does It Work in the Brain?

What is neuroplasticity and how does it work? Do you struggle to tap into your brain’s immense power? The brain is a complex and mysterious part of the body. According to The Source by Tara Swart, neuroplasticity is an essential concept to understand if you want to take full advantage of your brain’s power. Keep reading for a deeper explanation of neuroplasticity and how to adapt to it.

How Animalistic Behavior in Humans Can Create a Peaceful Life

Is there animalistic behavior in humans? How do you embrace your inner animal so you can live in the moment? In The Wisdom of Insecurity, Alan Watts argues that according to Eastern religions, you have to give up your thinking self’s attachment to security and embrace your animal self’s capacity for living in the moment. He further discusses his advice for doing so and explores the benefits. Check out how to find your inner animal and stay in the present.

The 2 Negative Beliefs About Money That Hold You Back

What are the biggest negative beliefs about money? Does money make you selfish? You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero looks at a couple of examples of subconscious negative beliefs about money. Sincero asserts that many of us share these beliefs, as they’re a common part of societal messaging about money. Let’s discuss these negative beliefs about money and Sincero’s counterarguments for them.

Creating New Neural Pathways: The 2-Step Method

How are memories formed in the brain? When creating new neural pathways, what factors influence how strong and lasting those memories will be? Creating new neural pathways is the foundational part of how memories are formed in the brain. You can form stronger neural pathways by splitting your learning process into two steps: taking effective notes, and applying active learning strategies like spaced repetition, active recall, and teaching. Read on to learn more about how to supercharge your memory and the two-step method for creating new neural pathways.

Retrieval Practice Strategies: Flashcards and Summarizing

How can you use retrieval practice strategies to improve your studying? Is active recall the best way to learn? Retrieval practice strategies like creating flashcards and summarizing information force you to actively engage with the information you’re studying and remember things better. Knowing how to practice these techniques effectively can make a big difference in how well you perform. Learn how to use active recall techniques to practice retrieving and strengthening memories.

The 6 Modes of Thinking: How to Use Your Whole Brain

How can you make your brain more agile? What are the six modes of thinking, according to Tara Swart? To get the most out of your brain functioning, you have to improve brain agility: the ability to focus closely on one thing at a time, consider a problem from many different angles, and synthesize ideas from multiple modes of thinking. In The Source, Swart describes six modes of thinking that together comprise what she calls a whole-brain approach. Learn more about the six modes of thinking and how you can tap into all of them.

The Importance of Positive Self-Talk: Sage Advice for Parents

How do you talk to and about yourself? Do you notice when you do it in front of your kids? How you speak to and about yourself impacts your children, for good or for bad. According to psychotherapist and mother Philippa Perry, your self-talk has a big impact on your child’s relationship with themself. Keep reading to understand the importance of positive self-talk for both you and your kids.