How to Forget Unwanted Memories, Trauma, & Mental Clutter

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How can you actively forget unwanted memories? What’s the connection between forgetting and maintaining a healthy brain? In her book Remember, Lisa Genova explores how to forget as an essential part of brain health and memory formation. She outlines specific strategies for intentionally forgetting information at different stages of memory processing, from avoiding initial encoding to replacing established muscle memories. Keep reading to discover practical techniques for clearing your mind of unwanted information and making space for what matters most.

Mental Health Awareness in Schools May Be Going Overboard

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Do schools talk about mental health too much? Are mental health surveys intrusive on students’s personal lives? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier says that schools can contribute to unnecessary mental health treatment that harms children. According to Shrier, schools focus too much on students’s mental health by encouraging them to share feelings and make excessive accommodations. Continue reading to learn the different ways mental health awareness in schools is hurting children.

How to Raise Resilient Children: 2 Tips for Parents

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Do you want your child to be more independent? How can you be an authoritative parent? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier says modern parenting has become too dependent on experts and interventions. To raise more resilient children, Shrier encourages parents to trust their instincts instead of relying on expert opinions. Read below to learn how to raise resilient children who don’t need to be coddled.

Peace With Yourself: 4 Ways to Travel This Spiritual Path

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Do you feel like you consistently live at peace with yourself? How can you break free from past regrets and cultivate genuine happiness? In his book Million Dollar Habits, Stellan Moreira shares strategies for achieving inner peace and personal growth. His insights focus on four key practices: self-forgiveness, gratitude, spiritual connection, and mentorship. Each approach offers practical ways to embrace a more fulfilling life. Continue reading to discover how these methods can help you create lasting peace with yourself.

Authoritative Parenting Benefits: Raising Capable Children

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What’s authoritative parenting? What are the upsides of parenting with discipline and rules? Abigail Shrier explains that modern parenting has become overly permissive and therapeutic. She encourages parents to adopt a more authoritative parenting style—an approach that combines love with clear rules, high standards, and consistent discipline. Continue reading to learn the authoritative parenting benefits that both you and your child can experience.

How to Use Anger for Good: Transform Negativity Into Positivity

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Can anger be a good emotion? How can you make anger a productive power? Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak delves into how anger can be harnessed as a constructive energy. She challenges the deep-rooted social norms that frequently pressure women to stifle their anger and other emotions considered “negative,” suggesting that these emotions hold powerful force. Find out how to use anger for good with Urbaniak’s advice.

How to Promote Independence in Children (Abigail Shrier)

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How can you promote independence in children? Is there a level of independence that is considered too dangerous for young people? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier writes that children need time away from adult supervision to develop properly. This could mean letting children solve problems on their own or allowing them to participate in activities without your intervention. Here’s how you can push your child to be more independent so they don’t have to rely on you.

Gender Barriers of Communication: Thriving as a Woman

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Have you ever wondered why some conversations feel like hitting a brick wall? How do gender dynamics come into play in conversations? In Unbound, Kasia Urbaniak explores a common obstacle faced by women in the realm of communication, detailing strategies for interaction when confronted with refusal or a negative response. Urbaniak portrays resistance not as a sign of failure or personal insult, but as an opportunity to build connections and influence people. Keep reading to learn more about overcoming gender barriers of communication.

Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier: Book Overview & Takeaways

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Can mental health treatments ever be harmful for children? What’s Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier about? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier lays out her argument for why mental health treatments aren’t helping young people. She also discusses how well-intentioned interventions by parents, schools, and mental health professionals can damage youth mental health. Read more in our brief overview of Bad Therapy.

Women and Communication: How to Lead a Conversation

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Do you want insights about women and communication? Do you want to transform challenging interactions into opportunities for connection and influence? In Unbound, Kasia Urbaniak suggests that often in various exchanges, one person unconsciously assumes a position of dominance, while the other person, without realizing it, takes on a more submissive posture. By honing their focus, women gain the ability to deliberately select their position and mold the interaction to their advantage. Discover practical techniques that will transform your ability to communicate effectively in any situation.