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Do you find it difficult to forgive people who’ve wronged you in some way? How does holding grudges prevent you from being happy and productive? Holding grudges is an unhealthy psychological tendency that harms no one but yourself. When we cling to grudges and emotional burdens, we become stuck in the past, unable to fully move forward with our lives. Here’s how to let go of grudges and resentment, according to Greg McKeown.
What can we learn from Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy? Do you want to know how to think like Leonardo da Vinci? Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Walter Isaacson’s biography of the painter, scientist, and engineer provides lessons that you can apply to be more like Leonardo. Keep reading to learn how to think like Leonardo da Vinci.
What are self-sabotaging habits? Why are they harmful? How can you identify your own habits that sabotage you? According to psychologist and bestselling author Nicole LePera, many people engage in self-sabotaging habits that prevent them from being happy. Despite their efforts to change, they end up reverting to their unwanted behaviors and feel powerless to adopt healthier patterns. Read on to learn how to identify and change self-sabotaging habits, according to LePera.
What is Adam Grant’s book Think Again about? What is the key message to take away from the book? You likely believe that precise knowledge is valuable and that maintaining strong beliefs shows integrity. But according to Adam Grant, the author of Think Again, reconsideration, or the ability to reconsider your views, is much more valuable than knowledge or loyalty to your beliefs. Below is a brief overview of Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant.
As a leader, should you think short-term or long-term? What leadership principle is essential to innovation and competitiveness? For Satya Nadella, leadership involves six key principles. Much of his book Hit Refresh focuses on how he defines good leadership. His advice is helpful to anyone who wishes to become an effective and inspiring leader, regardless of their industry. Keep reading to learn Nadella’s leadership principles and his priorities as CEO.
Do you tend to hold on to negative emotions? How can you lessen the pull of negative feelings and take control of your emotional state? The more you focus on negative emotions, the less mental bandwidth you have to focus on important things. Negative emotions can be hard to escape, but there are plenty of things you can do to lessen their hold on you. Here’s how to deal with negative emotions, according to Greg McKeown.
Why is practicing self-compassion important? How does being kind to yourself improve your mental health? In Burnout, Emily and Amelia Nagoski say that practicing self-compassion can help women ignore what the patriarchy wants them to be. To limit self-criticism, you need to befriend your manic inner voice. Keep reading for the authors’ advice on avoiding burnout with self-compassion.
What does Adam Grant mean by “rethinking” or “thinking again”? Why is it so important to regularly rethink your beliefs, goals, and ideas? According to Adam Grant, rethinking is the ability to question, investigate, and analyze your opinions and beliefs. Grant says that rethinking is a crucial skill that you can apply to many aspects of your life. Here’s why rethinking is so important, why most people don’t do it, and how you can engage in it.
What is the role of your subconscious brain? What’s the connection to your childhood? Does it help to keep you safe? In How to Do the Work, holistic psychologist and bestselling author Nicole LePera discusses the role of your subconscious brain and its connection to behaviors you learned in childhood. According to her, while it’s meant to keep you safe, your subconscious can also lead to self-destructive behaviors. Read on for LePera’s explanation of your subconscious brain and how it can both protect and harm you.
Why do people self-sabotage? How can you stop sabotaging yourself, according to psychology? According to psychologist Nicole LePera, conforming to your parents’ expectations as a child caused you to lose touch with who you really are and your true needs. This makes it difficult for you to feel at peace with yourself and can lead to self-sabotage as an adult. Keep reading to learn how to stop sabotaging yourself, according to LePera’s advice.