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What was Michelle Obama’s first experience with impostor syndrome? Why did the feeling of “I’m not good enough” stick with her? Michelle Obama struggled with impostor syndrome for almost her entire life. She recalls that her first time wondering if she was good enough was after she was accepted into Chicago’s first magnet high school. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle Obama’s impostor syndrome.
Why is compassion such an important part of Radical Acceptance? Why is it so difficult for us to show compassion towards ourselves? Radical Acceptance is made up of two parts: mindfulness and compassion. Compassion is so powerful because it goes against our inclination to run from pain. However, we need to learn to treat ourselves with compassion before we can show it to others. Keep reading to learn more about the power of compassion.
What is logotherapy? What is the premise behind Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy approach to finding meaning? Logotherapy is a meaning-based and purpose-centered psychiatric therapy developed by neurologist and Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl. Logotherapy offers a highly specific understanding of “meaning.” It says we don’t create our life’s meaning. Instead, we discover it. Logotherapy says each person has a unique meaning, which evolves throughout life. Keep reading to learn about Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy approach to finding meaning in life.
What is a vulnerability loop? What happens when two or more people share their vulnerabilities with one another? A vulnerability loop is the exchange of sensitive and personal information between two or more parties. When people are vulnerable with each other, they create a strong bond of trust that changes the entire dynamics of their interaction. Keep reading to learn about the psychology behind the vulnerability loop phenomenon.
How can we learn to see ourselves and others differently? What is the Buddhism idea of metta? Is it possible to feel lovingkindness towards those we despise? It can be difficult to see our own positive qualities, but by reminding ourselves of things that we admire about ourselves, we can reawaken love and compassion. We should also try to feel compassionate towards others rather than putting labels on them. Seeing the essential goodness in people naturally awakens what Buddhists call metta, translated as “lovingkindness.” Keep reading to learn more about compassion and metta towards ourselves and others.
What is the Sacred Pause? What does pausing have to do with Radical Acceptance and Buddhism? In order to be fully present, we have to pause. The old folk story about the man who kept running from his shadow is the perfect example of this. He could never put even the smallest distance between himself and his shadow but if he’d just paused to sit in the shade, it would’ve disappeared. Keep reading to learn more about Radical Acceptance and the Sacred Pause.
What is the Law of Focus? How can associating your brand with a word increase your sales? Law #5 of The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing is the Law of Focus. It says that a successful marketing strategy can create a universal association between your word and your product. This also relates to the Law of Exclusivity which says that you can’t use another brand’s word. Continue on for more information about the 5th and 6th laws of marketing.
What is Radical Acceptance? How does Mohini the tiger’s story perfectly illustrate the concept? What are the two key aspects of Radical Acceptance? Radical Acceptance is comprised of mindfulness and compassion. Mindfulness is the practice of understanding what is happening to us physically, mentally, and emotionally, without being ruled by it and compassion is responding with care and tenderness. Both aspects are needed for Radical Acceptance. Continue reading to learn about Radical Acceptance and how you can free yourself.
What does Stoicism teach about acceptance? Isn’t acceptance the direct opposite of the Stoic approach to life? In Stoicism, acceptance isn’t about surrendering to life’s misfortunes. Rather, it’s about finding the strength to resist arguing about how things should be and to instead accept them as they are. Once you do so, you can very likely use the problem or challenge to your benefit. Read about Stoicism’s take on acceptance.
What is deep work and how does it differ from shallow work? Why is deep work so rare and valuable these days? Why does deep work help with learning and productivity? Deep work is focused and undistracted work that pushes your cognitive abilities to their limit. In contrast, shallow work describes tasks that aren’t demanding such as answering emails. Continue on to learn more about deep work and why it’s so important.