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The Advantages of MOOCs & How to Get the Most Out of Them

Would you like to go back to school? Are you worried that you don’t have the time or money to do it? If you want to learn something new but aren’t in a position to bankroll a degree, MOOCs might be the answer for you. They’re growing in popularity for a reason. Barbara Oakley discusses the pros and cons of MOOCs in her book Mindshift. Continue reading to learn the advantages of MOOCs, their disadvantages, and advice on how to make the most of them.

Be Grateful in Spite of Your Suffering (Beyond Order Rule 12)

Do you complain more than you express gratitude? Have you lost hope? Life is hard. Sometimes, it’s excruciating. Jordan Peterson wants to help you rise above suffering and find strength and thankfulness in the face of life’s inevitable hardships. With Beyond Order Rule 12, he urges you to be grateful in spite of your suffering. Keep reading to learn how to practice this difficult but transforming attitude.

How to Make Sound Judgments: 5 Skills to Help You Avoid Regret

Want to learn how to make sound judgments? What are the best skills to learn? In a world filled with countless choices and constant distractions, the ability to make sound judgments is important if you want to find fulfillment. Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence offers techniques to overcome the sabotaging forces of your mind and start making more beneficial decisions. Read on to learn how to make sound judgments with Chamine’s five skills.

The Power of a Learner’s Mindset & How to Adopt One

How much does your mindset affect your ability to learn? Do you know the good news about neuroplasticity? If you want to learn anything well, you must adopt a learner’s mindset, which is basically a growth mindset toward learning. We’ll discuss the characteristics of a learner’s mindset, the scientific basis behind it, and the practical steps and benefits of adopting one yourself. Read more to understand a learner’s mindset and the difference it makes.

4 Challenges of Adult Education & How to Overcome Them

What’s standing in the way of you going back to school? Would you like to learn something new but aren’t sure how to go about it? Many people sense the need for a career change, but they don’t know where to start when it comes to getting the education they need to make that happen. In Mindshift, Oakley writes that it’s possible to overcome perceived barriers and gain new skills so you can reinvent yourself. Read more to learn about several challenges of adult education and how to overcome them.

How to Heal From Your Past (Beyond Order Rule 9)

Do some memories haunt you? How are they holding you back? If old memories still upset you, write them down carefully and completely. That’s Beyond Order Rule 9 from Jordan Peterson. He explains how this is an effective way to begin to process the traumas you’ve experienced. Keep reading to learn how to heal from your past with Peterson’s method.

What Are Cognitive Distortions? How We Self-Sabotage

What are cognitive distortions? How do they negatively impact our lives? Cognitive distortions, also known as Saboteurs in Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence, are inaccurate or irrational thoughts that negatively impact our lives. They are survival mechanisms developed in response to stress. But, in adulthood, they hinder our happiness and success. Read on to learn how cognitive distortions develop and discover what the most common types are.

The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again—Book Overview

When was the last time you did something fun? What if fun didn’t have to take a backseat to your neverending list of adult responsibilities? For many of us, the older we get, the less we prioritize having fun. Catherine Price uses research and personal anecdotes to explain why fun is fundamental to living a happy and healthy life and how everyone can start having more fun. Continue reading for an overview of The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again.

Secondary Trauma Treatment: 5 Self-Care Strategies

Are you suffering from secondary trauma? How do you treat this form of emotional duress? Recognizing secondary trauma as a real infliction is an important first step in coping with it. If you want to continue being a trauma steward, but don’t want to experience the stress of it, you need to follow these five strategies. Here are successful strategies for secondary trauma treatment that you should try.

How to Be a Fun Person: It’s All About Attitude & Environment

Are people just naturally fun or not fun? Are fun people all extroverts? Is it possible to learn how to be a fun person? The Power of Fun is Catherine Price’s step-by-step guide to inviting more fun into your life. Not only can you have more fun, but you can also be more fun by adopting a certain mindset and creating particular environments. Keep reading to learn how to be a fun person and bring joy to the world around you.