Self-Improvement Archives

How to Make a Career Change: 3 Steps to Reinvent Yourself

Are you unhappy at work? Interested in another field? Worried that your job is in danger of becoming obsolete? Barbara Oakley says it’s never too late to make a career change. In her book Mindshift, she asserts that you can have a mindshift regardless of your age or occupation. That means expanding your skill set—and, consequently, your opportunities—through transformative learning. Keep reading to learn how to make a career change with three steps from Oakley.

How to Self-Reflect and Cope With Secondary Trauma

What’s the importance of self-reflection? How does reflecting on yourself help workers in trauma care? People who help others cope with their trauma should be praised for the work they do. But these heroes sometimes forget that they need to take care of themselves, as well. If you’re one of these people, keep reading to learn how to self-reflect and improve your health.

How to Remember What You Learn: Tips for Storage & Recall

Do you have trouble recalling what you’ve learned? Do you rely on last-minute cramming and hope for the best? Often, the first step in any learning process is to absorb and memorize new information, whether it’s a list of historical facts, scientific concepts, or steps to perform a task. The trick is to do it in a way that lets you retain what you’ve learned and access it when needed in the future. Read on for advice on how to remember what you learn and stop squandering your study and practice time.

How to Rebel: Pushing Boundaries in the Name of Fun

Are you a rule keeper or a rule breaker? What would happen if you pushed back against your own habits and others’ expectations? In The Power of 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. One of these ways is to push the boundaries of what’s perceived as normal for you and even society. Keep reading to learn how to rebel and have more fun.

The 5 Sage Powers: How to Combat Your Saboteurs

What are the five Sage powers? How can they help you to combat your Saboteurs? According to Positive Intelligence, the Sage powers are a set of abilities that can help combat self-sabotage and the influence of Saboteurs. These powers serve as antidotes to the negative influence of the Judge and other Saboteurs that create damaging, irrational thoughts. Read on to learn about the five Sage powers and how to use them, according to Positive Intelligence.

How to Learn Concepts: The Value of Conceptual Knowledge

How well can you explain what you know to others? How might you go past a surface-level knowledge of something and reach a deep understanding? True learning entails comprehension. You can memorize a set of facts and never understand them. Not only is conceptual knowledge valuable in itself, but you also can use it as a springboard to elevate you to an even higher level of learning. Continue reading for tips on how to learn concepts—and to understand the value of doing so.

Jordan Peterson: Resentment, Deceit, & Arrogance Are Avoidable

Do you grow more bitter the older you get? Do you justify bad behavior because life’s been hard on you? According to Jordan Peterson, resentment, deceit, and arrogance can easily develop when you travel through life and face its hardships. However, he urges you to resist them and maintain your character as you deal with life’s challenges. Read more to learn how to rise above suffering instead of letting it get the best of you.

The Benefits of Boredom: 3 Advantages of Idle Moments

How often does your brain get to rest? Do you have near-constant stimuli from technology and other inputs? Modern society seems to shun boredom. You probably sense a need to stay occupied, busy, and productive. The problem is that this doesn’t give your brain a break. Michael Easter contends that this is one of the problems of the modern world that you should fight back against. Keep reading to learn several benefits of boredom.

Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence: Book Overview

Do you tend to self-sabotage? Is it possible to overcome destructive thinking patterns? Shirzad Chamine’s book, Positive Intelligence, reveals that your stress and unhappiness stem from destructive patterns of thinking known as Saboteurs. In his book, Chamine offers guidance on engaging with your higher self, the Sage, to overcome these adversaries and enhance various aspects of your life. Read on for a brief overview of Shirzad Chamine’s book Positive Intelligence.

The 2 Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness That You Can Reap

Would you like to be more aware of your surroundings? What are the benefits of practicing mindfulness? Mindfulness is an advanced type of concentration. Once you achieve mindfulness, your concentration and background awareness will be at their strongest. Keep reading to learn how practicing mindfulness can benefit you, according to The Mind Illuminated.