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Are you hard on yourself? How do you build self-worth? Low self-esteem can be detrimental to your life, especially if you make yourself believe you can’t do anything extraordinary. Kristin Neff’s book Self-Compassion assures that you can raise your self-worth with just one simple solution. Keep reading to learn how to build self-worth by being compassionate with yourself.
Why is a schedule for school important? How do you make a study schedule? Study schedules have proven to be beneficial for students struggling with time management. Jade Bowler’s scheduling method in The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need will help you identify your priorities and complete important tasks. Read on to learn how to make a study schedule that fits your needs.
Want to know how to live by your values? Why is it so important? What are some strategies that can help you? Luke Burgis’s book Wanting explains how “mimetic desire”—imitating what other people want or have—impacts our ability to live according to our values. He argues that increasing your awareness of mimetic desire will empower you to pursue life’s most meaningful desires and live by your values. Read on to learn more about how to live by your values, according to Burgis’s theory.
Are there different kinds of empathy? What does empathy have to do with attention? How can you become more empathetic? According to Daniel Goleman, empathy requires attention. In Focus, he explains how empathy is a form of focusing on—turning your attention toward—others. He also describes three different kinds of empathy we can practice. Keep reading to learn about Goleman’s concept of empathy.
What causes career fears? What’s the best way to overcome the fear of failure or shame at work? According to Seth Godin, becoming a “linchpin”—an indispensable employee—leads to a fulfilling and successful career. However, Godin claims that very few people pursue the path of a linchpin due to career fears, worrying they may fail or become overwhelmed in a leadership position. Read on to learn how to face your career fears and overcome them, according to Godin’s advice.
Do you suffer from depression and anxiety? How does self-compassion help with depression? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says research shows that people who are self-compassionate are less anxious and depressed than people who self-criticize. This is because they’re able to acknowledge and respond to their negative thoughts and emotions rather than ruminate on them. Check out the process of self-compassion, depression’s effective cure.
What are the keys to success in life? Is it possible to become successful overnight? To thrive in any aspect of your life, you must develop two virtues: patience and perseverance. Without these qualities, you’ll never achieve ambitious goals or reach your full potential. However, modern society is so enamored with fast results that people buy into the idea of overnight success, which is nothing but an illusion. Here’s why patience and perseverance are the keys to success.
What is the perfect studying mindset? How can a growth mindset improve your education? In The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need, Jade Bowler explains to perform well in school, your first step is to prioritize having a healthy mindset. She discusses how to manage your mindset so a fear of failure, lack of motivation, and procrastination don’t sabotage your success. Let’s look at how to achieve this studying mindset with Bowler’s tips.
How can you keep working towards your goals when the going gets tough? How do you keep persevering and resist the temptation to give up? The road to your goals can be long and arduous. When you’re working towards an ambitious goal, it’s all too easy to become so consumed by the daily grind that you lose the motivation to keep going. To keep the course and avoid falling off track, you need to develop two virtues: perseverance and determination. Below are six strategies to help you persevere so you can step up, face the obstacles, and keep going.
Why is self-compassion hard? Why are we so hard on ourselves? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says that, despite the importance and benefits of self-compassion, many people spend their lives criticizing and judging themselves. This happens because we’re conditioned to compare ourselves to others and because children of critical parents often become self-critical adults. Read more on why self-compassion is difficult to practice for some people.