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Are digital games good or bad for you? What’s an effective way to monitor your own thoughts? Focus can be trained. In his book Focus, Daniel Goleman discusses two practical (even enjoyable) ways to strengthen your various attention skills. In particular, he shows how digital games and meditation can lead to sharper focus. Continue reading for some practical advice on how to train your focus.
What is meant by “soul work”? What are some things you can do to improve your soul’s health? According to Ryan Holiday, doing soul work is the key to happiness and contentment. To begin to heal your soul, you must confront and heal your spiritual wounds, cultivate virtue, and connect to something beyond yourself. Here’s how to do soul work, according to Ryan Holiday.
What are the benefits of caring about all living beings? How does mutual care impact the Earth and the economy? In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer claims that mutual care is important for all living beings’ wellness. She describes the ways that mutual care supports the long-term vitality of life on Earth, feelings of abundance and wealth, and a sustainable economy. Let’s dive deeper into the benefits of caring.
How do we initially realize our purpose and values? What is “meta-awareness”? Why is self-awareness easier for some? According to Daniel Goleman, self-awareness is an essential life skill. Developing an awareness of your physical and emotional sensations and accurately interpreting them is key to forming a strong sense of “self” and living a meaningful, healthy life. Continue reading to learn how self-awareness enhances your life.
How do you heal a troubled soul? What are the signs that your soul is hurting? To grow spiritually, you should first address the negativity you hold in your soul. According to Ryan Holiday, the author of Stillness Is the Key, to heal your soul, you must work on resolving your childhood trauma and releasing toxic emotions such as anger, desire, and dissatisfaction. Here’s how to reclaim your soul from toxicity and agitation.
What does it mean to have a strong mind? How do you cultivate mental strength? A strong mind is a calm and clear mind. According to Ryan Holiday, the author of Stillness Is the Key, the key to developing mental strength lies in cultivating wisdom and humble confidence. With this in mind, here are some tips on how to cultivate mental strength so you can be free from worries and immune to ignorance.
What exactly is “unburdening” in the IFS? What is the purpose of the unburdening process? In the Internal Family Systems (IFS), unburdening follows unblending: When we’re no longer blended with our parts, we can start the process of helping our parts unburden, or let go of the emotional weight that keeps them trapped in their roles. Unburdening is key to healing the Internal Family Systems. Keep reading to learn about IFS unburdening.
What’s the fastest way to become a better writer? How might you leverage your natural strengths to improve your presentations? Jeff Bezos, now an excellent communicator, improved his skills over time. In The Bezos Blueprint, Carmine Gallo draws inspiration from Bezos and argues that anyone can improve their communication skills. He offers two recommendations: read widely and practice your presentations. Keep reading to learn how to become a better communicator through these strategies.
What exactly is personality? Is one’s personality fixed for life? Most people think of their personality—the totality of their abilities, preferences, and temperaments—as something innate and unchanging. However, science shows that you can, in fact, change your personality. Moreover, the idea of a fixed personality is unhelpful because it limits what you can achieve. Here’s why the idea of a fixed personality is problematic.
Do you feel like you don’t have enough free time off work and other daily responsibilities? How can you carve more free time out of your day to spend on yourself? Many people complain they don’t have enough free time to rest and enjoy themselves. However, most of us have plenty of free time, but we spend it on mindless, low-value activities that drain instead of energizing us. With this in mind, here’s how to make the most of your free time.