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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.
Do you keep falling off track with your goals? How do you keep pushing when the going gets tough? The key to achieving any goal in life is to intentionally choose behaviors that contribute to your desired outcome. This means doing things that feel hard and uncomfortable in the short term but that pay off in the long term. With this in mind, here are a few tips for achieving goals.
How do Amazon employees pitch product ideas? Should you use slides when you present? How can you respect your audience’s precious time? In The Bezos Blueprint, business communication expert Carmine Gallo explains how to improve your communication by internalizing the principles that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos uses in his writing and speaking. We’ve organized these principles into four practical tips for effective communication. Keep reading if you’re ready to become a better communicator in both writing and speech.
What exactly is “unblending” in the IFS? What is the purpose of the unblending technique? Unblending is a key concept in Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. The purpose of unblending is to unblend (that is, unfuse) your core Self from the parts that have taken over and reclaim control. Keep reading to learn about IFS unblending and how to practice it.
What exactly is self-leadership in Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems model? How does one cultivate the virtue of self-leadership? The ultimate goal of IFS is to embody what Richard Schwartz calls “self-leadership.” Self-leadership is the state of mind characterized by calmness, curiosity, and a sense of control during challenging situations. Keep reading to learn about IFS self-leadership and its implications.
Do you want to know how to stop sabotaging yourself? What skills do you need to overcome self-sabotage? Everyone has the potential to become the person they want to be. What’s blocking you is the self-sabotaging narratives you tell yourself about what you can and cannot do. With this in mind, here’s how to stop sabotaging yourself by reframing self-limiting narratives.