Self-Improvement Archives

The Simulation Heuristic: Undoing the Pain From the Past

Do you dwell on “what might have been”? Is it possible to undo the past by rewriting painful memories? Psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky sought to understand how people deal with the past. At the root of this exploration were Kahneman’s thoughts about how people avoid feelings of regret and the mental permutations they go through in order to cope with regret in the present. Continue reading to learn about Kahneman and Tversky’s simulation heuristic.

How to Live a Disciplined Life: Start With Your Daily Routine

Don't Wait to be Happy — Use Love to Get Happiness

How can you live a disciplined life? What areas of your life need the most discipline? Discipline is a principle that should affect all spheres of life. However, Jocko Willink in Discipline Equals Freedom highlights a few key areas of daily life where you should apply discipline for greater health and self-improvement. Let’s look at how you can successfully live a disciplined life every day.

Best Self-Help Resources: Books, Blogs & Podcasts

Do you want to level up in life? What are some of the best self-help resources that can inspire you to do better? It’s never too late to embark on the quest for self-transformation. Whether you want to get rid of bad habits, shed past burdens, or tune-up your lifestyle, there’s no shortage of self-help resources that can help you affect the desired change. In this article, we’ve rounded up a list of the best self-help resources, including books, blogs, and podcasts to help guide you through your unique journey of self-improvement.

12 Rules for Life: Discussion Questions for Book Club

Are you looking for book club or discussion questions about Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life? How can you apply the book’s lessons to your own life? In 12 Rules for Life, Peterson argues that there is a right and wrong way to conduct your life. In contrast, he rejects the ambiguity of moral relativism, the idea that good and evil are subjective opinions and that every belief has its own truth. Here are some 12 Rules for Life discussion questions to ponder after reading the book.

Find Your Place in the World—With Help From Biology & Physics

Where are you headed in life, and how fast are you going? What’s your niche? Should you be a generalist or a specialist? If these questions resonate with you, you’re probably figuring out how you fit in the larger scheme of things. You have a unique combination of personality, strengths, and interests, which means that you have a unique place to thrive. Now you just need to get there. Continue reading for tips on how to find your place in the world.

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Your Most Important Asset

What’s emotional intelligence? How important is emotional intelligence in leadership? How can you create an emotionally-intelligent team and organization? Business leaders are usually the biggest believers in cutting emotions out of business. But, it’s not only possible to lead with both your head and your heart, it’s vital. Fortunately, there are practical ways to increase your emotional intelligence and create an emotionally-intelligent team. Keep reading for a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence in leadership.

How to Feel More Satisfied With Life: Tips From a Psychiatrist

Want to know how to feel more satisfied with life? Why do people turn to overindulgence when they’re bored or unhappy? What advice do psychologists offer? Anna Lembke wrote her self-help book, Dopamine Nation, to introduce readers to the concept and consequences of overindulgence and abundance in society. According to her, you can live a more satisfying life by breaking overindulgent habits and forming truly satisfying habits instead. Keep reading to learn how to feel more satisfied with life, based on Lembke’s advice.

How to Make a Point: 4 Principles to Compel Audiences

Do you know how to make a point? How can you compel your audience with your point? No matter who you are or what platform you’re using, compelling change begins with making a point. Joel Schwartzberg’s book Get to the Point! gives advice for identifying what you want to say, and then discussing what to do with it. Read below to learn how to make a point with Schwartzberg’s advice.

How Physics Teaches Us the Importance of Understanding Others

Why is eyewitness testimony so unreliable? Is it possible to use leverage to get what you want—without taking unfair advantage of others? In The Great Mental Models Volume 2, Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish draw on models from science to help you figure out yourself and the world around you. They show how the theory of relativity can help you understand somebody you disagree with, and they explain how you can use leverage to get what you want in life. Keep reading to learn the importance of understanding others in a way that benefits everyone.

How to Make a Pitch Worth Remembering

Do your pitches need some work? Do you know how to make a pitch that people will remember? Whether you work in sales or you’re giving a presentation at work or in school, it’s important to know how to give a convincing pitch. Joel Schwartzberg’s book Get to the Point! can help you write up and present great pitches. Here are a few tips on how to make a pitch that won’t waste anyone’s time.