Self-Improvement Archives

Codependent No More: Review, Background, & Context

Is Melody Beattie’s book Codependent No More worth reading? How was the book received by readers and critics? In Codependent No More, Melody Beattie explores codependency and how it affects people’s lives. A self-help classic and the book that inspired codependency 12 Step Programs around the country, Codependent No More provides explanations, advice, and compassion for people struggling with codependency. Here is our Codependent No More review.

The 3 Codependency Traits to Look Out For

How can you tell if a person has codependent tendencies? What side-effects can codependency lead to? In her book Codependent No More, Melody Beattie outlines the most common codependency traits. It’s important to look out for these symptoms in yourself or in others because, the longer these traits go unaddressed, the worse the problem becomes. Here are the characteristics of codependency.

Why Do People Make Bad Decisions? The 5 Reasons

What cognitive biases stand in the way of making good decisions? Why don’t people learn from their mistakes to make better choices in the future? Barry Schwartz, the author of The Paradox of Choice, explores why people make bad decisions. Schwartz says there are five main reasons people act against their best interest: unreliable memories, the availability heuristic, anchoring and framing, prospect theory, and the endowment effect and sunk costs. Keep reading to learn why people make bad decisions.

How to Practice Detachment and Self-Care

What to know how to practice detachment? What tips does Melody Beattie suggest for practicing self-care? How should you handle setbacks? If you are a codependent person, then practicing detachment and self-care are important steps in your recovery process. It’s important to detach yourself from a situation and reflect on how you feel in order to treat yourself with kindness and honesty. Continue reading to learn how to step away from codependent behavior.

Career Reflection: The 3 Stages of Self-Examination

Why is self-reflection important in career development? What aspects should you reflect on with regards to your career? According to Peter Drucker, the author of Managing Oneself, career reflection is part of the process of taking responsibility for yourself and will help you to advance in your career. Drucker says that, once you have greater self-knowledge, you can and must actively seek out situations where you’ll thrive. Learn about the three stages of professional self-reflection that Drucker recommends to manage yourself so that you learn who you are—and what your personal recipe for career success is.

Overwhelmed by Choices? Here’s How to Decide

Are you ever overwhelmed by choices and don’t know what decision to make? What tips can help you come to a decision that you’ll be satisfied with? You’ve probably experienced this before: you’re starving, but you keep scrolling through delivery apps and can’t decide what to eat. Finally, you get so frustrated that you just give up and heat up some leftovers, or you just pick something at random. We’ve all been there—it’s called decision paralysis. Here are 11 tips for how to make a decision when you’re overwhelmed by choices.

The 3 Biggest Consequences of Low Self-Esteem

What are some of the consequences of low self-esteem? How can having low self-esteem make codependency traits worse? In her classic book Codependent No More, Melody Beattie goes over the three repercussions of having low self-esteem: attachment issues, bad communication, and caretaking. Thankfully, there are ways to recognize and repair these issues, if you’re willing to put in the work. Continue below to learn why low self-esteem is so dangerous.

How to Improve Your Memory for Studying

How well do you remember what you learn? What are some techniques that can help? Barbara Oakley, in her book A Mind for Numbers, discusses how to improve your memory for studying. She shares ways to make information more memorable and techniques for effective recall. These strategies, combined with insights from Moonwalking with Einstein author Joshua Foer, can help you remember what you learn. Keep reading for ideas on how to improve your memory for studying.

5 Tips for How to Be More Mindful in Your Daily Life

Want to know how to be more mindful in your everyday life? How can being more mindful help you to regain control of your life? Mindfulness is important because when you are mindful and present in your daily life, you gain more control and consequently, feel happier and more fulfilled. However, remaining mindful in a world full of distractions can prove to be difficult. Thankfully, the list below provides tips on how to remain mindful from Robin Sharma’s book Who Will Cry When You Die?. Continue reading below for tips on mindfulness.

Effective Learning Habits: The 4 Strategies You Need

How are your learning habits? Is procrastination one of them? You can make the most of your study time when you take control of your habits. A Mind for Numbers includes four strategies for changing your learning habits—and three ways to overcome the habit of procrastination. Keep reading to discover how to establish effective learning habits.