Self-Improvement Archives

How to Feel Positive Emotions: 3 Sources of Energy

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Do you know how to feel positive emotions? How does connecting with other people make you feel good? Ali Abdaal says there are three sources of positive emotions that he calls energizers. While there are any number of things that can help you feel good—and therefore make you more productive—they all tie back to one or more of these fundamental sources. Let’s discuss each of Abdaal’s three sources of well-being: having fun, empowering yourself, and connecting with other people.

How to Be Good at Sex: Forget What You Learned From Porn

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What are some ideas for how to be good at sex? What does it take to please your partner, especially as a man dating a woman? To be good at sex, you need to leave the unrealistic ideals in porn behind and focus on the real needs of your partner. Part of this means placing a high priority on foreplay. To learn how to improve your sexual experiences, read on.

How to Focus on Your Goals and Avoid Distractions

Do you get distracted easily? Do you want to move closer to achieving your goals? Distractions are one of the top reasons why you’re never accomplishing your goals. Luckily, Benjamin Hardy has great advice for staying on top of your objectives. Check out his advice on how to focus on your goals and avoid distractions.

How to Stop Doing Too Much: 2 Tips to Limit Your Workload

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Are you trying to do too much at work? Have you spread yourself too thin? Just like exercising too much can cause you to strain a muscle, doing too much can cause you to “strain” your well-being. You can avoid or recover from this type of burnout by taking a healthier approach to your day-to-day work. Below are two tips on how to stop doing too much.

How to Go Down on a Woman to Achieve an Orgasm

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Do you know how to go down on a woman? What do women like? To go down on a woman, you need to start slowly to build anticipation and then keep a consistent rhythm with your tongue. You can also use your hand to add extra stimulation. Learn best practices for oral sex with this guide.

How to Make Time Go Slower: 3 Time Hacking Tips

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Can you actually make time go slower? Is time hacking merely theoretical? Unlike wormholes and time travel, slipstream time hacking isn’t just a theory. Benjamin Hardy recommends practical steps for slowing time down that you can actually take. Below you’ll learn how to make time go slower so you can progress toward your most important goals.

Anxiety and Procrastination: How to Break the Connection

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Do you experience both anxiety and procrastination? Did you know they might be closely related to each other? Ali Abdaal says that people tend to put off doing things—even things they want to do—when they’re worried about what the outcome might be. For example, people are often hesitant about starting a new hobby because they’re worried about looking foolish in front of more experienced hobbyists. Check out how anxiety can turn into procrastination.

Slipstream Time Hacking by Benjamin Hardy: Book Overview

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What’s Slipstream Time Hacking about? How much work could you get done if you had all the time in the world? Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy writes in Slipstream Time Hacking that you can get the most out of any moment so you can experience more of life. You just need to move more quickly to make time run slower. Read below for an overview of Slipstream Time Hacking.

How to Empower Yourself: 3 Strategies to Take Back Control

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Do you have control of your life? Do you know how to empower yourself? One of Ali Abdaal’s sources of emotional well-being is empowerment. This means having a sense of control over your actions, work, and life. Below we’ll look at Abdaal’s three suggestions about how to empower yourself.

How to Have Fun in Life: 3 Ways to Lighten Up & Increase Joy

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Do you want to have more fun in life? What kind of games are right for you? Ali Abdaal says people are hardwired to have fun, and fun is a key part of emotional well-being. You most likely know this from experience as a child who spent countless hours running around and making up games. Continue reading to learn how to have fun in life and release your inner child again.