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Why should you learn to accept endings? What are ways to welcome new beginnings in life? According to Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud, endings are an inevitable and often beneficial part of life. For new, healthy patterns to begin, old patterns must end. Let’s take a look at the mindset you need to be in to accept that these new beginnings aren’t a bad thing.
How do you handle difficult situations? What types of situations are worth letting go of? When assessing difficult situations in your life, Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud says to look out for three types of negative situations. These include situations that are good but not great, mediocre situations that are unlikely to improve, and lost causes. Below we’ve broken down the types of situations you should get out of.
What is immediate gratification? Why do we prefer short-term rewards over long-term gain? Immediate gratification, also known as instant gratification, is one of the main reasons why people procrastinate. Procrastinators often seek out short-term rewards made by impulsive decisions, rather than fulfill long-term goals. Continue reading to learn how immediate gratification plays a role in procrastination.
Do you talk to your coworkers much? How can you improve work relationships and enjoy your job more? Making friendships on the job may not seem like the biggest priority at work, but it doesn’t mean you have to distance yourself from your coworkers. In fact, The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz advises you to cultivate healthy relationships while working. Learn how to improve work relationships and, in turn, your life in general.
How can you prevent procrastination? How can building your confidence help you meet deadlines? The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel discusses how to avoid procrastination by exploring three areas. These areas include anti-procrastination techniques that will give you the motivation you need to get work done. Continue reading to learn how to prevent procrastination with Steel’s strategies.
What are the most important relationships to cherish in life? How can you improve these specific relationships? In The Good Life, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz discuss their strategies for improving specific types of relationships. We’ll discuss the unique characteristics and challenges of your relationships with your partner, your family, your colleagues, and your friends—and how to improve each type. Continue reading for tips on how to boost the relationships you want to thrive.
Do you struggle to feel motivated at work? What are ways to make boring tasks fun? The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel points out the obvious: people procrastinate because they’re bored. But procrastination could lead to repercussions, which is why you have to figure out how to turn dull work into fun work. Discover how to put value in the work you do, no matter how boring it is.
Is game development hard to work in? What are the unique challenges of being a video game developer? Video games have evolved tremendously throughout the years, and it’s all thanks to the hard work of everyone on development teams. It’s not an easy job making video games, and Jason Schreier’s book Blood, Sweat, and Pixels explains why. Here are the complications developers often come across when working on the interactivity of games.
What is crunch culture in video games? Why do game development studios push their employees beyond their limits? According to Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier, many game development studios prioritize mandatory overtime over their employees’ mental health and personal lives. This is to meet deadlines and avoid delays that mean pushing the release of video games back for months or even years. Continue reading to learn why crunch culture has become so normalized in the gaming industry.
What do you do when you find it hard to focus? How successful are you at changing your attitude when you should? Sometimes, you feel too tired or scattered to focus and do what you need to do or even want to do. This happens to everyone. Tim Ferriss, in his book Tribe of Mentors, shares how several successful people put themselves back into a positive, productive frame of mind when they get off track. Read on for advice on how to recenter yourself and return to the task at hand.