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Is your family overstepping your boundaries? How can you effectively establish and appropriately communicate your boundaries to family members? It’s normal to experience difficulty setting boundaries with family. Because they have probably known you for quite a while, they’ve likely become attached to routine ways of interacting with you. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab gives a few tips on how to set healthy boundaries with family members.
What’s a definition of justice everyone can agree on? How should wealth and power be distributed in society? What obligations do citizens have to each other? These are some of the questions John Rawls confronts in his 1971 work, A Theory of Justice. The conclusion is Rawls’s theory of “justice as fairness,” which merges liberalism’s emphasis on equal rights and individualism with economic equality and safety nets for the most vulnerable members of society. Below is a brief overview of John Rawls’s book A Theory of Justice.
How does one navigate the world as a highly sensitive person? What are some tips a highly sensitive person can take on board? The world wasn’t built with HSPs in mind. Our modern environment is highly stimulating, and HSPs often struggle to meet society’s expectations for socializing, working, and recreation, all of which can lead to overstimulation. Elaine Aron, a psychologist, and an HSP herself, provides advice on how to meet these expectations while still protecting your sensitive self.
Are you intentional about the way you use your time? Why does Daniel Pink say timing is so important? Time is the unspoken (and often underestimated) force that runs our lives. We set alarms, schedule flights, celebrate annual holidays, and mark our aging year to year. Many of these conventions of time have been invented by humans as a way to organize our lives. Keep reading to learn about the importance of timing, according to Daniel Pink.
What is the purpose of the original position? What conclusions are most likely to result from the debate under the original position? The original position is a hypothetical situation where a group of equals must arrive at a rational definition of justice. According to John Rawls, the original position ensures that the decision-makers won’t tend toward utilitarian theories of justice and will arrive at many of the same conclusions. Keep reading to learn how the original position is negotiated and what the likely conclusions are.
How should you respond when someone crosses your boundaries? What should you do if, despite your warnings, the person keeps violating the boundaries you’ve set? According to therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, you should address a boundary violation immediately after it occurs. That way, you’ll minimize the chances of it happening again. But if the person keeps violating your boundary, it’s a sign they don’t take it seriously, so you should limit your interactions with them. Keep reading for tips on how to deal with boundary violations.
Does therapy help with high sensitivity? What type of therapy is best for a highly sensitive person? Although high sensitivity is not a mental illness, HSPs can benefit from psychotherapy. Engaging in psychotherapy can help HSPs manage heightened emotions and make sense of their experiences in the context of high sensitivity. Here’s a look at HSP therapy options.
What are John Rawls’s two principles of justice? How might each principle influence the rules and distribution systems of society? Rawls’s principles of justice result from the original position. The principle of distributive justice states that everyone should have equal rights, liberties, and duties. The difference principle states that some inequality can be permitted in circumstances where it makes the least advantaged better off. Keep reading to learn about Rawls’s principles of justice as fairness.
What is a chronotype? What are the key factors that determine your chronotype? Your chronotype is the expression of your circadian rhythm. In his book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink outlines three common chronotypes: larks, owls, and third birds. Learn about the characteristics of the three chronotypes and how to use your chronotype to your advantage.
What exactly is willpower, and how does it work? How does your capacity for willpower influence your life outcomes? Willpower is critical to success. But you likely will struggle if you don’t understand how it works and how to manage it. Once you know how to increase willpower and use it effectively, you set yourself up for success. Learn about the importance of willpower, how it works, and how to recharge it when your reserves run low.