Hannah Aster

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Hannah is a seasoned writer and editor who started her journey with Shortform nearly five years ago. She grew up reading mostly fiction books but transitioned to non-fiction writing when she started her travel website in 2018. When she's not writing or traveling, you can find Hannah working on home reno projects, crafting, or taking care of plants.

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Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and minors in professional and creative writing

BJ Fogg’s Motivation Graph: Visualizing Habits

If you have the motivation to change a habit, then why is still so difficult? How can the motivation graph from Tiny Habits help you move past the action line and form a habit? The motivation graph in this article is a visual representation of why it sometimes seems impossible to break a bad habit or form a better, positive one. When a task is difficult, there are a few methods to move beyond the action line and get it done. Continue below for an explanation of the motivation graph.

The Tao: You Can’t Comprehend It (Don’t Even Try)

What is the Tao? Why does it go against Taoism to try to understand it? How can you engage with the Tao? In the hierarchy, the Tao falls above all else, even the Universe. It is the supreme entity and the source of all life. Although you shouldn’t try to understand how the Tao works, it is possible to engage with it and become enlightened. Keep reading to learn more about the nature of the Tao.

Do You Know the Tiny Habits That Change Everything?

How can making tiny, daily changes improve your entire life? How can you become a Habiteer? The book Tiny Habits is about how it doesn’t take huge amounts of motivation or effort to make big changes in your life. All it takes is the willingness to incorporate habits that take less than 30 seconds every day. It’s the tiny habits that change everything, not the large, unsustainable ones. Continue on to learn how you can make tiny changes for huge results.

The Top 4 Habits of Talent Multipliers

5 Steps to Practicing Empathy in the Workplace

Are you a Multiplier and looking to develop the talents of your team? Do you want to know the four best tips for multiplying talent? In the book Multipliers, Wiseman explains that Multipliers are leaders who create talent development opportunities to level up their team. There are four practices that talent Multipliers use: acknowledge different kinds of intelligence, connect people to their native genius, help them use their genius, and remove any roadblocks in their way. Continue reading to learn more about talent Multipliers and their techniques.

How to Make a Habit Stick: Rehearse and Revise

Want to know how to make a habit stick after you’ve developed it? Why is daily rehearsal so important? What are the five main skills needed to build on your habits? In order to make a habit stick, rehearsal in our daily lives is crucial. Rehearsing habits helps you acquire the habit quickly and helps you remember to perform the habit. Keep reading to learn more about how rehearsing and building upon Tiny Habits.

Taoist Sayings From the Tao Te Ching

Looking for Taoist sayings from the Tao Te Ching? Do you want to better understand Lau Tzu’s philosophies? The Tao Te Ching is the primary Taoist text written by Lau Tzu, the founder of Taoism. This article contains five inspirational sayings from the Tao Te Ching with interpretations and explanations of their meanings. Keep reading for Taoist sayings and explanations.

Behavior Design Is the Key to Kicking Bad Habits

What is the Behavior Design approach? Why do we often fail when we try to make behavioral changes? Behavior Design is the process of changing behavior patterns based on a scientifically designed approach. And if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t mean you failed, it means the approach needs to be redesigned. Keep reading to learn more about the Behavior Design approach.

Multipliers: Book Questions and Answers

Do you have questions about the Multipliers book? Do you have doubts about the Multiplier leadership style? Multipliers is a book on how leaders use the intelligence of their teams. After years of studies, the authors found that there are two main leadership styles: Multipliers and Diminishers. However, it’s only natural to be skeptical, so the authors of Multipliers answered some frequently asked questions. Continue below for the Multipliers book FAQ.

Celebrating Successes: Why It’s So Important

How do you make a new Tiny Habit stick? What kind of Tiny Habit celebrations are the most successful? What are the different types of celebrations? A core part of developing a new Tiny Habit is celebration. Celebrating successes causes the release of dopamine that makes you experience pleasure and helps lock in the habit. Continue on to learn more about how celebrating successes helps you develop new habits.

Post-Traumatic Growth Syndrome: Benefits of Trauma

What is post-traumatic growth syndrome? Why is trauma crucial for finding one’s strength? While a life free of adversity sounds endearing, humans actually need struggle and loss in their lives in order to grow. This phenomenon is called post-traumatic growth syndrome. Survivors of trauma have a stronger network and tend to be more resilient. Keep reading for more on post-traumatic growth syndrome.