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Is your company currently going through a transition? How do you navigate change in the workplace? Many people fear change because it can be difficult and painful, even if it’s necessary and inevitable. Therefore, you must readily embrace change, rather than fear it. Continue reading for the key to embracing change in the workplace.
How good are your financial decision-making skills? Do you have trouble settling on a purchase? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid recommends sharpening your decision-making skills to excel in the world of investing. With the right approach, you can navigate the market’s intricacies, ensuring you distinguish between monetary market blips and significant changes. Here’s how to improve your financial decision-making skills so you can be an investing expert.
Do you take careful consideration of other people’s emotions? Did you know that you are not responsible for other people’s feelings? When you’re overly concerned about how others feel, it’s easy to feel responsible for their emotions. However, their feelings aren’t your responsibility because you can’t control people’s emotional reactions. Find out how to let go of controlling how other people feel.
How do women deal with unrealistic expectations? How do these unrealistic expectations develop? In pursuit of perfection, women tend to develop unrealistically high expectations for themselves. According to How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, these impede their progress in numerous ways. Let’s look at how unrealistic expectations of women cause negative consequences.
How do you enter the Alpha state in your mind? When is the best time to enter the Alpha state? “Alpha” refers to a particular brainwave state. It’s one of several scientifically recognized states in which a person’s brainwaves can be measured within a certain range of frequencies. Here’s how to enter the Alpha state, according to The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva.
What’s shadow psychology? What are your “shadow” parts? According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, a step in unlearning your patterns of niceness is to embrace your full self by acknowledging your “shadow” parts. Referencing the work of psychologist Carl Jung, Gazipura explains that each of us has multiple parts, some we present to the world, and some we hide. Learn more about shadow psychology below.
What’s the nature of money? How does money reflect your priorities and understanding of abstract concepts? According to Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin, money is a reflection of you: Everything from your possessions to your time, creativity, and energy can be measured in monetary value. For instance, when you go to work, you’re selling your time and energy in exchange for money. Continue reading to learn more about the true value of money.
What’s the book Conscious Capitalism about? How can you make your business more ethical? Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia covers the philosophy of conscious capitalism and how to practice it. This is a version of capitalism that they say is good for everyone involved in the business, from customers to investors. Read below for a brief Conscious Capitalism book overview.
Why are some women ill-equipped for the future? How can they plan for the future? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain the women’s tendency to focus so much on the present that they neglect to plan for the future. Thankfully, they have a few solutions to help combat this tendency. Discover how to plan for the future, one step at a time.
What is conscious capitalism? Why is there a need for an improved version of capitalism? In Conscious Capitalism, John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia explain why they believe free-market capitalism benefits people, despite common critiques of the system. They further explain how conscious capitalism improves on traditional capitalism, addressing those critiques. Continue reading for a breakdown of conscious capitalism and how it benefits businesses.