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Are you worried that you’ll never get things done? How do you manage time effectively? Time management is one of the most effective tools to help you prevent stressing and overthinking. In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton identifies three ways you can make time for yourself and other priorities. Keep reading to learn how to manage time effectively with Trenton’s suggestions.
How well do you trust yourself? Do you want to be more confident in your decisions? A boost in self-esteem starts with the ability to trust yourself. When you’re surrounded by confident people with strong opinions, it can be easy to second-guess yourself. But with our strategies, you’ll begin to believe in your own instincts. Learn how to trust yourself and why self-trust is important.
Do you believe you’re incapable of growth? What’s the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset? As you’ve gotten older, you’ve probably discovered certain abilities that you excel at and ones you struggle with. But this doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with what you have. A growth mindset helps you improve by embracing challenges and learning new things. Let’s look at what a growth mindset is and four ways that developing a growth mindset can be a smooth process for you.
What can we learn from real-life struggle stories? How do people rise from unbearable conditions to live a successful, happy life? Life throws curveballs all the time, and sometimes you might feel like giving up. But it’s reassuring to know that other people have risen from their own unique challenges. Let’s look at six real-life struggle stories that detail extraordinary people at their most vulnerable, all the way to their moments of success.
Are you throwing your first party? How do you host a party? Hosting your first party can be intimidating. You want people to have a good time and mingle, but you may not know how to make that happen. With Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering, you’ll learn how to easily manage the gathering so that your guests will have fun. Here’s how to host a party when your guests start to arrive.
Why should you listen to your emotions more? How does reflecting on your thoughts help you cope with stress? Managing and understanding our emotions is one of the key things we learn as children—but even as adults we might need a refresher. We’re constantly experiencing stressful situations and sometimes we don’t know how to handle them. Find out how listening to your emotions can help you manage stress.
How can you be innovative at work? How do you manage crucial projects that require innovation and creativity? Vijay Kumar’s book 101 Design Methods suggests that to create a successful project that will make your business soar, you need to manage innovation effectively. To do this, you need to follow a few principles to make your company as cohesive and communicative as possible. Keep reading to learn how to be innovative at work, one step at a time.
How do you reduce overthinking? What are the best stress management strategies? In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton outlines one approach to managing overthinking: coping more effectively with stress in your daily life. He breaks this approach down into three parts, advising you on how to deal with a stressful situation in the before, during, and after stages. Continue reading to learn how to reduce overthinking to live a better life.
Do you feel like a terrible person because of a mistake you made? How can you deal with shame in a healthy way? A common reaction people have when they’ve done something wrong is to feel shame. It’s a completely normal emotion to feel in these types of situations, but it can have detrimental effects on your mental health. Luckily, there are ways to overcome shame. Continue reading to learn how to deal with shame and accept your mistakes.
Are you shy around strangers? How do you talk to people at parties? At a function where you don’t know people, it can be uncomfortable to strike up a conversation. But with Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering, hosts will learn how to get guests to step out of their comfort zone to connect with people on a deeper level. If you want to know how to talk to people at parties, continue reading.