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Do you stay calm when you face adversity? Can you see the bright side in difficult times? The Stoic philosophers taught that the human powers of reason and choice are of paramount importance. Epictetus discussed how to use those abilities to overcome hardships, explaining that challenges are opportunities for growth. Continue reading to learn how you can take advantage of tough situations.
What are the three feelings shame produces? How does shame affect our everyday lives? According to Brené Brown in her book I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t), shame takes shape in three ways: fear, blame, and disconnection. Brown’s definition of shame further claims that sometimes we allow shame to consume our minds. Keep reading to read shame-breaking advice by Brené Brown and shame’s hold on our mind.
What is Brené Brown’s shame resilience theory? How can you combat shame with empathy? Shame is a natural human emotion, but it doesn’t mean you should feel it all the time. In I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t), Brené Brown explains her shame resilience theory that helps you develop three practices to break down shame. Let’s explore the three main practices that Brown recommends you integrate into your daily life.
What is Brené Brown’s definition of empathy? Is empathy the solution to shame? According to I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t) by Brené Brown, empathy’s definition consists of three parts: courage, compassion, and connection. She also suggests that empathy is the only way to overcome shame. Read below for a better understanding of empathy, according to Brené Brown.
What is reflective practice in coaching? Why is it an important skill for coaches? What are some examples of reflective practice? In Coach the Person, Not the Problem, Marcia Reynolds seeks to expand people’s understanding of coaching. She argues that coaching is a partnership in which coaches can use reflective practice to help clients examine and challenge deep-seated beliefs that limit them. Keep reading to learn more about reflective practice in coaching, according to Reynolds.
What do Uncle Sam and Kronos have in common? How does the Father archetype balance out the Mother archetype? Along with the plot, characters are the basic building blocks of myth. Always present, they represent fundamental aspects of life and society. Jordan Peterson discusses the Father archetype in his book Maps of Meaning. Continue reading to understand what the Father represents and why this symbolism is so pervasive.
When things go wrong, do you look for someone or something to blame? If so, what good does that do? Placing blame is not a Stoic way to live. Philosophers such as Epictetus teach that it’s far better to accept things as they are. So, forget about pointing fingers in every direction—even inward. Continue reading to learn how acceptance is better than the blame game.
Are you trying to heal from emotionally immature parents? How can you mend your childhood wounds in adulthood? Many adults who suffered from childhood emotional neglect still suffer from this trauma. In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson talks about how you can heal these wounds in just three ways. Learn how to heal from emotionally immature parents to move forward in life.
How do we create our very first stories? Are we born as blank slates, or is there a “collective unconscious” as psychologist Carl Jung suggested? Jordan Peterson’s answer to these questions is “yes and no.” We’re born with the mental problem-solving process as part of how our brains biologically function, but we learn our first stories by watching our parents. According to Jordan Peterson, stories help us figure out the world. Keep reading to learn how.
Do you think first before you act, or do you react in emotion? How might you think more objectively about something that’s happening to you? Stoicism emphasizes calm dignity and inner strength—that you don’t let anything upset or excite you so you can bring reason to bear in every situation. Epictetus teaches how to meet challenges with quiet rationality—to think first before you act. Read more to learn how to adopt this Stoic practice of rational action.