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Do you try to control the world around you? What can you truly control, and how? Stoics view life in a certain way. At the center of their philosophy is recognizing what you can and can’t control. They contend that the only thing you can control is your way of thinking. Continue reading for advice from the Stoic philosophers on how to control what you can control.
What’s the importance of being yourself? Why are rebels open about who they are? In Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino says that rebels break the rules by being open about who they are and the challenges they face. Rebels bring their greatest strengths to the table when they are truly being themselves. Let’s look at the importance of being yourself, according to Gino.
Looking for an overview of How to Do the Work, Dr. Nicole LePera’s bestselling book? What is LePera’s most important advice from the book? According to LePera’s How to Do the Work, many people engage in self-sabotaging patterns that prevent them from being happy. Despite their efforts to change, they end up reverting to their unwanted behaviors and feel powerless to adopt healthier patterns. Keep reading for a three-part overview of How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera.
What are defensive behaviors? How can you categorize them? Which ones are you possibly engaging in? You adopt defensive beliefs and behaviors to avoid feeling your pain and prevent similar painful situations from occurring, according to holistic psychologist Nicole LePera. Further, she says you adopt the same defensive beliefs and behaviors that your parents used to cope with their pain. Read on to learn the seven defensive behavior categories, including the meaning of each, according to LePera.
What prejudices do you have? Do you know why you have them? Can you get rid of them? In How Not to Be Wrong: The Art of Changing Your Mind, James O’Brien examines his own misguided beliefs and ways of relating to others, concluding that life’s not all about winning the argument. It’s about recognizing our own vulnerabilities, so we can learn to have more empathy for others. Take a look at our overview of the book and discover O’Brien’s way of changing your mind.
Why do women burn out more than men? What is the root of women’s burnout? In Burnout, Amelia and Emily Nagoski explain that our patriarchal society has high expectations for women. The result of these expectations is physical, mental, and emotional burnout. Continue reading to learn more about women’s burnout, according to the Nagoski sisters.
Is there such a thing as an unbiased person? Can you ever be truly objective? We all harbor unconscious biases and preconceived ideas. While it’s probably not possible to escape bias altogether, you can take steps to challenge your preconceived assumptions and think more objectively. Here are some tips on how to reduce bias before it takes root and clouds your judgment.
Which three parenting styles are toxic, according to psychologists? Why are these three styles harmful to children? According to holistic psychologist Nicole LePera, your parents conditioned you to think, feel, and behave in specific ways. If your parents engaged in any of the three parenting styles psychologists have labeled as toxic, then your childhood experiences could have led you to develop defensive beliefs and behaviors. Read on to learn the three toxic parenting styles and their negative effects, according to psychology.
How can you get rid of cortisol? Why does cortisol make you feel more stressed? Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone. Cortisol elevates when you experience stress and anxiety, but luckily there are a few ways to reduce these uneasy feelings. Check out Amelia and Emily Nagoski’s (the authors of Burnout) three techniques to learn how to get rid of cortisol.
What causes you to have inner child wounds and what are the effects? How can you identify your own inner child wounds? Psychologist Nicole LePera argues that, whenever your parents made you feel unloved and insecure, you felt extreme pain and discomfort. Since you hadn’t yet developed the emotional skills to cope with your inner turmoil, you formed damaging inner child wounds. Keep reading to learn the six causes and effects of inner child wounds, according to LePera.