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Why is being in the present moment so important? What can we learn from observing animals and children? Instead of being in the present moment, we worry about daily life. We stress over money, relationships, career success. When we’re so wrapped up in our own heads, we miss out on what’s available to us right now in the present. Read more about being in the present moment.
Do you invest time and money in self-help seminars, books, or coaches but don’t see the results you expect? Did you know that the key to implementing any self-improvement changes is to be uncomfortable? What separates the successful from the unsuccessful is the willingness to be uncomfortable. Successful people make it a habit to leave their comfort zone, moving through each new challenge instead of settling. Keep reading for tips on how to make big changes in your life and to learn how to be uncomfortable and upgrade your life.
What is Lie 3 from Girl, Wash Your Face? How can you overcome feelings of inadequacy? Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis is about the 20 lies we’re told by society and that we tell ourselves and how to overcome them. Lie 3 is telling yourself, “I’m not good enough.” A drive for accomplishment can cause emotional and physical harm if it stems from a place of never feeling good enough. Read on to learn more about lie 3 and how to get rid of those feelings that you’re not good enough
Why do women pull away in an intimate relationship? What does it mean for the man? Does it mean she has had a change of heart towards him or is it something else? When women are in love, they go through a natural cycle of intimacy that is a lot like a wave. First, they feel great and have so much love to give to their partners. Then they begin to fall into a deep well of feelings, like hopelessness and loneliness, and that’s why women pull away. Here is why women pull away and how to respond when it
What is fear marketing? Does it work? Fear marketing is a style of marketing that plays upon negative emotions like fear. This type of marketing appeals to humans’ need to reduce vulnerability. Read more more about fear marketing.
Do you want to know how to build a storybrand? Is there a storybrand process a to follow, and how do you implement it? Learning how to build a storybrand means that you can establish your brand based on the story you tell. Your storybrand conveys what your brand is about and connects with customers on a deeper level. Keep reading to find out how to build a storybrand and all about the storybrand process.
What is scope insensitivity? How does the failure to visualize large quantities affect charitable decision-making? Scope insensitivity (also known as scope neglect) is a cognitive bias that occurs when a problem is sized up based on its mental image as opposed to its actual complexity or scope. The scope insensitivity bias is central to charitable decision-making as it affects how much people are willing to pay to help a cause. Read on to learn about scope insensitivity and its implications for charitable decision-making.
Why do we tend to gravitate towards instant vs delayed gratification? And why does this tendency persist even when delaying the reward for later diminishes its magnitude? Human nature is embedded in an “immediate-return environment” inherited from early humans and the animal kingdom, where survival and goals were daily concerns. Despite the changes to society, humans still value instant vs delayed gratification. Read about the psychology of instant vs delayed gratification.
Who was David Goggins’ father? How did his father affect David’s outlook and choices? David Goggins’ father was abusive and forced David to work long hours at the family business. Due to his father’s treatment, David was stressed, sleep-deprived, and struggled in school. Read more about David Goggins’ father and Goggins’ early life.
Is keeping score in a relationship a healthy thing to do? What happens when the score becomes uneven? According to John Gray, the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, keeping score in a relationship is not necessarily a bad thing. All couples do it advertently or inadvertently. The problems arise when the score becomes uneven. Here is what relationship counselor John Gray has to say about keeping score in a relationship.