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How to Cultivate a Positive Outlook on Life

Do you have a positive or a negative outlook on life? How does your general outlook influence your life outcomes? Your outlook on life is a significant predictor of your experiences and outcomes. If you have a positive outlook, you manifest positive experiences and perceive opportunity even in the most dire situations. But if you have a negative outlook, you’ll feel hopeless even in the most opportune circumstances. Here are some tips on how to cultivate a positive outlook on life and feel optimistic even when life throws curveballs.

Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy: Overview

What is Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Be Your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy argues that you should commit to becoming your higher self now. This means dedicating yourself to achieving the goals that will bring you to your fullest potential. Read below for a brief overview of Be Your Future Self Now.

Dopamine Detox: Book Overview (Thibaut Meurisse)

What is the Dopamine Detox book about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Dopamine Detox, Thibaut Meurisse claims that if your mind feels scattered and distracted, it might be time for a dopamine detox. He further explores the science of dopamine and what causes sensory overload in the brain. Read below for a Dopamine Detox book overview.

Pema Chödrön’s Meditation and Mindfulness Tips

What’s Pema Chödrön’s meditation style? What are the benefits of mindful meditation? In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön asserts that cultivating mindfulness through meditation is the first step in learning how to cope with difficult times. It also allows you to use painful experiences as catalysts for experiencing peace in your life. Continue reading to learn Pema Chödrön’s advice for practicing meditation to experience peace.

How to Practice Visualization Manifestation

What is visualization manifestation? How does simply imagining that you already have what you want help you make it a reality? Visualization is a powerful manifestation tool because your brain can’t tell the difference between what’s real and what you visualize. According to Roxie Nafousi, the author of Manifest, the key to making visualization work is to imagine what you want in painstakingly vivid detail. Here’s how to practice visualization manifestation.

How to Prioritize Yourself: The 3 Principles to Follow

Are you in need of self-care treatment? How do you prioritize yourself over everyone else’s needs? Even if you are an empathetic, caring person, you still need to put your own needs above others. In Be Your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy says that prioritizing your growth can help you connect to your higher self, thus you won’t get distracted by unnecessary tasks and activities. Here’s how to prioritize yourself and increase your self-discipline.

How to Improve Observation Skills: 3 Ways to See More

Do subtle things escape your notice? What are you missing that you really should know about? When you see what others don’t, you immediately have an advantage. The Innovator’s DNA identifies observation as one of the five Discovery Skills shared by the most disruptive innovators. The authors discuss the importance of observation skills and share tips to sharpen them. Continue reading to learn how to improve observation skills in business or any endeavor.

Pema Chödrön: Fear Can Help You If You Let It

How can you use your fear to your advantage? What’s Pema Chödrön’s advice on facing your fears? In When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön, fear is described as an emotion that you face head-on, not one that you run away from. If you want to live a life without your darkest fears, you need to confront them and experience them fully. Let’s look at how turning toward fear will ultimately help you in the long run.

How to Set Goals in Life: Achievements in a Year to 5 Years

Do you believe there’s room for improvement in your life? How do you set goals in life? Goals help us keep track of our personal progress and push us in the right direction. In Be Your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy claims that setting life-changing goals is the key to reaching your fullest potential. Continue reading to learn how to set goals in life that will change you for the better.

How to Have a Successful Marriage: 3 Areas to Improve On

What role does blame play in a marriage? How can you get through the tough times? When should you “recommit”? David Brooks argues that you should embrace relationalism—the worldview that prioritizes selflessness and service to others—to lead a deeply fulfilling life. That includes enjoying a satisfying marriage. In The Second Mountain, he offers recommendations for how to have a successful marriage. Read on to learn how to keep a marriage commitment strong, based on the relationalist approach to life.