Self-Improvement Archives

Our Need for Emotional Safety: Why It’s So Important

Why is emotional safety a human need? How do people achieve emotional safety? Based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman created a new hierarchy of needs in his book Transcend. According to him, neuroscience and psychological research reveal that we all have security needs, and he notes that emotional safety is one of them. Read on to learn why emotional safety is so important to humans, according to Kaufman.

How Intellectual Pursuits Help Us Satisfy Our Highest Desires

Would you like to be more open-minded and objective? Do you value truth above all? In The Second Mountain, David Brooks argues that the relationalist approach (the “second mountain” he endorses) requires a commitment to the intellectual life. It’s the pathway, he says, to our highest desires. Continue reading to learn how intellectual pursuits lead you upward and onward.

When Things Fall Apart: Quotes by Pema Chödrön to Inspire You

What are the best When Things Fall Apart quotes about compassion and suffering? How can these quotes help you grow as a person? In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön argues that pain and suffering are inevitable parts of life. But, these experiences can also be opportunities for growth and transformation. Keep reading for When Things Fall Apart quotes that express the main ideas of the book.

The Law of Awareness: To Grow Yourself You Must Know Yourself

What’s the Law of Awareness? How can it help you grow and reach your potential? The Law of Awareness states that to grow yourself, you must know yourself. John Maxwell defines self-awareness and explains how it can help you achieve personal growth. He also recommends a brainstorming activity you can do to improve your self-awareness. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Awareness.

How to Connect With Your Higher Self: 4 Transformative Tips

What is your higher self’s purpose? How do you connect with your higher self? According to Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy, your higher self is the version of you that is living to your fullest potential. Even though reaching your higher self is challenging, Hardy provides four recommendations that will help you on your self-improvement journey. Learn how to connect with your higher self with these four recommendations.

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön: Overview

Are you stuck in a state of uncertainty and suffering? What’s When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön about? In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön provides guidance on how to find courage and compassion amid pain, loss, and uncertainty. She shows us how to cultivate self-awareness and acceptance and face life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Read below for an overview of Pema Chödrön’s self-improvement book When Things Fall Apart.

Why You Should Commit to Growth & 3 Ways to Do It

Do you want to grow personally? How committed are you? If you want to live meaningfully and realize your potential, you have to pursue personal growth. One of the first steps is to commit to growth. John C. Maxwell explains why commitment is necessary and why you shouldn’t put commitment off. He offers a few ways you can embark on intentional growth today. Continue reading to learn the importance of commitment and three ways you can move in that direction.

The Importance of Curiosity: Why Have a Curious Mindset?

What’s the importance of curiosity? How can having a curious mindset benefit you in life? According to Scott Barry Kaufman’s book Transcend, one way to fulfill the human need for growth in life is to be curious. For personal development, he says, we must understand the importance of curiosity and how being curious can lead us to face and accept the inherent uncertainty of life. Read on to learn about the importance of curiosity and how to foster a curious mindset, according to Kaufman.

Stop Overthinking: Book Overview & Takeaways (Nick Trenton)

What is Nick Trenton’s book Stop Overthinking about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton discusses what overthinking is and how it’s connected to stress and anxiety. He also explores ways you can manage stress before, during, and after it happens with various research-based techniques. Read below for a brief Stop Overthinking book overview.

You Create Your Own Destiny: How to Believe In Yourself

Are you in charge of your fate? How do you create your own destiny? Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy walks you through the many steps of connecting with your higher self to become the best person you can be. His last step is to believe that you create your own destiny, which is imperative in trusting yourself and your gut. Discover how believing you’re in charge of your future can do wonders for your self-esteem.