Self-Improvement Archives

Loving Your Job: Work Doesn’t Have to Suck

Are you happy at your job? What are some things you can do to improve your job satisfaction? Your job satisfaction inevitably affects the rest of your life. Being happy at work is linked to better physical and mental health—the lack of which may drain the energy you need both to enjoy your personal life and succeed at work. Time management expert Laura Vanderkam explains why loving your job is so important and how you can increase your job satisfaction by creating your perfect position.

Can Anyone Become Rich? Yes, and Here’s How

Can anyone become rich? Do you need any special talents to acquire serious wealth? Many people believe that to get rich, they need special talents. This belief implies that you have fixed skills that influence how much money you can earn. While that’s true to some extent, this belief is unproductive because it holds you back from proactively looking for money-making opportunities. Here’s why wealth isn’t a prerogative of special talents or intrinsic skills.

Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett: Overview

Looking for an overview of Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett? What’s his advice for living a more fulfilling life? In Happy Sexy Millionaire, Steven Bartlett explains why wealth and fame didn’t bring him happiness. After reevaluating his priorities, Bartlett wrote Happy Sexy Millionaire to warn against chasing false idols and encourage others to find contentment and success by being themselves. Read on for an overview of Steven Bartlett’s Happy Sexy Millionaire book.

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think

What is Laura Vanderkam’s 168 Hours about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In 168 Hours, Laura Vanderkam argues that most people have enough time for everything they need and want to do. The problem is that people are not using their time intentionally. Drawing on her experience, she explains how we can be more intentional with our time at work, at home, and with our leisure. Below is a brief overview of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam.

The Way of Integrity: Exercises to Help You Find Your True Self

Does something in your life feel “off“? Are you living according to your inner truth or according to your culture’s expectations? You may not be living in alignment with your true self. In The Way of Integrity, Martha Beck seeks to connect readers with their inner truths and lead them to a life of happiness, well-being, and spiritual growth. We’ve put together a couple of practical exercises based on Beck’s ideas. See how these two The Way of Integrity exercises can help you become more true to yourself.

What to Do If You Have No Purpose in Life

Do you feel like you’re drifting through life without any higher purpose or direction? How do you find meaning and purpose in a Universe that’s meaningless by design? Finding your purpose is crucial to living a fulfilled and meaningful life. If you have no purpose in life, you’ll feel empty, confused, and directionless, which can give rise to a host of psychological problems such as depression, addiction, and sensation-seeking, to name a few. Here’s why you need a sense of purpose and how you can find yours.

How to Stop Labeling Yourself: Tips From Steven Bartlett

Why and how should you stop labeling yourself? How can self-labeling be damaging? Steven Bartlett founded the successful internet company Social Chain at age 21 and was by all objective accounts “living the dream.” But when wealth and fame didn’t bring him happiness, he wrote Happy Sexy Millionaire to warn against chasing false idols. Read on to learn how to stop labeling yourself and live a label-free lifestyle, according to Bartlett.

How to Find Your True Self After a Bad Childhood

Did you have an emotionally neglectful childhood? How does finding your true self heal childhood wounds? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson says the first step toward healing is connecting with your authentic self. This is because emotionally immature parents prevent their children the ability to express a full range of emotions. Keep reading to learn how to find your true self and connect with your feelings.

How to Stop Negative Self-Talk & Believe in Yourself

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? What can you do to combat the tendency to think in negative terms? The human brain is wired for negativity because it aids survival. However, you have the power to consciously override the negativity bias and train yourself to maintain a positive outlook. With this in mind, here’s how to stop negative self-talk or, at least, not take it seriously.

Laura Vanderkam: How to Make the Most of Your Free Time

Do you struggle to find the time for quality leisure? How can you create more free time in the day to spend on things you like? Many people struggle to find the time to spend on hobbies and fun activities. According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, more often than not, the problem isn’t having any free time—it’s not being intentional about how you spend it. With this in mind, here’s how to make the most of your free time.