Self-Improvement Archives

How to Change Your Beliefs and Love Yourself

Want to know how to change your beliefs? What are the benefits of adopting new beliefs? Which beliefs about yourself are harmful? Bestselling author Nicole LePera explored how painful childhood experiences led you to develop the defensive beliefs that form the foundation of all your self-sabotaging patterns. LePera claims that childhood beliefs take root in your mind and continue to influence all your patterns as an adult. Keep reading to learn how to change your self-destructive beliefs into positive ones, according to LePera.

Why Do Hurt People, Hurt People? James O’Brien’s Story

Why do hurt people, hurt people? Can hurtful people change course by healing their own pain? James O’Brien would have counted himself among the “hurt people hurting people.” He started his own journey by exploring his childhood trauma in therapy. O’Brien claims that only by getting to the root of our pain can we learn to have empathy for others. Keep reading to learn O’Brien’s story of awareness and healing.

Rejecting Labels: The 2 Reasons You Shouldn’t Define Yourself

Why is rejecting labels important? What is the value of different viewpoints? In Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino notes that rebels refuse to be limited by others’ definitions of them because they understand that people’s greatest potential and strength lie in their individuality. She also says that rejecting labels brings unique perspectives into conversations. Keep reading to learn more about why you should reject labels.

How Overconfidence Breeds Closed-Mindedness

What are the dangers of overconfidence? How does overconfidence hamper critical thinking? When you’re overconfident in your knowledge, you’re prone to closed-minded thinking in which you don’t question your views or critique your conclusions. By continuously confirming your viewpoints, you reinforce your way of thinking as “right” and become blind to the perspectives of others. Here’s how overconfidence breeds closed-mindedness, according to Adam Grant.

How to Control What You Can Control (The Daily Stoic)

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.

Importance of Being Yourself: Show Who You Truly Are

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.

How to Make Your Life Easier and Less Stressful

Do you want to live an easy, effortless life without stress and worry? What are some things you can do to de-stress your life? No matter how productive or successful you are, there are always ways to make life easier for yourself. By taking the easiest path, you can be healthier, happier, and more productive. Here’s how to make your life easier by implementing the Effortless principles.

How Not to Be Wrong: The Art of Changing Your Mind

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.

The Daily Stoic Quotes That Will Motivate and Inspire You

Are you looking for The Daily Stoic quotes? Do you want to get a quick snapshot of the book’s principles? In The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman share insights from the ancient Stoic philosophers on how you can live a good life. At the core of Stoicism is the belief that the cardinal virtues—self-control, courage, justice, and wisdom—are the source of internal stability and the measure of a good life. Keep reading for a few quotes from the book that are sure to provoke thought and perhaps even action.

How to Reduce Bias and Become More Objective

The 25 Cognitive Biases: The Availability Bias

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.