3 Eras of Left Hemisphere Dominance: A Unique View of History

3 Eras of Left Hemisphere Dominance: A Unique View of History

Why was some religious art destroyed during the Reformation? What’s the evidence that Descartes was left brain dominant? What can we learn from the instances of mental illness in the modern era? Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist thinks the right brain hemisphere belongs in control. He points to several historical eras that he says illustrate power imbalances between the hemispheres. Continue reading to understand how, according to McGilchrist, left hemisphere dominance defined certain eras in history.

The Geography of Energy: How Nations Compete for Fuel

The Geography of Energy: How Nations Compete for Fuel

What was behind Imperial Japan’s ambitions? Why are some European nations reluctant to oppose Russia? Journalist Tim Marshall explains how geography shapes how nations interact with one another in his book Prisoners of Geography. He shows how, based on its geography, a nation might need to focus on securing energy resources. Read on to learn about the fascinating geography of energy.

2 Simple Ways to Maintain Physical Intimacy in a Relationship

2 Simple Ways to Maintain Physical Intimacy in a Relationship

Should you and your partner talk about sex? If so, when and how? What are some ways to communicate without words? Sharing physical intimacy in a relationship is a major way to maintain your and your partner’s happiness with each other. Relationship experts recommend that you communicate about sex. But, their recommendations for how to communicate about sex differ. Keep reading to learn these physical intimacy strategies and determine what’s worth trying in your relationship.

The Best Gabor Maté Scattered Minds Quotes About ADHD

The Best Gabor Maté Scattered Minds Quotes About ADHD

What are the best quotes from Scattered Minds? What can you take away about the development of ADHD from these quotes? Gabor Maté is an internationally renowned family doctor with expertise in childhood development and the impacts of trauma on health. He argues that understanding the social and psychological roots of ADHD can help you treat it in your child without medication. Take a look at Gabor Maté’s Scattered Mind quotes with context.

Good Service in Restaurants: Why EMP Gives Gifts to Customers

Good Service in Restaurants: Why EMP Gives Gifts to Customers

How do fine-dining restaurants put their customers first? What makes the service at Eleven Madison Park exceptional? Eleven Madison Park (EMP) is known for going out of its way for its customers, even by creating dishes off the menu. Will Guidara explains why giving gifts to customers is an exceptional way of guaranteeing the customers’ return. Let’s look at how EMP shows that good service in restaurants goes a long way.

The 3 Reasons for Procrastinating: Why We Avoid Tasks

The 3 Reasons for Procrastinating: Why We Avoid Tasks

What are the top three reasons for procrastinating? What is the psychology behind procrastination? In The Procrastination Equation, Piers Steel defines procrastination as purposefully putting off tasks against your better judgment and contrary to your best interests. He also gives the top three reasons we procrastinate. Let’s dive into those reasons to see if you fall into any of these categories.

How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

When will you know when it’s time to move on? How should you assess difficult situations and relationships? It’s important to determine where to implement endings in your life so you aren’t stuck in the past. Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud offers suggestions for assessing both the difficult situations and relationships in your life. Continue reading to make hard assessments of areas in your life.

Questions to Make a Conversation Interesting & Meaningful

Questions to Make a Conversation Interesting & Meaningful

What types of questions move a conversation in a meaningful direction? How can you appropriately let someone know that you don’t require a response? Good conversations happen only if the other person feels good when they talk to you. You want to do all you can to ensure your conversation partner feels important and heard and will want to keep engaging with you in the future. One way to do this is by asking the right kinds of questions. Read on to discover how to use several types of questions to make a conversation interesting and meaningful.

This Is Marketing: Seth Godin Helps Marketers Learn to See

This Is Marketing: Seth Godin Helps Marketers Learn to See

Why shouldn’t companies focus on selling? What should they focus on instead? What’s the ultimate goal of marketing? In his book This Is Marketing, Seth Godin explains why old marketing techniques are no longer effective. He outlines four bedrock principles to help guide successful marketing in the modern age. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book that can benefit all business leaders.