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The Risks of Psychedelics & Other Mind-Altering Experiences

What are the risks of psychedelics and other mind-altering experiences? How can you safely access altered states? Psychedelics and other mind-altering experiences have become increasingly popular, and while they can have numerous benefits, it’s important to understand the potential risks involved. In Stealing Fire, Stephen Kotler and Jamie Wheal explore the four main risks of altering your state of mind. Read on to learn about the risks of psychedelics and altering your state of mind, according to Kotler and Wheal.

Hustle Culture Is Toxic: What You Can Do to Fight It

Why is hustle culture toxic? What needs to be done to slow down your work pace? Many people work 40 hours a week or more to make ends meet. Even outside of work hours, workers are often expected to check emails and answer phone calls, cutting into their rest time. This is what’s known as hustle culture, which has become a toxic cycle. Let’s dive deeper into why hustle culture is toxic and what can be done to resist it.

How to Be Mentally Tough: 4 Ways to Build a Thick Skin

Why do leaders need to have grit? How can you be mentally tough in the workplace? Grit is a combination of perseverance and passion, meaning that people with grit are resilient to setbacks in order to succeed. It also means being mentally tough because they don’t let anything get in their way. Let’s look at how to be mentally tough, according to The Way of the SEAL by Mark Divine.

Why Shorter Workweeks Should Replace the 9-5

Why do most people work 40 hours per week? Are there benefits of a shorter workweek? The traditional 40-hour workweek is designed to keep employees productive and dedicated to the job, but it actually does the opposite. Instead, working an excessive amount of hours makes employees exhausted and less motivated. The solution is to form a shorter week that prioritizes employees’ happiness and health. Below we’ll look at reasons why a shorter workweek is beneficial and what can be done to implement it.

The Long-Term Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Do you struggle to get enough sleep? How dangerous is sleep deprivation from a long-term health perspective? The dangers of sleep deprivation extend beyond feeling tired and being less productive. In the long term, sleep deprivation can seriously damage your health and increase your risk of a number of deadly diseases. Here’s a look at the long-term dangers of sleep deprivation.

Manifesting Your Dreams: The 2 Necessary Actions

What is dream manifestation, and how does it work? Can you really manifest your dreams through your thoughts alone? When it comes to manifesting your dreams, it’s all about believing in the process—that the universe will return the positive vibrations that you emit. However, emitting positive thoughts and emotions is only part of the manifestation process. You must also take the necessary actions to make things happen. Here’s how to manifest your dreams into reality.

Matthew Perry’s Drug Addiction: How He Started Young

How did Matthew Perry’s drug addiction start? What was the actor’s first experience with drugs? Before he was ever on the hit show Friends, Matthew Perry was suffering from a drug addiction that would take over his life for years. From just a few weeks old to his teenage years, Perry constantly battled the horrors of addiction. Continue reading to learn more about Perry’s fight against drug addiction, as described in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.

Longing for the Perfect Love: Is It Healthy?

Why do we long for love or seek out a soulmate? Is longing for love healthy? In her book Bittersweet, Susan Cain explores the complexities of our desire for love and connection. While some argue that longing for an ideal love is natural and sacred, others warn that seeking a perfect partner can prevent us from finding true happiness. Read on to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of longing for love, according to Cain.

3 Effective Ways to Unplug From Technology & Focus

Why is it important to unplug from technology sometimes? What are the best strategies for disconnecting from your phone or the internet? In today’s digital age, it’s easy to get lost in technology and forget about the world around us. That’s why it’s important to unplug from technology and take back control of your focus. But, with the internet and our phones being an integral part of our lives, this can be a challenge for many of us. Read on to learn three ways to unplug from technology to improve your focus, according to experts.

Why the Huge Number of Dollar General Stores?

What’s behind the huge number of Dollar General stores? Are dollar stores capitalizing on poverty or adding value to society? Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US and are working to become the top dog of one-stop-shopping for America’s poorest citizens. In particular, the number of Dollar General stores is exploding as the retailer opens three new stores a day. Read on to learn what’s behind this massive number of Dollar General stores and why it has some experts concerned.