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How do memories impact the here and now? How can you minimize the distortions? Humans don’t remember everything exactly the way it happened. While the past is the past, your perception of it is now—and it’s affecting the present. Your distorted memories can cause you to see the present inaccurately. Continue reading to understand how this works and learn what you can do about it.
What role should emotions play in decision-making? How can you mitigate their influence? In Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat argues that emotional decision-making is dangerous. He recommends that you put your reason in the driver’s seat, and he shares advice on how you can keep your emotions from getting in the way of your decisions. Continue reading to learn Gawdat’s argument and recommendations.
What is your true self? Is there something to intuition? How do you trust yourself? Martha Beck argues that, at your deepest level of self, you know what will make you happy and what kind of life you want to lead. You also know how you feel and what is true about your own life. This deepest level of self is your personal nature. Continue reading to learn more about Beck’s theory of identity.
Do you waste time a lot of time on unproductive activities? How can you stop spending time on tasks that don’t yield any productive value? It’s OK to cut yourself some slack and waste a little time scrolling social media or chatting with coworkers. To keep yourself from getting carried away, dedicate a fixed amount of time to spend on time-wasting activities. Here’s how to limit the windows of time you spend on unproductive activities.
What’s Stoic negative visualization? How can it actually make you happier? You can develop a Stoic practice by following six basic techniques derived from ancient philosophy. The first technique is negative visualization. Considering that Stoicism aims to offer a path toward joy, this practice is counterintuitive. But, it works. Continue reading to learn what Stoic negative visualization is and see how you can use this technique to appreciate more, handle disappointments better, and even grieve with less pain.
Why should we study astrophysics? What’s dark matter? Are we stardust? In Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the current state of astrophysics in layman’s terms. He argues for the real-world benefit of looking at ourselves as part of a larger universe. Keep reading for an overview of this fascinating book.
What are the lessons to learn from Warren Buffett? Why is Buffett an inspirational figure in business? In his biography The Snowball, Alice Schroeder praises Buffett for his authenticity and honesty. He may be one of the richest people in the world, but he uses his platform to teach what he can about business and life. Let’s look at many of Warren Buffett’s lessons that are worth listening to.
What is ESG investing? Is ESG investing good? What are the pros and cons? Republicans have pledged to pass legislation limiting or even prohibiting corporations from investing in ESG (environmental, social, and governmental) initiatives. However, ESG supporters argue that there are solid economic reasons to support such initiatives. Read on to learn if ESG investing is a good choice by learning the pros and cons of ESG initiatives.
What triggers your fear response? What’s your personal instinct when reacting to dangerous situations? In Becoming Bulletproof, former U.S. Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras teaches you how to pursue the life you want without fear. Her book offers strategies for building resilience by teaching you how to understand your responses to fear and danger and how to control them. Read on to learn about how your fear response influences you, according to Poumpouras.
Do you want to live a sober lifestyle? What can you do to keep yourself from drinking? If you or someone you know have an addiction to alcohol, Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman suggests setting up a long-term lifestyle that makes you happy. This lifestyle also protects you from people and things that could trigger addictive behavior. Let’s look at the five parts of living this ideal sober lifestyle.