Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

How to Develop Discipline in Trading

Do you struggle to stick to your trading rules because emotions get in the way? Are you haphazardly buying and selling without a trading plan in place? Trading your hard-earned money is an emotional rollercoaster. Therefore, it’s important to exercise self-discipline and keep your emotions at bay. According to author and trading consultant Mark Douglas, this requires that you simultaneously do two things: redirect negative thoughts and emotions, and execute the system you’ve established. Here’s how to develop discipline in trading, according to Douglas.

How to Overcome the Intermittent Fasting Plateau

Is it normal for weight loss to plateau when intermittent fasting (IF)? How can you overcome a weight loss plateau on an IF diet? A weight-loss plateau can be tricky to get around. According to Gin Stephens, the author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., there are two ways to transcend the weight loss plateau by intermittent fasting (IF): you can either adjust your fasting or adjust your feasting. Here’s how to transcend the intermittent fasting plateau, according to Gin Stephens.

What Are the 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem?

How does self-esteem affect mental health? What are some things you can do to improve your self-esteem? In modern times, most of us believe that improving our self-esteem is essential to our psychological health. According to psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden, low self-esteem is the underlying reason behind many psychological issues. He posits that there are six pillars of self-esteem: Live with Awareness, Accept Yourself, Take Responsibility, Assert Yourself, Live Intentionally, and Act with Integrity. Here’s how you can improve your own self-esteem by practicing the 6 pillars of self-esteem.

How to Perform an 80/20 Analysis of Your Business

How does the Pareto 80/20 rule apply in business? How can you identify the 20% of inputs and activities that make the most difference to your business’s bottom line? In any company, you can predict that 80% of profits are generated by 20% of inputs in each domain, including customers, products, employees, and departments. According to Richard Koch, there are two ways you can identify the top-performing 20% of those inputs: conducting an 80/20 Analysis and applying 80/20 Reasoning. Let’s briefly review each method.

Triune Brain Theory: Explained in Simple Terms

What is the Triune brain? What are the three levels of the brain, according to the Triune theory? In the Triune brain model, the brain is divided into three levels: the neocortex, the limbic system, and the reptilian complex. According to this model, each level is self-contained in the sense that it doesn’t interact with the other two. In reality, the whole brain is interconnected, so this model should be taken metaphorically, not literally. Keep reading to learn about the three levels of the brain, according to the Triune brain theory.

David Sinclair: Quotes From Lifespan

Are you looking for Lifespan quotes by David Sinclair? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? David Sinclair is a professor of genetics and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard University. In his book Lifespan, he argues that aging is a treatable disease and that we are slowly but surely getting closer to curing it. Below is a selection of passages with explanations.

The Most Important Trading Advice for Beginners

How a Passive Investment Strategy Wins Big

What is the key to becoming a successful trader? If you were to ask for the most important piece of trading advice, what would it be? There are many things that a successful trader must have, including knowledge of the various trading tools as well as the asset in question. But no matter how knowledgeable you are, you’ll likely fail if you don’t have a system in place. Here’s why following a system is an absolute must when it comes to trading.

Vex King: Ways to Practice Self-Love

How to Use The Magic of Love to Get What You Desire

How do you practice self-love? What does self-love actually entail in practice? It seems like everybody is talking about self-love, but there are so many different things “self-love” can imply in practice. According to Vex King, self-love means two things: self-acceptance and self-improvement. Here are some ways to practice self-love, according to mind coach Vex King.

How to Stop Wasting Time on Unworthy Pursuits

Do you often find yourself wasting your time on activities that are neither productive nor enjoyable? Do you often feel like there’s either not enough or too much time? One of the most common self-defeating behaviors people tend to engage in is not using their time effectively. This creates a constant source of unnecessary stress for many of us. If you want to get to the root of your time-wasting problem, you must redefine your relationship with time. Here’s how to stop wasting time on unworthy pursuits.

Gin Stephens: Intermittent Fasting Versus Dieting

Does intermittent fasting help with fat loss? How does fasting compare to dieting in terms of weight loss? Many people resort to dieting by restricting their calories in an effort to lose weight. But dieting is not an enduring solution. As many dieters can attest, the excess weight often comes back once the diet is over. According to Gin Stephens, intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off long-term. Here’s why fasting is a better approach to weight loss than traditional dieting, according to Stephens.