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 Streamline Business Processes in 3 Steps

Do you struggle to streamline your business processes? How can you introduce structure into your processes so that they run smoothly without your constant oversight? Your company has a few key processes that keep it running—together, they constitute your unique “way” of doing business. To keep it running smoothly, you need to streamline your business processes in a systematic way. Keep reading to learn how to streamline your business processes in three simple steps.

Wholehearted Living: Breaking the Chains of Shame

You can heal with love. Discover how the love you feel in your heart can improve your physical health and help you overcome illness.

What is meant by wholehearted living? What are the core ideals of this living philosophy? In Daring Greatly, Brene Brown teaches that the biggest obstacle to experiencing authentic human connection is shame. In order to move through shame, and find connection, you need to have the courage to engage with vulnerability. This practice is called wholehearted living. Read about the core ideals of Brene Brown’s wholehearted living philosophy.

How to Choose a Public Speaking Topic

Do you have a speech coming up but you are not sure what it’s going to be about? What is the most important factor when it comes to choosing a public speaking topic? According to business communication expert Carmine Gallo, when it comes to public speaking, there is no better topic than one that you are passionate about. If you are genuinely excited about your public speaking topic, you’re less likely to feel nervous about your delivery. Here are some reasons why you should go for a public speaking topic that you are genuinely excited about.

Atomic Habits: 4 Laws of Habit Formation

What are the 4 laws of atomic habits? How can following these laws help you build new, positive habits? The 4 laws of atomic habits are a simple set of rules we can use to establish new habits: 1) make it obvious, 2) make it attractive, 3) make it easy, and 4) make it satisfying. Think of these laws as a framework for designing each stage for optimal habit formation. To break bad habits, simply invert the laws from positive to negative. Keep reading to learn about the 4 laws of atomic habits.

The Diary of a Young Girl: Questions to Discuss

Do you need questions for The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank? What are some of the key themes and ideas to discuss? Written by Anne Frank from 1942 to 1944, The Diary of a Young Girl reveals the humanity of those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis during their occupation of the Netherlands. The following The Diary of a Young Girl questions will help you reflect on Anne’s experiences in hiding and identify the main takeaways from the book. Keep reading for questions for The Diary of a Young Girl.

EOS Management: A Holistic Approach to Business

What is the EOS management system? How can it help you integrate different components of your business, minimize bottlenecks, and streamline its operations? The EOS management system is a holistic business management model created by entrepreneurial expert and business consultant Gino Wickman. The EOS management system builds or strengthens six key business components the author discovered while turning around his family’s company. Read about EOS management and how it can help you take your business to the next level.

Personal Motto: The Key to Living on Your Own Terms

What is a personal motto? How can a personal motto help you manifest the life of your dreams? The concept of a personal motto is simple: it’s a phrase that encapsulates your values and keeps you directed towards your goals. To create your personal motto, think about what matters most and translate it into a concise saying that reflects the kind of life you want to live. Here are 11 personal motto examples for your inspiration.

The Culture of Scarcity: Why You Never Have Enough

Why Socioeconomic Status and Depression Are Linked

What is the culture of scarcity? Why are we so preoccupied with scarcity as a society and how can we overcome this mentality? A culture of scarcity is a culture preoccupied with lack, in which the focus is on your inadequacies, and there is a perpetual felt sense of “never enough.” We’re afraid we’re not enough, and we respond to this by trying to prove how extraordinary we are. Keep reading for more about the culture of scarcity.

The Power of Storytelling in Public Speaking

Should you use storytelling in public speaking? Or is it better to play it safe and stick to facts and figures? In public speaking, storytelling is an extremely powerful tool. Stories are much more likely to engage your audience than other types of information because this is how our minds make sense of the world around us. Here are some tips on how to use storytelling in public speaking.

Breaking Bad Habits: Do You Know What It Takes?

Why is breaking bad habits so hard? What can you do to decondition yourself from ingrained behavior patterns that have accumulated over the years? The process of breaking bad habits is really the process of changing who you are or becoming who you want to be. Your behaviors must match your sense of self for them to be lasting, but understanding who you are can be tricky and knowing which behaviors to change even trickier. Keep reading to understand why breaking bad habits is so difficult, and what it really entails.