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How does perfectionism in women develop? What are the downsides of trying to be perfect? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain that women tend to strive for perfection because success boosts their confidence and society views failure as disgraceful. Further, they feel they need to go above and beyond to be seen as successful. Let’s take a deeper look at how women handle unrealistic expectations by trying to be flawless.
What’s the power of the Alpha state of mind? How does the Silva Method help you take advantage of the Alpha state? The Silva Method’s Alpha state mental techniques begin the same way: accessing what the Alpha level actually is. In The Silva Mind Control Method, José Silva discusses what this state of mind is and how to access it through self-hypnosis. Find out how powerful the Alpha state is and how to access it.
How good are your financial decision-making skills? Do you have trouble settling on a purchase? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid recommends sharpening your decision-making skills to excel in the world of investing. With the right approach, you can navigate the market’s intricacies, ensuring you distinguish between monetary market blips and significant changes. Here’s how to improve your financial decision-making skills so you can be an investing expert.
Is your company currently going through a transition? How do you navigate change in the workplace? Many people fear change because it can be difficult and painful, even if it’s necessary and inevitable. Therefore, you must readily embrace change, rather than fear it. Continue reading for the key to embracing change in the workplace.
Do you take careful consideration of other people’s emotions? Did you know that you are not responsible for other people’s feelings? When you’re overly concerned about how others feel, it’s easy to feel responsible for their emotions. However, their feelings aren’t your responsibility because you can’t control people’s emotional reactions. Find out how to let go of controlling how other people feel.
How do women deal with unrealistic expectations? How do these unrealistic expectations develop? In pursuit of perfection, women tend to develop unrealistically high expectations for themselves. According to How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, these impede their progress in numerous ways. Let’s look at how unrealistic expectations of women cause negative consequences.
How do you enter the Alpha state in your mind? When is the best time to enter the Alpha state? “Alpha” refers to a particular brainwave state. It’s one of several scientifically recognized states in which a person’s brainwaves can be measured within a certain range of frequencies. Here’s how to enter the Alpha state, according to The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva.
What’s shadow psychology? What are your “shadow” parts? According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, a step in unlearning your patterns of niceness is to embrace your full self by acknowledging your “shadow” parts. Referencing the work of psychologist Carl Jung, Gazipura explains that each of us has multiple parts, some we present to the world, and some we hide. Learn more about shadow psychology below.
What’s the nature of money? How does money reflect your priorities and understanding of abstract concepts? According to Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin, money is a reflection of you: Everything from your possessions to your time, creativity, and energy can be measured in monetary value. For instance, when you go to work, you’re selling your time and energy in exchange for money. Continue reading to learn more about the true value of money.
Are you worried about losing money from investing in a failing market? How can you manage financial risk? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid advises mitigating potential losses by mastering risk management. In a landscape teeming with unpredictability, safeguarding your investments is essential. Learn how to manage financial risk so you remain shielded against unforeseen market downturns.