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What does “chunking information” mean? Why is it helpful for students? Chunking means grouping together connected ideas so you can remember them better. Jade Bowler explains this concept in her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need so students can take advantage of this studying technique. Find out why chunking information for students can boost your studying practices.
What is abusive behavior? How do abusers subtly manipulate and intimidate their victims? Abuse isn’t just physical—it can also be emotional and verbal abuse that many victims might not recognize at first. But Lundy Bancroft’s book Why Does He Do That? will teach you how to spot abusive behavior from a mile away. Bancroft breaks up abusive behavior into two categories, which we’ll look at below.
What is Amy C. Edmondson’s definition of psychological safety? What are the benefits of psychological safety? According to Amy C. Edmondson, psychological safety in the workplace means workers feel encouraged to speak up and make mistakes without fear of reprisal. Her book The Fearless Organization explains how a psychologically safe work culture is superior to a fear-driven one. Let’s look at what psychological safety is at work.
Do you work in customer service? Do you deal with difficult customers often? Customer service isn’t always easy. Sometimes, you’ll be in a situation where a customer is unhappy with a product or service and you have to find a solution for them. Fortunately, we have several tips to help you handle challenging customers. Learn how to deal with difficult customers with these effective methods.
Are you hard on yourself? How do you build self-worth? Low self-esteem can be detrimental to your life, especially if you make yourself believe you can’t do anything extraordinary. Kristin Neff’s book Self-Compassion assures that you can raise your self-worth with just one simple solution. Keep reading to learn how to build self-worth by being compassionate with yourself.
Has Meghan Markle struggled with racism? Do the press’s and Royal Family’s dislike of Meghan have racist roots? In Spare, Prince Harry debates whether the press’s hatred of his wife Meghan is because of racism. Meghan, a biracial woman, has been the subject of harassment for unknown reasons since she first started dating Harry. Keep reading to learn why people dislike Meghan Markle, racism’s part in it, and what the couple has done to stop it.
Why is a schedule for school important? How do you make a study schedule? Study schedules have proven to be beneficial for students struggling with time management. Jade Bowler’s scheduling method in The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need will help you identify your priorities and complete important tasks. Read on to learn how to make a study schedule that fits your needs.
Why do people abuse other people? Is there logic behind abuse? While abuse is a terrible thing, many abusers actually don’t believe it is. In fact, Lundy Bancroft’s book Why Does He Do That? explains that abusers feel justified in the way they act and do so intentionally. Keep reading to learn why people abuse others.
Does your company promote open communication? Do your employees have a voice at work? In psychologically unsafe workplaces, employees will feel silenced and belittled. Amy C. Edmondson’s book The Fearless Organization explains how a culture of silence will eventually hurt the company down the line. Continue reading to learn how silence in the workplace harms workers, leaders, and businesses.
Do you suffer from depression and anxiety? How does self-compassion help with depression? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says research shows that people who are self-compassionate are less anxious and depressed than people who self-criticize. This is because they’re able to acknowledge and respond to their negative thoughts and emotions rather than ruminate on them. Check out the process of self-compassion, depression’s effective cure.