The Root Causes of Self-Sabotage: Stop Doing These Things

The Root Causes of Self-Sabotage: Stop Doing These Things

What is the root cause of self-sabotage? What is the first step in overcoming self-sabotage? In The Mountain Is You, Brianna Wiest clarifies that there is not one universal root cause of self-sabotage. Rather, it’s everything you want to change in your life. Below you’ll learn how to find the root causes of self-sabotage so you can live your best life.

How to Develop Self-Regulation Skills: The Best 2 Strategies

How to Develop Self-Regulation Skills: The Best 2 Strategies

What are self-regulation skills? Why are these skills important in life? Self-regulation is the ability to manage and understand your emotions so you react to things in a better way. The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest explains how self-regulation skills come a long way when it comes to overcoming self-sabotaging behavior. Continue reading to learn why you need self-regulation skills in life.

Solving the True Meaning of Happiness With Philosophy

Solving the True Meaning of Happiness With Philosophy

What is the true meaning of happiness? What can we learn from the teachings of ancient philosophy? In his book Happy, Derren Brown seeks to find the definition of a happy life, the philosophical building blocks we can use to achieve it, and the barriers that prevent us from living to our fullest. Brown’s approach is grounded in the philosophy of ancient Greek philosophers. Keep reading to learn about Brown’s quest to solve the true meaning of happiness, based on philosophy.

Expert Tips on How to Make Good Friends

Expert Tips on How to Make Good Friends

Are you wondering how to make good friends? What makes someone a good friend? In The Like Switch, Jack Schafer and Marvin Karlins address four factors they claim are necessary for any budding friendship to succeed. They also advise on how to draw people to you and how to connect with new friends. Keep reading for a breakdown of Schafer and Karlins’s advice on how to make good friends.

The 3 Best Solutions for Procrastination

The 3 Best Solutions for Procrastination

What causes procrastination? Is procrastination a time management issue? What are some solutions for procrastination that actually work? Procrastination is often the result of poor time management, which is, in turn, the result of being out of sync with the passage of time. In other words, you procrastinate because your time perception is warped, which makes you underestimate how long tasks take. Here are three behaviors that can empower you to make the most of your time and put an end to procrastination.

8 Ways to Prepare for a Disaster You Should Know

8 Ways to Prepare for a Disaster You Should Know

How should you prepare for a disaster? What are the most important things to know? The Covid-19 pandemic brought more than illness—it demonstrated the scarcity that can accompany a disaster. In its wake, and as climate change threatens more disruptions to supply chains as well as more severe weather events, society is discovering the importance of preparing for a disaster. Read on to learn the eight most important ways to prepare for a disaster to keep you and your family safe.

How to Start Living by Your Values to Achieve Success

How to Start Living by Your Values to Achieve Success

How can you start living by your values? Why do value-driven people achieve more success? In You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero argues that many people worry excessively about what others will think of them, which prevents them from pursuing goals. Psychotherapist Russ Harris adds that such worries are a form of fear—you fear the judgment of others and therefore opt out of activities that would otherwise fulfill you. Read on to learn how to start fearlessly living by your values, according to Harris’s advice.