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Why should you observe your emotions in a stressful situation? How do you detach from your emotions? In Stop Overthinking by Nick Trenton, you learn that one of the key ways to respond to a stressful event is to observe your emotions. That way, you’re less likely to fret about the event and how it’ll affect you in the future. Check out how to detach from your emotions so you can cope with stress.
How does the language people use reflect and impact the way they see themselves? Is there an inherent flaw in Western science? According to Alan Watts, the ego is the culprit behind the ills of Western society. In The Book, he argues that Western society perpetuates “the ego illusion” through the language people use, the expectations they place on each other, and even the way they approach science. Continue reading to understand Watts’s argument regarding ego in the West.
Looking for some positive affirmations to keep going? Which affirmations should you use when you feel like quitting on your goals? According to Gary John Bishop’s book Unfu*k Yourself, you can achieve great things if you develop the resilience to stick with your goals when you feel like quitting. In his book, he provides positive affirmations to keep going and embrace uncertainty as you pursue your dreams. Read on to discover Bishop’s affirmations to help you reshape your thoughts and keep going towards your goals.
What does it take to have a resilient mindset? How does resilience conquer overthinking? In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton explains that, in many cases, an overthinking habit is perpetuated by negative thought patterns. To combat these patterns, you need to identify these habits, challenge them, and replace them with positive thoughts. Let’s look at how you can create a resilient mindset that will protect you from negativity.
How does a lack of money affect economic decision-making? Why are poor people more rational decision-makers? According to behavioral science researchers Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir, financial scarcity forces people to become experts at making a dollar stretch further. As a result, poor people tend to make more rational economic decisions. Here’s how a lack of money affects economic decision-making.
Are you surrounded by negativity? How can you have positive thoughts? Overthinking is usually caused by negative reactions to a tense situation. But Stop Overthinking by Nick Trenton says that you can replace these negative thoughts by exhibiting a positive mindset. Learn how to have positive thoughts by focusing on the three things detailed below.
How does being in a state of scarcity change your behavior and decision-making? What are the long-term effects of living in scarcity? In their book Scarcity, Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir explain how being in a state of scarcity temporarily changes the brain’s functioning and decision-making. Specifically, they highlight two areas where our decisions are most impacted by scarcity: time and money. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of scarcity, according to Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir.
Want to learn some positive affirmations for change in life? How can you motivate yourself to take action? According to self-help author Gary John Bishop, to truly achieve freedom from the thoughts that are holding you back, you must be open to changing your self-limiting thoughts and beliefs. In his book Unfu*k Yourself, he offers positive affirmations for change and taking action toward your goals. Read on to learn Bishop’s positive affirmations for change and the best ways to apply them to your life.
Are you burdened by stress? How do you healthily manage stress and anxiety? When you feel stressed, you can take a constructive approach to it and calm yourself through constructive and grounding practices. In Stop Overthinking, Nick Trenton outlines several ways to approach stress by gaining a sense of control over yourself and the situation. Let’s look at how managing stress and anxiety can be done with these constructive and grounding approaches.
What are the four parts of the mind in yoga philosophy? How does the human mind become imbalanced? In yogic philosophy, there are four aspects of the mind: intellect, memory, identity, and awareness. According to yogi Sadhguru, most problems humans experience are the result of a disbalance between these four aspects whereby memory, identity, and intellect override awareness. Keep reading to learn about the concept of the yogic mind, according to Sadhguru.