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The 6 Moral Foundations: Beyond the Harm Principle

What are the six moral foundations? How can our view of morality expand in order to understand others better? Everyone is accustomed to a certain moral framework, and it can be hard to accept that another morality is moral or even possible. Also, people respond to the six moral foundations in different ways. These factors contribute to the difficulty we have in understanding each other. Gaining insight into how moral foundations work can help us empathize with others. Read more to learn about the six moral foundations.

How to Be Indistractable: Build a Schedule

Why is scheduling crucial to becoming indistractable? How do you make an Indistractable schedule? What three responsibilities should you build your schedule around? According to Nir Eyal, one of the most essential things you must do if you want to know how to be indistractable is to build a schedule around your values. Those three values are yourself, your relationships, and your work. Continue below for instructions on how to build your Indistractable schedule.

How Do We Reclaim Civility in Politics?

When was the last time you experienced civility in politics? How can it be achieved? When we find ourselves at odds with someone politically, it is likely that we have different moral matrices. To find common ground—or at least achieve respectful interaction—we would do well to identify which of the six moral foundations are at the heart of the issue. This can help us practice empathy, which in turn can help us achieve civility in politics. Read more to learn the key to finding civility in politics these days.

Flip the Hive Switch: How to Be Less Self-Centered

How can the hive switch help us be less self-interested? What are some ways that we can flip the switch and become more group-interested? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt asserts that we are mostly self-interested. We only become group-interested, like bees, when we coalesce as hives of people. Haidt explains how the hive switch is a key to this change. Read more to learn how to be less self-centered by flipping the hive switch.

How to Build Strong Relationships: Be Indistractable

Do you want to know how to build strong relationships with friends and loved ones? How do habits of distraction spread among social groups? How can devices destroy romantic relationships? These days, it’s much harder to build strong relationships because people are often distracted. Whether it’s a familial relationship, a friendship, or a romantic relationship, it’s important to reduce distractions while together in order to promote communication and closeness. Here’s what Nir Eyal, the author of Indistractable, has to say about how to build strong relationships using the indistractable model.

How to Show Appreciation: 5 Love Languages

A Life of Love: Creating an Extraordinary Life

How do you show appreciation? Why do you think many people feel as though they aren’t being appreciated? From personal relationships to the workplace, showing your appreciation helps others feel affirmed and valued. Yet we may hesitate to show appreciation or not show it in the way that the person prefers to receive it. The Five Love Languages explain why people like being appreciated, how to discover someone’s love language, and how to show appreciation in a way that corresponds to the way a person prefers to be appreciated. Read more about the five “love languages” below and how they

Heart Talks: Creating a Safe Space for Self-Expression

What do you do when you are in the grip of a negative feeling? Do you discuss what’s bothering you with other people? Or do you try to suppress it, keeping it to yourself? We’re often better at telling people what to do than listening to what they have to say. And many of our institutions, like businesses and schools, are structured around talking with little listening. Without an opportunity to express themselves, people may hold their discontent or issues inside. To remedy this, create space for discussions, or “Heart Talks,” where people can share their concerns, wishes, and dreams

How to Be a Better Parent: 5 Tips to Follow

Do you want to know how to be a better parent? How can you help your children to face challenges independently? Parenting is difficult at the best of times, but it can be easier if you have some practical rules and advice to follow. If you want to know how to be a better parent, you can look at strategies for building independence, investing in your children, and avoiding outsourcing. Read on to discover how to be a better parent with the following helpful tips.

The Importance of Family Culture: Examples and More

What is the importance of family culture? How can you create one in your own home? A family culture is made up of the priorities, values, and attitudes that help a child know how to behave. In this article, you’ll find out about the importance of family culture, how you can create one, and examples of family cultures. Learn about the importance of family culture below.

Always Be Kind to Others: It Helps You, Too

How to be Considerate of Others in Your Actions

Why should you be kind to others? What are the ways to be kind to others and how can it help you live a better life? You should be kind to others because it brings you happiness and attracts kindness to you. Kindness comes from showing love to others, celebrating their success, and avoiding harmful actions like gossip. Read on to understand why you should always be kind to others.