Self-Improvement Archives

Avoiding Responsibility: How It Harms Mental Health

When you avoid responsibility, what impact does it have on your wellbeing? How can you develop a stronger sense of responsibility? Avoiding responsibility is a bad idea, according to psychiatrist M. Scott Peck. It signals a lack of discipline, which is crucial for growth. He explains the problems that you can face when you avoid responsibility, and he offers advice on how you can learn to accept responsibility. Keep reading to learn about the impact of avoiding responsibility—and how you can work to turn it around.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Review

Is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck worth reading? Does the book live up to all the hype around it? What was the author’s key message? The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck isn’t your average self-help book. Mark Manson’s message is that you’re not special, it’s okay to feel bad sometimes, and society’s toxic positivity and self-help gurus are only making the problem worse. Keep reading for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck review and background.

The Focusing Question: What Is Your One Thing?

Have you asked yourself the Focusing Question? What is your one thing? It’s easy to think that the key to success is doing more than anyone else. However, that’s a recipe for spreading yourself too thin and accomplishing nothing significant. Instead, you should focus on a few, right things. It starts with asking yourself the Focusing Question. Continue reading to learn what the Focusing Question from The One Thing is and how to apply it.

Why Parents Should Teach Kids to Defer Gratification

Why should parents keep their kids from developing an attachment to immediate gratification? What problems arise when a child doesn’t learn to defer gratification? M. Scott Peck, in his book The Road Less Traveled, argues that the first and most valuable tool you can develop to support spiritual growth is discipline. There are four key components to discipline. One of them is the ability to defer gratification. He explains two problems that can occur when a child fails to learn this skill. Keep reading to learn about the problems that can arise when we don’t defer gratification.

A Growth Mindset: Think and Change

What are the two types of mindset? What’s the role of mindset in behavior change? There are two primary types of mindset: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. If you have a fixed mindset, you believe that you’re wired a certain way and can’t change. If you have a growth mindset, you believe you can grow if you put in the effort. You’re far more likely to change when you believe that you can. Here’s how having a growth mindset can help you make behavior change a reality.

How You Can Make Happiness Into a Habit

Do you believe that happiness is a choice? How does one choose to be happy? We create our own happiness in this life, and we get to decide if we’re happy or unhappy. Abraham Lincoln said, “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” One way to choose to be happy is to cultivate a happiness habit. Here is how you can get into the habit of being happy.

You Are Not Special: Letting Go of the Entitlement Trap

Why do so many people today fall into the entitlement trap? And Why is entitlement such a big problem? The entitlement trap takes two forms: you feel like you’re entitled to be happy all the time, or you think you’re special or different in some way. The truth is: it’s impossible to feel good all the time, and most of your problems are not unique or exceptional. Keep reading to learn why you are not special, and that’s okay.

The 4 Productivity Killers & How to Overcome Them

What productivity killers are getting in your way? How much more could you get done if you got over these hurdles? You’re probably committed to productivity. But, if you’re like most people, stuff gets in your way. In order to fight off these productivity killers, it helps to identify and understand them. Whether it’s your fears, your habits, or your environment, you can confront these killers and ultimately get more done. Keep reading to learn how to banish productivity killers.

The 4 Simple Steps to Using a Time Block Schedule

How can using a time block schedule boost your productivity? What are the steps to implementing one? Using a time block schedule is a critical aspect of the One Thing principle, as it helps you use your time in a focused way. Implementing such a schedule involves blocking off time as well as protecting that time from distractions. Read more to learn how to implement a time block schedule for greater focus and productivity.

Why Comparing Ourselves to Others Is Unhealthy

Why should we stop comparing ourselves to others? What damage can it cause? Are there any benefits that come from comparison? Brené Brown, the author of The Gifts of Imperfection, asserts that comparing ourselves to others causes emotional damage and stops us from living authentically. She says that one way to fight comparison is to embrace our creativity because it cultivates individuality. Continue for more of Brené Brown’s take on comparison, and whether or not the research supports her claims.