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Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Asha’s Charity Scams

How Beautiful Forevers Asha Embraced Charity Scams

What are charity scams? How did the character Asha get involved in charity scams in the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers? Charity scams are when a charity fundraiser diverts the majority of the money collected from donors for personal use. In Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Asha used her nonprofit as a vehicle for government officials to divert funds meant for a school education program. She planned to make money from her share of the stolen funds. Read on to discover how the desire to escape poverty drove Asha to participate in charity scams.

The Role of Morality in the Political Divide

What are the underlying reasons for the political divide in America? How could we understand each other better? Jonathan Haidt’s moral foundations theory can help us answer these questions. In The Righteous Mind, Haidt explains how moral foundations work in the context of politics in the U.S. This application provides insight into today’s political divide. Read more to learn how different moral foundations contribute to the political divide.

Stop Complaining and Take Responsibility for Your Life

What do you do when life just doesn’t go your way? Do you blame other people and external circumstances, or do you suck it up and take responsibility for your life? Blaming the external circumstances for your misfortunes is easy, and while they may have indeed contributed to your plight, complaining won’t help you fix it. To achieve success, it’s better to believe that you’re completely responsible for your quality of life and have the power to improve it. In this article, you’ll learn how to change your behavior, stop complaining, and take responsibility for your life.

Terminating Therapy: What Therapists Need to Know

What is the best advice for ending therapy with a patient? What problems might you encounter when terminating therapy sessions? Terminating therapy with a patient can be difficult. This is because the patient is likely to encounter setbacks once sessions have ended and need to be able to rely on themselves. Terminating therapy sessions successfully is all about teaching the patient to be their own therapist. Keep reading to find out more about terminating therapy sessions with a patient.

How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer: Know the Basics

Is it possible to prevent colorectal cancer? What are some things you can do to lower your risk of developing the disease? Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most cases of colorectal cancer could have been prevented. The most important rule of thumb to prevent colorectal cancer is to get regular stool testing starting at the age of 50 to 75. Diet is another important prevention factor. Below is a list of things you can do to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

How to Have an Identity Shift (Without an Identity Crisis)

What is an identity shift? How can you successfully change your identity by changing your beliefs? An identity shift is when you choose to change your identity, moving closer to your ideal self. In doing so, you can become the person you want to be and live a better life. If you want to change your identity, it’s a good idea to change your beliefs about yourself first. Find out how to bring about an identity shift below.

How to Practice Positive Self-Talk: Skills for Life

Is your internal monologue mostly positive or negative? How does negative self-talk affect your character? And what can you do to override it with positive self-talk? Research has shown that when we talk to ourselves, it’s mostly about ourselves, and it’s mostly negative. Negative self-talk colors our view of what’s possible and makes us unmotivated to act. Plus, our body reacts physically to the negative things we say about ourselves. Learning how to practice positive self-talk can help you in many facets of your life. In this article, you’ll learn to recognize negative self-talk and limiting beliefs and how to

Jeffrey Gitomer: How to Be Successful at Sales

Do you work in high-profile sales? What can you do to level up your sales game? Jeffrey Gitomer, the author of several best-selling books on sales, argues that to be successful at sales, you must first create an atmosphere conducive to buying. To this end, you must first prepare by doing your research on the prospect’s business. Once you understand their needs, try to secure a meeting with the top decision-maker in the company. And after getting in front of the person who can say “yes” to a sale, the next step is to give value. Here are some tips

Transformational Vocabulary: The Power of Words

What is Transformational Vocabulary? How can changing the words you use change your life for the better? Transformational Vocabulary is Tony Robbins’ theory that the words you use determine your emotional state and behavior. The Transformational Vocabulary method uses positive language to change how you feel about certain situations. In doing so, you can change how you respond to life’s difficulties. Read on to find out more about Transformational Vocabulary, and how you can use it to change your life.

How to Reduce External Triggers for Distraction

Do you struggle with workplace distractions? What are the two worst external triggers for distraction and stress? Is it possible to control the environment around you and cut them out? According to Nir Eyal, the two biggest external triggers for distraction at work are other people and email. It may be impossible to cut them out of your workday, but it is possible to reduce distraction from communication by setting boundaries. Here is what Nir Eyal has to say about reducing distractions from communication at work.