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The 3 Time Management Systems You Should Know About

Do you feel like there’s never enough time to do everything you want to do? How can you fit a meaningful job, time with your loved ones, and leisure time into your schedule? Modern life is busy, and with so many things vying for our time and attention, it’s hard to be on top of everything. But if you have a time management system that works for your lifestyle and personal preferences, being on top of everything that’s important isn’t that difficult. Here are three time management systems that can help you reclaim control over your time.

John Rawls’s Theory: The 3 Rules Society Should Follow

What is John Rawls’s theory of justice as fairness? What would citizenship under the justice as fairness paradigm look like in the real world? Justice as fairness is the theory of justice resulting from the original position: a hypothetical scenario where a group of equals envisions a just society by means of unbiased, rational debate. Rawls argues that a fairly just society should allow people to live however they like, albeit with a few exceptions. Here are three areas where Rawls believes society should enforce certain duties and values.

How to Create a Positive Work Culture in 2 Ways

The 3 Common Characteristics of a Good Business

How do you create a positive work culture? What are the benefits of autonomy and flexibility at work? In Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan discusses how traditional organizational structures are both economically inefficient and less enjoyable for workers. His solution is to revolutionize organizations by providing autonomy for employees and flexible structures. Continue reading about how to create a positive work culture that your employees will enjoy.

Be Happy for Others’ Success: Benefits of Celebrating Others

Why should you be happy for others’ success? What Buddhist concepts relate to this philosophy? Finding happiness in life isn’t just about celebrating your own successes. According to Chris Hadfield’s book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, you’ll be happier if you celebrate other people and their milestones. Discover why being happy for others’ success boosts your overall mood.

How to Accept Compliments and Praise as a Woman

Do you have trouble accepting compliments? Are you uncomfortable with receiving praise? Women are often taught to not accept praise because we’re meant to make excuses for our achievements in American society. But in Shonda Rhimes’s book Year of Yes, she wants to subvert this. Learn how to happily accept compliments as a woman below.

What Is Equity in Stock Trading?

3 Major Tips From Charlie Munger on Investing

What is equity in stock trading? How do investors earn profit from publicly traded equities or stocks? Broadly speaking, equity is the part of a company that belongs to its owners. When companies are publicly traded, investors can acquire partial equity in them by purchasing shares of their stock. Keep reading to learn how equity investing works.

The 5 Risk Factors Affecting Your Stress Levels

What are the common factors affecting stress? What outside factors impact the degree of stress we experience? In Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky claims that we experience constant psychological stressors that trigger chronic stress, like financial and career concerns. However, he claims that there are five specific psychological factors affecting the degree of stress we experience in daily life. Read on to discover the five psychological factors that affect stress, according to Sapolsky.

Taking Medication as an HSP: Things to Consider

Is being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) a disorder? What medications can be used to help manage high sensitivity? Although high sensitivity isn’t an illness, the difficulty of living in a society not built for the sensitive can cause distressing symptoms in HSPs. Medication can be a useful avenue for dealing with these symptoms, but it’s important to be informed about what you’re doing. Here’s how to use medication to manage high sensitivity.

Feeling Like a Failure? Here Are 4 Ways to Cope

Are you overly critical of yourself? Do you feel like you’re not measuring up to your peers in some way? Everyone has moments when they’re feeling like a failure in life. This sentiment is especially common in the modern day of social media and highlight reels. But criticizing yourself does nothing except demoralize you and diminish your sense of self-worth. Below are some recommendations for coping with feelings of failure.