Shortform Books

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.

Giving Employee Feedback: Tips for Managers

Looking for advice on giving employee feedback but don’t have a lot of time to spare? Why is giving supportive feedback so important? Many managers struggle to give good, constructive criticism to their employees outside of performance reviews. Paul Marciano, the author of Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work, says that managers should give feedback immediately rather than months later to improve employee performance. Here are some tips on how to give employee feedback that will help your team members grow.

The 4 Major Causes of Failure: Overcome Them

What Does Shame Feel Like? How Do You Deal With It?

What are the main causes of failure in life? How can you fix the problems that are causing you to fail? The main causes of failure in life are poor environmental influences, the wrong mindset, bad habits, and lack of motivation. All these reasons for failure can be addressed if you identify which ones apply to you and create a plan for removing them. Read on to understand more about the major causes of failure and how to address each of them.

The 3 Types of Feedback: Evaluate, Coach, Appreciate

What are the 3 types of feedback? Is it best to deliver different forms of feedback together or separately? In their book Thanks For the Feedback, Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen maintain that there are 3 types of feedback: 1) evaluation feedback, 2) coaching feedback, and 3) appreciation feedback. Further, they say that it’s best to separate these three strands when giving feedback because they can drown each other out when offered together. Keep reading to learn about the characteristics of the 3 types of feedback and some tips on how to best deliver them.

Building a Cohesive Workplace: Learn From the Bees

Are you part of a cohesive workplace? Is everyone truly working together? A key to creating a cohesive workplace is to think of it as a hive. Bees operate in the interest of the group rather than the self. You can tap into employees’ hiving tendencies to create a cohesive team. Read more to learn three ways to build a cohesive workplace.

The Karmic Law: Liberal/Conservative Divide

How do liberals and conservatives view karmic law? How does karma fit in with our values of liberty and fairness? In his book The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses how karmic law is part of the philosophy behind the Tea Party movement. This is because karma is entwined with our ideas of fairness and liberty. He explains how liberals and conservatives prioritize these values differently. Read more to learn how karmic law relates to our ideas of liberty and fairness.

Global Population Growth: Consequences and Solutions

How fast is the world’s population growing? Which countries are contributing the most? What are the main challenges of global population growth? The United Nations predicts that in 2050, the earth’s population will be 9.7 billion. Most of this growth will come from nine countries, including India, Nigeria, and the United States. Many of these countries are already contending with poverty, resource limitation, environmental destruction, or political conflict. Adding more people to the mix will multiply these issues. In this article, we’ll discuss the effects and implications of global population growth and take a look at some solutions.

Why Skills Trump Passion: 3 Stories That Explain

Have you heard that ability matters more than passion when it comes to finding work you love? Do you know why skills trump passion? Cal Newport believes that it’s easier for highly skilled people to write their own tickets when it comes to job choice, ultimately allowing them to do work they love. He shares three stories that illustrate why skills trump passion. One story is his own. Read more to learn why skills trump passion.

Negative Core Beliefs: How to Correct Them With CBT

What are core beliefs in CBT? How are core beliefs formed? How can you correct negative core beliefs? Core beliefs are central beliefs (positive or negative) that people hold about themselves and the world, often formed through early childhood experiences. Examples of negative core beliefs include “I am not good enough,” or “I am a failure.” Learning to manage negative core beliefs can help a patient navigate their lives with a more accurate viewpoint. Learn how to deal with negative core beliefs below.

3 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally

How does the body protect itself from infections? Is it possible to influence this process to boost your immune response? The body mounts a defense against infections by releasing antibodies that neutralize foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. You can strengthen your immune system by eating a plant-based diet, exercising regularly, and supplementing with immunity-boosting compounds. In this article, we’ll take a look at ways to boost your immune system naturally through diet and exercise.