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How did a little girl from Pakistan become a Nobel laureate? Why did Malala leave Pakistan? Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai was only 10 years old when the Taliban arrived in her hometown in Pakistan. When Malala was 15, the Taliban shot and nearly killed her. I Am Malala, a New York Times best-seller, is Malala’s autobiography. Continue reading for an overview of I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai.
What are key Native American struggles today? How are indigenous people fighting for justice in the 21st century? Native American struggles today are focused on the right to self-determination—for example, the right to independent governing bodies. Many see the current US policies as a continuation of the genocide at the foundation of the country. Here are some of the ways that Native Americans are still fighting for their rights.
What are the regions of the brain and their functions? How do your mind and body depend on your brain? The brain has five main regions, each playing a unique role: the limbic system, the basal ganglia, the prefrontal cortex, the anterior cingulate gyrus (ACG), and the temporal lobes. Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses these five regions of the brain in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Keep reading to learn about the areas of the brain and what they do.
Do you struggle to stop doing things you shouldn’t? Why is it hard to change unhealthy habits? Your subconscious mind creates and relies on automatic routines, which has its advantages. But, this reliance has a negative flip side: It makes it difficult for you to break free from unhealthy habits. Read more to learn from Charles Duhigg, Tony Robbins, and others why it’s hard to break out of negative routines.
Do you want to prioritize the well-being of your employees? How can you create a more casual workplace? In his book Let My People Go Surfing, Yvon Chouinard says that a core tenet of Patagonia’s business philosophy is prioritizing the well-being of its employees. Your business depends on your employees, so ensuring their happiness and safety is a recipe for success. Discover three employee well-being initiatives that you should utilize as a manager.
How do hosts master podcast storytelling? What kind of anecdotes does Brittany Broski share on her podcast? Brittany Broski’s podcast, The Broski Report, isn’t just about interviews and discussions. It’s dotted with personal stories that bring her listeners closer to her off-screen persona. Here are brief recaps of the stories Broski shared in the podcast episode, “Let Me Talk to the Aliens.”
What makes a good life? What have prominent philosophers taught about living well? Depending on which philosophy you follow, there are many perspectives on what a good life is. Some say a good life is living according to reason, others say it’s dedicating yourself to something greater, and yet others say there is no such thing as a good life. Read on to learn how to live a good life from Aristotle, Nietzsche, and other philosophers.
What is complex PTSD, and how is it different from PTSD? What are the best steps toward recovery? Understanding complex PTSD requires looking at the physical and psychological impacts of abuse, neglect, and other kinds of repeated trauma. Thankfully, there are ways to recover from CPTSD, even for long-term sufferers. Continue reading to learn more about this disorder, including how to heal from it.
Are you afraid of death? Do you avoid thinking about it? Does an underlying sense of dread impact your joy of living? The fear of death is pervasive in our society. In Death: An Inside Story, spiritual teacher Sadhguru aims to inject some encouragement into the issue. He offers one specific perspective and three actions you can take to help you make peace with death. Continue reading to learn how to conquer the fear of death with Sadhguru’s recommendations.
What was Malala Yousafzai’s family like? What values did they pass on to her? Malala Yousafzai was born into poverty in a society that valued boys over girls and religious tradition over secular education. Yet, she became a Nobel-winning activist for girls’ education. The values of her family—compassion, gender equality, education, hospitality, and compassion—shaped her life early on. Read more to learn about the childhood of Malala Yousafzai.