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Malala Yousafzai’s Activism: One Girl’s Fight for All Girls

Why does Malala Yousafzai have such a strong value for education? How does she find the courage to speak out against people who want her dead? It’s a remarkable story: A child born into poverty in a society that valued boys over girls and religious tradition over secular education became a Nobel-winning activist for girls’ education. Malala Yousafzai’s activism started at an early age and continues to inspire people all over the world. Continue reading to learn how even a bullet couldn’t stop Malala’s brave fight against evil.

How to Write a Good Job Description: Define a Role’s Purpose

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What makes a good job description? How do you define an open role’s purpose? The first question you should answer in a hiring rubric is “What’s the role’s current purpose?” This is an important question, as the company may prioritize different responsibilities and traits from the same role at different points in time. Learn how to write a good job description to attract the right candidate.

Recovering From CPTSD by Embracing the Adequate

How can a survivor of trauma recover from CPTSD? What does it mean to embrace the adequate, and how can that help? Recovering from CPTSD is possible when you embrace the adequate, meaning that you see yourself as good enough and let go of perfectionism. You can apply the “good enough” mindset to other areas of your life, too. Continue on to see how changing your mindset can help you recover.

How to Die Well: 3 Tips From Spiritual Teacher Sadhguru

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If you want to die well, how should you live? What should you avoid at the very end of your life? Dying well isn’t just about your last moments; it’s about the hours, days, and even years before your death. In Death: An Inside Story, spiritual teacher Sadhguru recommends that you practice mindfulness throughout your life, spend your final years in nature, and surrender your individuality as you die. Keep reading for Sadhguru’s advice on how to die well.

Fast Like a Girl’s Schedule for Healthy Fasting

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Are you a woman looking to try a fasting diet? How can you fast based on your hormonal cycle? In Fast Like a Girl, Mindy Pelz suggests that you can establish and maintain hormonal balance by following her fasting schedule. She recommends a schedule that’s divided into four phases based on your cycle. Check out Fast Like a Girl‘s schedule that’ll help women fast safely.

Command and Control vs. Trust and Inspire Leadership (Covey)

Are you a modern leader or a throwback to the Industrial Age? What if you could hit the nail on the head when it comes to what’s required in leadership today? In Trust and Inspire, Stephen M. R. Covey argues that the fundamental nature of work has changed since the industrial era, necessitating a corresponding shift in leadership. He discusses the difference between industrial and modern work and explains why leaders must evolve to keep up. Read more to understand Command and Control vs. Trust and Inspire leadership.

Cases of “Brain Fog” Increase After Covid-19 Pandemic

How common is brain fog after Covid-19? What are some other causes of the increase in cognitive impairment? More Americans are reporting that they’re having trouble with attention, memory, and focus. Many use the term “brain fog” to describe what they’re experiencing. Some experts think it could be linked to Covid-19. Keep reading to learn why many are struggling with brain fog after the pandemic.

Why Did the Taliban Shoot Malala? How One Girl Provoked Evil

Why did the Taliban shoot Malala Yousafzai? Why did they consider her such a threat? Surrounded by the Taliban’s increasing violence and attacks on women and girls in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai did what she believed was right. She continued going to school despite the Taliban’s ban, and—encouraged by her father—she spoke out in support of girls’ education. Read more to learn why the Taliban shot Malala.

Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz: Book Overview & Takeaways

Is fasting a safe way to diet? Why is fasting for women different than men? How can mistimed fasting affect a woman’s hormones? In Fast Like a Girl, Mindy Pelz says that fasting won’t work for women if they don’t cater their diets to their hormonal cycles. The solution is to align fasting schedules and hormonal cycles. Read below for an overview of Fast Like a Girl.

How to Create a Talent Pool: Finding the Strongest Candidates

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What’s a talent pool? Who should you ask for referrals? Rather than creating a job posting and sending it out for anybody to respond to, the authors of Who recommend you create a talent pool instead. This process involves asking trusted employees for referrals and cultivating relationships with those referrals. Discover how to create a talent pool of potential candidates.