Shortform Books

The 5 Symptoms of Heavy Breathing to Be Aware Of

What are the symptoms of heavy breathing? How can breathing too much cause weight gain and mental fatigue? Breathing too much degrades your health in many ways, including decreasing your tolerance to carbon dioxide and reducing the oxygenation of your muscles and organs. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown discusses a few of the adverse symptoms you may experience. Below we’ll take a look at the symptoms that could cause great harm to your mind and body.

Vaclav Smil: Climate Change Must Be Addressed Realistically

How well do people understand the way the world works? How does this impact our assessment of climate change and its solutions? According to scientist Vaclav Smil, climate change can be slowed, but only gradually and at great expense. In How the World Really Works, he argues that this is because our current way of life relies so heavily on fossil fuels. Keep reading to understand the climate situation in the context of how the world really works.

4 Benefits of Discipline: Ryan Holiday’s Formula for the Good Life

Are your emotions out of control and creating self-destructive patterns? How can discipline help these patterns? Discipline isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. In Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday outlines several of its advantages. Discipline can keep you from going to extremes, helps you live a good life, regulates your emotions, and increases your self-awareness. Let’s take a closer look at these four benefits of discipline that you can experience.

What Causes Anger Outbursts in Kids? The Top 2 Reasons

Does your child get angry quickly? What causes anger outbursts in young children? There’s a belief that outbursts come from manipulative children and medical diagnoses, but that’s actually not correct. That’s why The Explosive Child by Ross Greene helps you discover the cause of your child’s behavioral issues so you can work together to address them. Continue reading to learn what causes anger outbursts in children so you can start overcoming them.

Is There a Climate Crisis? A Rational Look at Climate Alarmism

Is there a climate crisis? Is climate alarmism called for? Who and what is to be believed? Even though it’s becoming more widely accepted that climate change is real, questions remain. We’re struggling to find answers, much less consensus, on what steps we should take, whether they’ll be enough, and how drastic the environmental situation really is. Keep reading for an assessment of the climate situation from award-winning science writer Michael Shellenberger.

How to Craft a Story: The 6-Step Process That Anyone Can Learn

Where do story ideas come from? What kinds of characters engage an audience? When you edit, what should you take out? When you have a message to convey to an audience, it takes time to craft a story that’s perfectly suited for the job. Biesenbach outlines a process you can use to create a story that matches the audience you need to reach and the message you want to deliver. Keep reading to learn how to craft a story, from finding an idea to editing your draft.

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan: Book Overview & Takeaways

What if you could discipline children without arguing with them? Why are breaks better than time-outs? How can you help kids stick to routines? In his book 1-2-3 Magic, Thomas Phelan introduces a simple counting approach to discipline that lets you spend less time managing your child’s behavior and more time enjoying your relationship. His advice works for parents and others who care for children. Continue reading for an overview of this practical book that can bring more joy and peace into your home.

Is Elon Musk Ruining Twitter?

What key changes has Elon Musk made to Twitter? What has their impact been on users and the platform? Is Elon Musk ruining Twitter? After purchasing Twitter for $44 billion, changes Musk has made to Twitter have ruffled the feathers of a broad array of users and compromised the platform’s functionality and long-term viability. The company is now worth less than half of what Musk paid for it. Keep reading for a look at the changes Musk has made and a look at their impact.

The Cycle of Motivation: Repetition + Feedback = Success

How do you create a cycle of motivation? Why is repetition helpful for encouragement? According to Jeff Haden’s book The Motivation Myth, motivation is the momentum that keeps your program of improvement moving forward through a repeating, self-energizing cycle. He further talks about how that cycle works and how it provides you with steady feedback. Let’s look at how to create a cycle of motivation to keep the momentum going.

The 4 Benefits of Breathing Through Your Nose & Not the Mouth

What’s the best way to improve your breathing? What are the benefits of breathing through your nose? Breathing specialist Patrick McKeown’s main recommendation that anyone can use to improve their breathing is to exclusively breathe through the nose, not the mouth. The primary reason nasal breathing is so healthy is that it naturally limits the air you can breathe. Let’s check out the other benefits of breathing through your nose, according to The Oxygen Advantage.