Shortform Books

3 Innovative Uses of Probiotics to Prevent & Treat Disease

What are some innovative uses of probiotics? How can we use probiotics to prevent and treat disease? Science journalist Ed Yong believes there are many exciting uses of probiotics that could have a major impact on disease treatment and prevention. In his book I Contain Multitudes, he explains three innovative ways we can use probiotics now and in the future. Read on to learn about three innovative uses of probiotics, according to Yong’s examples.

The Importance of Consistency and How to Harness Its Power

Why is consistency important? How can you keep showing up for your goals when the going gets tough? The key to success in anything in life is harnessing the power of consistency. However, doing what needs to be done on a consistent basis remains a stumbling block for many people trying to achieve their goals. Keep reading to learn about the importance of consistency in achieving your goals.

The Ideal Life: 3 Steps to Reaching Maximum Happiness

What is the ideal life for you? How do you decide what you want your life to look like? The ideal life is different for everyone, so it’s your job to figure out what it looks like. If you’re having trouble picturing it, follow these steps from Vishen Lakhiani’s book The Buddha and the Badass. Let’s dive deep into the three steps Lakhiani recommends.

The Citizens United Ruling & Project REDMAP: Shifting Right

What was the Citizens United ruling? What was Project REDMAP? What impact did these have on American politics? In Dark Money, Jane Mayer discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling and Project REDMAP in the context of the Koch brothers. She explains how the ruling and the project led to a shift rightward in American politics, particularly in the states. Read more to learn about the Citizens United ruling and Project REDMAP—and to see how money and politics converge.

Why Is Population Decline a Problem Across the Globe?

Why is population decline a problem in the U.S., China, Europe, and other global powers? What’s causing birth rates to fall? For the first time in 50 years, deaths in China outnumbered births. Experts argue that population decline is a problem in the U.S., Europe, and other wealthy nations, placing them on the same crash course as China if they don’t figure out a way to turn things around quickly. Read on to learn why population decline is a problem worldwide and if our population panic is warranted.

The Power of Regret: Book Overview & Takeaways

What is Daniel Pink’s The Power of Regret about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In his book The Power of Regret, Daniel Pink explains why having regrets is a good thing. According to Pink, you can grow from your regrets and use them to improve your life. Read below for a brief overview of the book The Power of Regret.

How to Have a Successful Marriage: First, Be Friends

What’s the key to a successful marriage? What do happily married couples do differently? According to relationship researcher John Gottman, the foundation of a successful and emotionally fulfilling marriage is marital friendship. If your marriage lacks this foundation, it’s only a matter of time before cracks begin to appear. Here’s how to have a successful marriage, according to Gottman and Silver.

Louise Hay: Practicing Self-Love Is the Answer to Every Problem

What exactly is meant by self-love? Why do so many people struggle to love themselves as they are? When you love yourself, you feel worthy the way you are and put your happiness and well-being first. However, practicing self-love is difficult for many people because our culture encourages perfectionism, which in turn, breeds self-criticism—the polar opposite of self-love. Here’s why it’s so important to show yourself a little love now and then.

Best Books on Emotional Intelligence for Children & Adults

Do you want to manage your emotions better? What are the best books on emotional intelligence to read? Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and handle emotions. People who have high emotional intelligence have more meaningful conversations, can handle bad situations, and are better leaders. If you want to strengthen your emotional intelligence, check out these books that will help you in your personal and professional life.

Focus on the Positive and Banish Negativity

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? What can you do to combat the tendency to think in negative terms and learn to focus on the positive? The human brain is wired for negativity because it aids survival. However, you have the power to consciously override the negativity bias and train yourself to focus on the positive. Here’s why the human mind is wired for negative thinking and what you can do to reframe it for more positivity.