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Do you struggle with negative self-talk? How can you stop talking negatively to yourself? Negative self-talk or inner voice can severely affect your self-esteem and close you off from the joys life has to offer. This can, in turn, reinforce your negative state, pulling you further and further into the rabbit hole of negative thinking. Psychologist Ethan Kross explains how to quiet your negative inner voice by redirecting your attention.
What is Neuralink technology? What can this technology do? What are brain-computer interfaces? Neuralink is a medical research company working to develop a safe, effective, and affordable brain-computer interface (BCI). BCIs allow people to control devices such as computers and smartphones with their thoughts, but in theory such devices have extensive applications and possibilities. Read on to learn about Neuralink technology, what it can do, and what the future holds for the company.
How should you deal with our modern influx of information? Are there efficient ways to keep, process, and use information? Your brain can handle only so much. To compensate for this limitation, neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin recommends that you create systems to categorize information and store it outside of your brain. That frees up your brain to be more creative and productive. Here’s Levitin’s advice on how to deal with information overload.
What is the critical period of brain development? At what age does the brain become set in stone? Can structural changes happen in the brain after the critical period is over? During the critical period, unused parts of the brain can change themselves to perform functions different from their original functions. In the past, the belief was that once this critical period was over, the brain was set in stone. However, we now know that the brain retains its potential for structural change. Here’s why the brain doesn’t become set in stone once the critical period is over.
What is the definition of self-compassion? Why is self-compassion so important? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says that many people are too hard on themselves and need to boost their self-worth. She explains that people need to practice self-compassion to do so. Let’s look at Neff’s definition of self-compassion so you can appreciate yourself more.
Do you want to know how to budget money on a low income? What are some budgeting practices you can adopt to secure your future and maximize the value you’re getting for your money? Budgeting is one of the most important financial skills you can develop, especially if you’re working a low-paying job. However, many low-income earners don’t budget their money and spend to their heart’s content, without much regard for how their spending takes them further and further away from long-term financial security. With this in mind, here’s how to budget money on a low income.
Do you need to make business connections? How do you build networks in business? According to Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold, one of the most important parts of starting a business is building connections. It’s necessary to have a support network—both in a professional and a personal sense—to keep things running smoothly. Continue reading to learn how to build networks in business.
Looking for some sales persuasion techniques? What are the best techniques for convincing a customer to buy something? Author Phil M. Jones has written seven best-selling business books and emphasizes the quality of conversations as the key to persuading customers. In Exactly What to Say, he shares his best sales persuasion techniques and key phrases that appeal to the customer’s subconscious mind. Read on for Jones’s best sales persuasion techniques, according to the advice in Exactly What to Say.
What is the design phase in project management? How should the project manager handle this stage of the project? In Scott Berkun’s book Making Things Happen, he explains what a manager can do during each phase of a project to ensure its success. During the design phase in project management, he says it’s important for the manager to foster the design team’s creativity. Read on to learn Berkun’s tips for handling the design phase in project management.
What was Prince Harry and his mother Diana’s relationship like? How did Harry cope with her unexpected death in 1997? In Spare, Harry describes his relationship with his mother as loving, but her unfortunate death in a car crash left him in pain. It wasn’t until years later in therapy that he finally confronted the trauma he endured after her death. Read below to learn more about Prince Harry and Diana’s relationship.