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Informed Decision-Making in Healthcare: How to Assess Outcomes

When you’re making medical decisions, what do you consider? How do you evaluate your options? Medical decisions are some of the most important decisions you make. Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin argues that you shouldn’t try to intuit such decisions because your brain just isn’t good at it. He recommends using a fourfold table to analyze the information you’re working with. Continue reading to learn how to use this process for informed decision-making in healthcare.

Challenging Negative Self-Talk: Strategies and Tips

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? How can you stop negative self-talk and train yourself to think more positively? According to neuroscientist and psychologist Ethan Kross, we can’t stop negative self-talk completely, but we can quiet it and therefore reduce its power over us. In his book Chatter, he shares five research-based strategies for challenging negative self-talk. Here’s how we can prevent our negative self-talk from interfering with our success, happiness, and health.

4 Myths About Abuse: Debunking the Lies

What are some myths about abuse? Is domestic abuse intentional or are abusers victims as well? Domestic abuse is a serious issue that many people don’t know they’re a victim of. In Why Does He Do That?, Lundy Bancroft dispels common misconceptions about abuse that people should be aware of. Continue reading to learn the myths people believe about domestic abuse and why they’re not real.

The Human Connection: What We All Have in Common

What is the center point of the human connection? What do all humans have in common? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says that engaging in self-compassion means being aware that the pain you feel is the same pain others feel during hard times. Recognizing suffering as a connection point bonds you to all human beings. Keep reading to learn what connects human beings on a grounded level.

Overwhelmed at Work? Do These 3 Things

Are you overwhelmed at work? Do you find it difficult to keep up with everything on your to-do list? Do you often find yourself working to the point of burnout? While working hard is essential, it’s also important to find the proper balance between work and rest. In other words, you should work hard—but not to the point of exhaustion. With this in mind, here are some strategies to help you adjust your workload without compromising performance.

Fear Appeal in Advertising: Is It Effective?

What is fear appeal advertising? Is it an effective advertising technique? In Ca$hvertising, Drew Whitman offers insider tricks on how to craft the most compelling, money-generating ads for your business. He argues that most advertisers don’t recognize that their ads must address core human needs, including avoiding fear or threats, to gain the attention of consumers. Keep reading to learn why a fear appeal in advertising is effective, according to Whitman.

Stuck in the Past? Here’s How to Turn the Page

Do you often find yourself lost in thought, falling down the rabbit hole of past memories? Are you stuck in the past? The more you’re stuck in the past, the more you carry pain from your past moments into your present. Too much focus on the past creates guilt, regret, resentment, sadness, bitterness, and unforgiveness. Here’s how to free yourself from the burden of the past so you can turn the page and move forward with your life.

Causes of Chronic Dissatisfaction & Ways to Defeat It

What causes chronic dissatisfaction both personally and in society at large? What are some ways to overcome it? In Wanting, author Luke Burgis argues that most of our desires in society are inauthentic. According to the theory of “mimetic desire,” we’re hardwired to pursue false desires because we mimic what others in society want, leaving us chronically dissatisfied. Read on to learn more about the causes of chronic dissatisfaction and how to overcome it, according to Burgis.

The 2 Problems With a Culture of Fear in the Workplace

What is a culture of fear like at work? What are the problems with leading with fear? In The Fearless Organization, Amy C. Edmondson says that, despite the clear benefits of psychologically safe workplaces, many companies don’t install them. Instead, they continue to take a fear-based tactic that comes with two key problems. Continue reading to learn the problems with a culture of fear in the workplace.

The Best Prince Harry Quotes From Spare

What are the best Prince Harry quotes from his autobiography Spare? What are the most shocking reveals in the book? In Spare, Prince Harry explains why he left his homeland, family, and royal role, instead choosing to live in California with his wife Meghan Markle. Harry tells his life story from his own perspective, rather than from the distorted perspective of the British media. Continue reading for quotes from Spare that will keep you pondering about the Royal Family.