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What is the function of the gut? What are some things you can do to maintain a healthy gut? The gut encompasses organs, muscles, and bacteria that digest food and fight off nasty infections. To ensure it’s healthy, you need to take care of your microbiome, which is the good bacteria in your gut. Here’s how to keep a healthy gut, according to Giulia Enders.
Do you fight with your family all the time? Are we all traumatized in childhood, just to different degrees? If you suffer from persistent anxiety, depression, or illness, you might be playing out trauma from your family’s past. According to trauma expert Mark Wolynn, there are four types of toxic family dynamics that can disrupt your ability to process and address childhood trauma. Let’s look at the four toxic family dynamics that form the backdrop of people’s suffering.
Which author does Sasha think is prolific? Which book does Sasha thank for giving her the motivation to floss? Sasha works as a book guide writer here at Shortform—she makes educational guides that help readers gain insights into their favorite books. Sasha is originally from Tokyo, Japan. She moved to the United States for a while, and is now back in Japan.
Would you say you’re living your best life? If not, what do you think is preventing you? What excuses do you give yourself for not pursuing the things you want to do in life? Many people feel frustrated and unhappy with some aspects of their lives, blaming outside forces. We all have excuses for why we can’t do what we’d love to be doing. But our excuses are never really the reason we don’t act; underlying those excuses are self-doubt and fear of failure. We need to shift to thinking about the inner resources we do have to start living
How important is a teamwork culture in your organization? Why is a collaborative work environment more important than corporate culture? Many companies believe that creating an enticing corporate culture is what makes the business thrive. While corporate culture (various perks, free lunches, etc.) can attract people to work for your organization, it’s not what makes them stay. High-value people seek to do meaningful work as part of a supportive, collaborative team. Keep reading to learn about the importance of teamwork in an organization.
Do you feel in control of how you spend your time? Do you believe it’s possible to have full control over your time? Time management is an important skill to have, but it’s also important to temper your expectations about it. Contrary to self-help gurus and time management experts, you’re not really in control of your time. In his book Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman debunks the biggest time management myth you’ve been led to believe—that you can have full control over how you spend your time provided you have the right tools. Let’s cover the two reasons why you
What are the standards men have when it comes to relationships? What do men want in a relationship? According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, men aren’t interested in being in a monogamous, committed relationship. However, if a man does decide to settle down, he will do it on his own terms. Here’s what men really want in a relationship, according to Rollo Tomassi.
What does self-acceptance have to do with self-esteem? What’s the key difference between self-acceptance and self-esteem? Self-acceptance is an essential ingredient of self-esteem. However, it’s not the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is a state you experience. Self-acceptance is an action you take. Keep reading to learn about the role of self-acceptance in self-esteem, according to psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden.
What is the role of bacteria in the gut? How does the gut microbiome help keep your body healthy? Most of the bacteria in your body live in your gut. While scientists are still discovering everything they do, it’s clear that these bacteria serve several important functions, including keeping us healthy and providing us with nutrients. Keep reading to learn about the role of bacteria in the gut.
Does the feminist movement undermine masculinity? How is feminism reshaping the definition of masculinity? According to Rollo Tomassi, feminism and masculinity aren’t on the same playing field. In his book The Rational Male, he argues that the aim of the feminine agenda is to keep women in a position of power so they can manipulate men into prioritizing women’s needs and sexual strategies over men’s. Here’s how feminism undermines masculinity, according to Tomassi.