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How important is it for humans to feel love and belonging? What exactly is love? According to Brené Brown, love and belonging are essential to human well-being. Belonging is when you can truly be yourself, and the people around you love you for it. Love is a deep form of shared belonging. Keep reading to learn about the human need for love and belonging, according to Brené Brown.
What role do schools play in students’ self-esteem? What can educators do to help nurture their students’ confidence? Many parents are emotionally unable to teach their children the skills and beliefs necessary to achieve healthy self-esteem. Schools can rectify this gap and boost their students’ confidence—or, if they misstep, they can reinforce the harmful behaviors learned at home and further impair their students’ psychological development. Here’s how schools can help nurture children’s self-esteem.
Do you often find yourself falling down the negative thinking spiral? How do you break the habit of negative thinking? Human beings are creatures of habit. Once you get into the habit of thinking a certain way, it sticks with you. The longer you practice the negative thinking habit—whether consciously or unconsciously—the harder it is to break. Here’s how to break negative thought patterns once and for all.
What is the key to success? How do your ideas of what it takes to achieve success compromise your ability to do so? Many people believe success is a matter of luck, talent, or intelligence. While these things matter, the key to success lies in your mindset. According to Richard Koch, the author of The 80/20 Principle, there are three core beliefs you must internalize to embark on the path of success: 1) major improvements are always possible, 2) it’s your duty to enjoy life, and 3) time is abundant. Let’s examine the mindset shifts you must make to invite
What role does self-esteem play in modern education? Why is it important that educators put effort into building healthy self-esteem in their students? Developing self-esteem should be a major objective, not an afterthought. That’s the view of psychotherapist Nathaniel Branden. Since the aim of educational institutions is to provide students with the skills and qualities necessary for professional success, they must make building self-esteem—not compliance—their central focus. One way to do this is through the curriculum. Read about the importance of self-esteem in education and how schools can adjust their curricula to promote healthy self-esteem.
How does exercise benefit the brain? Can physical exercise help with mental health issues? It’s no secret that exercise is key to staying fit and preventing disease. But when it comes to the brain, exercise is rarely factored in as a preventative measure. Keep reading to learn about the mental benefits of exercise.
What are Yamanaka genes? How can these genes reverse aging? Yamanaka genes are a group of genes that encode transcription factors that have been shown to convert mature cells into stem cells. These factors hold promise in our quest to reverse aging—stem cells can grow into any type of cell (e.g. neurons, heart cells, liver cells) and could be used to replace the age-related cell damage. Here’s how Yamanaka genes can one day help reverse your biological clock.
What’s Vex King’s Good Vibes, Good Life about? What’s the key message to take away from the book? In Good Vibes, Good Life, Vex King argues that the key to living your dream life is to have good vibrations or “good vibes.” The key to minimizing bad vibes and maximizing good ones, King argues, is self-love and acceptance. Below is a brief overview of Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King.
Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Do you feel as though something is missing but can’t quite put your finger on what it is? According to Gay Hendricks, the author of The Big Leap, a sense of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfillment often stems from what he calls the “Upper Limit Problem.” In other words, you’re feeling unfulfilled because you’ve reached a level of success and happiness that you’re not comfortable with. Here’s how success propels you to your happiness threshold, according to Hendricks.
Do your emotions often get out of hand? How can you channel your negative emotions into more constructive ends? According to Brené Brown, emotions are a powerful force of love and connection when used correctly and channeled into positive actions. Used improperly, they cut us off from each other, leaving us divided and hateful. Here’s how to deal with negative emotions, according to Brené Brown.