Hannah Aster

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Hannah is a seasoned writer and editor who started her journey with Shortform nearly five years ago. She grew up reading mostly fiction books but transitioned to non-fiction writing when she started her travel website in 2018. When she's not writing or traveling, you can find Hannah working on home reno projects, crafting, or taking care of plants.

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Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and minors in professional and creative writing

Why do Guys Cheat? The Top 5 Reasons

Why do guys cheat when they’re in a relationship or married? If they cheat, does it mean they don’t love you? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five main reasons why guys cheat: because sex isn’t emotional, because they think they can get away with it, because they’re not ready to be exclusive, because they’re not happy at home, and because there are other women willing to sleep with them. Continue on to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about guys who cheat.

Scott Young’s Ultralearning Method: Study Smarter

What are the benefits of learning Scott Young’s Ultralearning techniques? How could ultralearning help improve your work and personal life? Ultralearning is a study strategy created by Scott Young. There are many benefits to practicing ultralearning techniques, and this article will cover the top four. Continue on to learn about the benefits of Scott Young’s ultralearning method.

How to Improve Memory Retrieval: Self-Testing

What is memory retrieval? Why don’t traditional study methods work as well as self-testing? Memory retrieval is the process of recalling information that you’ve stored in your memory. The best way to store information long-term is through self-testing. Although reading and memorizing may seem like an effective way to study, the results are only short-term. Continue on to learn more about how self-testing helps improve memory retrieval.

The 9 Ultralearning Principles: Study Better

What are the nine Ultralearning principles? How can following these principles help you learn more efficiently? The nine principles of Ultralearning are metalearning, focus, directness, drill, retrieval, feedback, retention, deeper knowledge, and experimentation. Applying these principles to your studies will help you learn skills better than you would at college. Keep reading to learn more about the nine Ultralearning principles.

Wu Wei: The Taoist Practice of Non-Action

What does it mean to take non-action? Why should you never try to force things to happen before the universe is ready? An important lesson in the Tao Te Ching is practicing wu wei, or non-action. When we observe instead of act, it opens us up to a whole new world of possibilities. We must also learn to let go of ambition and the need for external validation because earthly pleasures only act as distractions from finding true fulfillment. Keep reading to learn more about non-action in Taoism.

Independence at Work Promotes Competency

How can you encourage your employees to work independently and with accountability? What are the top three behaviors that diminish independence? Allowing your employees to have independence at work has so many benefits. Your employees will learn accountability, self-reliance, responsibility, and gain confidence. You will be able to take time off and trust that your company is doing well. Continue on to learn why giving your employees independence is so crucial.

Group Behavior: How to Motivate a Group

Are you trying to motivate a group of people to partake in an activity? Do you struggle to get all the group members on board? If you’re trying to encourage group behavior, it’s important to realize that each individual in the group has their own levels of motivation. Some members of the group will join an activity right away while others will lack interest. Continue on to learn how to manage group behavior.

How to Live a Balanced Life With Taoism

Why is there no such thing as “good” and “evil” in Taoism? How can one achieve balance through objectivity? The Taoist belief is that one must live a balanced life and can achieve this by living objectively. This means that a Taoist master must embrace all people without labeling or defining them. Continue on to learn more about objectivity and balance in Taoism.

Tiny Habits Examples: How to Use Fogg’s Method

Are you interested in BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits method but aren’t quite sure how to use apply it in real life? Do you want Tiny Habits examples to help you better understand? In this article, we’ve put together six examples of how to use the Tiny Habits method. One of the examples is from Fogg himself and the other five are from Habiteers (anyone who follows the Tiny Habits method). Continue on for Tiny Habits examples.

Accidental Diminishers: 3 Steps to Avoid Being One

Do you fear that you may inadvertently be having a diminishing effect on your staff? Do you want to know how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher? Accidental Diminishers often have the best intentions and don’t realize the diminishing effect they’re causing. There are three steps you need to follow to ensure you are a Multiplier and not an Accidental Diminisher. Continue reading to learn how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher.