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Do you ever feel guilty after eating? Why do diets trigger self-judgment? Diets often cause weight gain by triggering cravings for forbidden foods. If you fail to control your weight through dieting, you’re more likely to judge and blame yourself rather than question the effectiveness of diets or the societal ideals of the perfect body. Let’s look at the root cause of feeling guilty after eating.
What are the qualities of a servant leader? Is servant leadership a worldly calling or a spiritual one? Servant leadership is Robert K. Greenleaf’s answer to the failure of modern institutions to meet the needs of those they serve and employ. His book Servant Leadership explains that any individual can be a servant leader if they embrace servile traits. Continue reading for a list of the best qualities of a servant leader.
What is the relationship between resilience and well-being? How can you strengthen your resilience? Resilience is one of the few positive psychology principles that you should strengthen in order to increase personal well-being. According to Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman, you can do so by developing several vital aspects of your life. Continue reading to learn how resilience will improve your lifestyle.
How do you screen tenants for rental property? What makes a tenant reliable? Screening is an important part of the renting process. When researching tenants, you need to do a background check, check with past landlords, and confirm how reliable they are. Let’s look at how to screen tenants for rental property.
Are you actively trying to get promoted? What can you do to improve your chances? Getting a promotion, whether it’s for the pay or glory, is most employees’ goal. It shows that your hard work has finally paid off and that you’re appreciated at your company. If you want to learn how to get promoted at work, keep reading.
How can you gain a confident body posture? Why does technology make your posture worse? In Presence, Amy Cuddy says that you can enhance your presence by making powerful postures habitual in your daily life. Being intentional about small adjustments to your posture can build over time into drastic improvements in your confidence and ability to express yourself. Continue reading if you want to feel self-assured through your posture all the time.
Do you ever ignore hunger cues? How do certain diets prevent you from getting the required nutritional needs? Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch says that the combined effect of harmful body image, weight gain from cravings, and self-judgment disrupt your ability to listen to your body’s cues. This will prevent you from fulfilling your body’s nutritional needs. Discover how ignoring hunger cues leads to unhealthy eating practices.
What is the servant leadership philosophy? How does this philosophy make the world a better place? Servant Leadership by Robert K. Greenleaf believes that servant leaders will pave the way toward a better future. He further defines the concept and lists some of the qualities you need to be a servant leader. Keep reading to learn why servant leadership would improve society.
Why does poverty exist? What geological and political factors increase people’s chances of living in poverty? For many people, once they live in poverty, it’s hard to escape it. While others might blame them for their position in society, there are external factors that prevent people from becoming financially stable. Let’s look at the five reasons why poverty exists, and why it’s not easy to solve.
How does optimism affect your physical health? Can a positive attitude protect you from illnesses? Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman writes that optimism not only mentally makes you feel better, but it can also improve your physical health. Research shows that people with high well-being have a lower risk of premature death and are less vulnerable to diseases. Discover more about how physical health and optimism affect each other.