Subconscious Thoughts: Why Do You Have Them?

Subconscious Thoughts: Why Do You Have Them?

Why do you have subconscious thoughts? What is their role in your behavior? Psychologist and bestselling author Nicole LePera studied the brain to find the link to subconscious thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. According to LePera, we should be more aware of how childhood conditioning impacts mental and physical health through the subconscious. Keep reading to find out why you have subconscious thoughts, according to LePera.

How to Question Your Beliefs and Why You Should

How to Question Your Beliefs and Why You Should

Why do people cling to their beliefs? How can you make an effort to challenge your own beliefs and assumptions? Questioning your beliefs means approaching them with curiosity rather than certainty. You investigate what you don’t know instead of clinging tightly to old ways of thinking and becoming defensive. Here’s how to question your beliefs and why you should.

Generational Trauma Patterns That Sabotage You

Generational Trauma Patterns That Sabotage You

How do generational trauma patterns affect you? Why are these patterns harmful? Holistic psychologist Nicole LePera argues that you can take control of patterns that don’t serve you and live a healthier, happier life. According to her, self-sabotaging patterns stem from unresolved childhood traumatic experiences. Keep reading to learn how generational trauma patterns lead to self-sabotage, according to LePera.

The Benefits of Trying New Things That Challenge You

The Benefits of Trying New Things That Challenge You

What are the benefits of trying new things? Why should you break the rules every once in a while? In Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino explains that you should step outside your comfort zone if you want to be a true rebel. This will help you test your limits and learn about yourself so you can grow as a person. Here’s why trying new things can make you a better person.

Satya Nadella: Empathy Is the Cornerstone of Life & Work

Satya Nadella: Empathy Is the Cornerstone of Life & Work

How did Satya Nadella deal with his son’s disabilities? How did he apply those lessons to the rest of his life and career? The theme that is the most central to Satya Nadella’s business philosophy is empathy. For Nadella, empathy is the cornerstone of all that he does, both personally and professionally, and he believes that it’s shaped his career at Microsoft and his vision for the company. Keep reading to learn how Nadella developed empathy and why it’s so important to him.

Too Much Confidence: Why It’s a Problem & What to Do About It

Too Much Confidence: Why It’s a Problem & What to Do About It

Is it bad to be overly confident? Why is it important to temper your confidence? Having too much confidence in your beliefs and abilities makes you too assured that all your views are correct, making you closed off to alternative perspectives. According to Adam Grant, the antidote to overconfidence is a healthy dose of doubt. When your doubt and confidence are balanced, you have faith in your abilities and can acknowledge that you may have more to learn. There are several ways to balance your level of doubt and confidence.

Stoic Self-Control: 4 Ways to Be the Captain of Your Ship

Stoic Self-Control: 4 Ways to Be the Captain of Your Ship

If your life were a ship, would you be the captain or a passenger? Are you in control, or are you just along for the ride? In The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman say that self-control is central to the Stoic way of living. They explain that you can control your view of life in four ways: recognize what you can and can’t control, notice yourself, be mindful of your emotions, and see your assumptions. Read more to learn four ways to live with Stoic self-control.

Unresolved Trauma in Adults: James O’Brien’s Story

Unresolved Trauma in Adults: James O’Brien’s Story

If you experience trauma in childhood, how might that affect you as an adult? What’s a “survival personality”? In How Not to Be Wrong, James O’Brien tells how the trauma he experienced as a child shaped his life as an adult. We compare O’Brien’s perspectives to those found in books such as What Happened to You? and The Body Keeps the Score, which take a more clinical approach to some of the same issues. Keep reading for a discussion of unresolved trauma in adults, starting with O’Brien’s own experience.

Attachment Patterns in Psychology: Childhood Mirroring

Attachment Patterns in Psychology: Childhood Mirroring

What are attachment patterns in psychology? How does your childhood influence your current attachment pattern? Bestselling author Nicole LePera argues that the most effective way to overcome defensive childhood patterns is to consciously address the childhood experiences that caused you pain. According to her, the reason your attachment pattern holds so much sway over you is that you’re still using it to avoid feeling your childhood pain. Keep reading to learn LePera’s explanation of psychological attachment patterns caused in childhood.

How to Prevent Burnout Before It Affects Your Life

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How can you prevent burnout before you even feel it? Can burnout happen to anyone? Burnout can negatively affect your physical, emotional, and mental health. Luckily, Amelia and Emily Nagoski believe that burnout can be prevented if the right measures are taken. Let’s look at how to prevent burnout, as explained in Amelia and Emily’s book Burnout.