Radical Self-Acceptance: You Have to Break to Heal

Radical Self-Acceptance: You Have to Break to Heal

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in your shortcomings? Do you feel like you can only focus on your flaws and the flaws of others? When we feel like we’ve hit our lowest point, or “hit rock bottom”, it’s the perfect time to open up to Radical Self-Acceptance. We can realize that even if we’re “flawed”, we don’t need to be constantly watching and judging ourselves. We often find that we have to be truly, deeply injured before we can begin to heal.  Keep reading to learn how you can practice Radical Self-Acceptance to pull yourself out of a

The Dangers of Groupthink in Politics

The Dangers of Groupthink in Politics

What is groupthink? What are some examples of groupthink in politics? Groupthink occurs when a group’s desire for internal harmony supersedes critical reasoning. In politics, groupthink is particularly dangerous because it leads to irrational, dysfunctional decisions that affect entire nations. For example, politicians with no scientific training are creating policies on climate change that affect not just their nation but the whole world. Keep reading to learn about groupthink in politics.

Celebrate Small Wins to Achieve Big Dreams

What Is the Secret to Living a Happy Life?

Do you celebrate your small wins? Or do you wait until you achieve a significant breakthrough? Why is it important to every success, no matter how small? A popular 1968 Harvard Business Review article reported that people are motivated by achievement and progress, even if it’s small. When you celebrate small wins, you create momentum and build confidence in further success. Read about why it’s important to celebrate small wins and how it can help you achieve your big dreams.

How to Develop Resilience: The Japanese Way

How to Develop Resilience: The Japanese Way

How does one develop resilience? Is there a secret formula that can help you become better at handling the curve balls that life throws at you? Resilience is the ability to handle setbacks and just keep going. The Japanese link the attitude of resilience to ikigai, or life purpose. They believe that people who clearly know their ikigai—their reason for being—tend to develop resilience in their pursuit of it. Keep reading to learn how to develop resilience the Japanese way.

3 Ways to Cultivate Belonging in the Workplace

3 Ways to Cultivate Belonging in the Workplace

Why does belonging matter in the workplace? What can you, as a leader, do to foster a sense of belonging in your organization? Belonging is an important element of inclusion. The key to cultivating a sense of belonging in the workplace is to infuse your working environment with a constant stream of belonging cues. Here are three tips on how to foster a sense belonging in the workplace using belonging cues.

Are We Living in the Matrix? The Short Answer Is Yes

Are We Living in the Matrix? The Short Answer Is Yes

Are we living in the matrix? Is reality an illusion? Is everything we experience a product of some sort of existential, or worse, technologically programmed simulation? The idea that reality is an illusion is central to several worldviews (e.g. Buddhism and Hinduism). The concept of the matrix has also been explored in sci-fi movies such as The Matrix and The Truman Show, in which the main characters discover that their entire realities are programmed. Is it possible that we are indeed living in the matrix? And if so, how do we escape? Keep reading for the answer to the question:

Are You Addicted to Distraction?

Are You Addicted to Distraction?

If deep work is so valuable, why don’t we do it more often? How did we become addicted to distraction in the workplace? There are three major distractions that workers face daily: open offices, instant communication, and social media. These distractions are ubiquitous in the corporate setting and are often even supported by companies. Keep reading to learn more about how the distraction addiction is preventing deep work.

Resilient Thinking: Managing Interconnected Systems

Resilient Thinking: Managing Interconnected Systems

What is resilient thinking? How do you make a system resilient? The resilient thinking approach examines how complex interconnected systems can be managed in the face of shocks and unexpected disruptions. Making a system resilient comes from linking its parts in a way that makes it possible for them to reconfigure and adapt. Read about resilient thinking and how it has been applied to real-world problems.

Should You Adopt Inflated Job Titles?

Should You Adopt Inflated Job Titles?

What are the benefits of giving inflated job titles to your employees? Should you use deflated job titles instead? As your company grows, deciding on job titles will become important. Inflating job titles is one way to attract talent to your company. On the other hand, deflating job titles gives new employees the chance to recalibrate when they join you. Continue reading for more information about inflated and deflated job titles.