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What is spaced repetition? How can it help you study and learn? Spaced repetition is a study method in which you revisit material multiple times at certain intervals. It’s a way of making your study time more efficient and effective. Continue reading to learn about spaced repetition and how it can help you learn and remember anything.
How can you overcome codependency? What are the five stages you will pass through? Overcoming codependency is similar to overcoming the loss of a loved one—you will likely encounter the five stages of grief. Don’t let the grief discourage you. You must pass through the stages before you can move forward with your more independent life. Continue reading for advice from codependency expert Melody Beattie.
Why does Robin Sharma say that everyone should have mentors (whether they’re alive or dead)? Why should you go the extra mile to build close friendships? In his book Who Will Cry When You Die?, author and self-help professional Robin Sharma insists that every person should have mentors in life. This is because it’s impossible to learn everything you need by yourself. Mentorship can help you gain second-hand wisdom and speed up your personal growth. Here is why the importance of mentorship cannot be underestimated.
Which cashflow quadrant are you in? Do you generate income from the work you do (E and S quadrants) or from the assets you own (B and I quadrants)? Which quadrant is the most conducive to building wealth? Robert Kiyosaki uses the concept of the ESBI quadrant to categorize different ways of generating income. The first two quadrants, employees (E) and the self-employed and small business owners (S) are usually dead-ends on the road to wealth. The other two quadrants, big business owners (B) and investors (I), are the most conducive to accumulating wealth because those are the categories in
Do you celebrate your small wins? Why is it important to celebrate small achievements on the way towards a big goal? Celebrating small wins sparks powerful feelings of accomplishment and motivation and serves to remind you of the value of your hard work. Studies have also shown that continuously celebrating small wins achievements is a fairly easy way to boost your overall happiness—it’s much easier to continue pursuing a goal when it feels good, or even fun, rather than like a chore. Here is how to build small wins into the path towards your goal.
What is self-care, and why is it important? What does detachment have to do with self-care? There are many different definitions of self-care, but the one we will be exploring is the one described by Melody Beattie in her book Codependent No More. Beattie believes that practicing self-care is one of the most important steps in overcoming codependency. Continue below for insights on self-care and how it relates to codependency.
What is active recall studying? How might this method help you learn and remember almost anything? Active recall is the act of retrieving information from your memory to deliberately strengthen the neural pathways to it—making sure that it stays accessible in your memory. Author Barbara Oakley asserts that, of all the common study methods that have been researched, active recall studying is the most effective. Read more to learn about active recall studying and how it can help you learn.
What is second-order thinking? How can you use second-order thinking to prioritize decision-making? Second-order thinking is a process that you can use to make better and more deliberate decisions. During second-order thinking, you think about the consequences of your choices in order to make more informed decisions. There are four categories of second-order decisions: rules, presumptions, standards, and routines. Continue reading to learn more about each type of second-order decision.
Does your memory need a boost? What techniques can help? If you want to remember a person’s name, a grocery list, or information for a test at school, certain techniques can come in handy. The books A Mind for Numbers and Moonwalking with Einstein discuss five mnemonic strategies you should add to your memory toolbox. Read more to learn about these mnemonic strategies.
What are the most common deathbed regrets? Is it possible to avoid them before you run out of time? In his book Who Will Cry When You Die? Robin Sharma lays out the most common end-of-life regrets and proposes a plan on how to avoid them. Sharma says that the first step is to regain control of your life by finding your purpose. Continue reading to learn what steps you can take to live a more fulfilling life.