What Is Self-Care, and Why Is It Important?

What Is Self-Care, and Why Is It Important?

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.

Active Recall Studying: The Most Effective Way to Learn

Active Recall Studying: The Most Effective Way to Learn

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.

Use Second-Order Thinking to Make Better Choices

Use Second-Order Thinking to Make Better Choices

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.

5 Mnemonic Strategies to Help You Remember Anything

5 Mnemonic Strategies to Help You Remember Anything

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.

How to Avoid Deathbed Regrets and Live More Fully

How to Avoid Deathbed Regrets and Live More Fully

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.

The 4 Biggest Decision-Making Barriers: Explained

The 4 Biggest Decision-Making Barriers: Explained

What are the biggest decision-making barriers? Why does expanded choice make decisions even more difficult? In his book The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz asserts that expanded choice comes with four distinct pitfalls: missed opportunities, regret, disappointment, and unfavorable comparison. These decision-making barriers can have many side effects, such as decision paralysis, anxiety, and depression. Here’s a breakdown of the four decision-making barriers that come with expanded choice.

Turn the Negative Into Positive—It’s Within Your Power

Turn the Negative Into Positive—It’s Within Your Power

How do you get through negative pits in life? Do you try to distract yourself from the negativity or do you look for ways to turn the negative into positive? Most people deal with difficult times by trying to lessen the impact of negative emotions. But hard moments in life have the potential to become positive and beautiful experiences that you’ll look back on fondly. In their book The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath suggest two ways of turning negative pits into positive peaks. Here is how to turn the negative into positive.

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: Book Overview

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: Book Overview

Have you read A Mind for Numbers? What do you know about the book’s author and publication? Because the world is increasingly dependent on technology, being competent in technical subjects such as math and science is beneficial both for your career and life in general. A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley aims to help you learn math and science well enough that they become intuitive. Keep reading to learn about the book’s author, publication, context, and more.

Focused Thinking vs. Diffuse Thinking (+Examples)

Focused Thinking vs. Diffuse Thinking (+Examples)

How does your brain work? What’s the difference between focused thinking and diffuse thinking? A key theme of the book A Mind for Numbers is that alternating between modes of thinking (focused thinking and diffuse thinking) can help you learn new things and problem-solve effectively. To understand how to do this and why it works, you first need to understand a few things about how your brain works. Keep reading to learn about the two modes of thinking.