Self-Improvement Archives

How to Overcome Limited Thinking by Pinpointing Assumptions

What if you could identify incorrect assumptions you have? Would you like to learn how to do this for yourself and others and experience breakthroughs as a result? The key to evoking high-quality thinking in others is to listen to them well. Nancy Kline provides a step-by-step process for conducting a productive conversation, or a thinking session, which maximizes the quality of both listening and thinking. Part of this process is to identify assumptions that cause limited thinking. Read more to learn how to overcome limited thinking by pinpointing faulty assumptions that stand in the way.

17 Brené Brown Empathy Quotes (+ Context & Explanation)

What’s the difference between empathy and sympathy? How can we use empathy as a weapon to combat shame in ourselves and others? Researcher and author Brené Brown studies and writes quite a bit about empathy. We’ve collected excerpts from several of her books to give you a quick but comprehensive look at what she says about the meaning and nature of empathy, the connection between empathy and shame, and empathy as a practice and skill. Continue reading for 17 Brené Brown empathy quotes that will give you a glimpse into her insights.

The Connection Between Relationships and Well-Being

Do you want healthier relationships? What’s the connection between positive relationships and well-being? Humans are naturally social creatures, and connecting with others makes our lives better. You can improve your well-being by learning to build stronger, more positive relationships in your life. Check out how positive relationships affect your well-being.

Amy Cuddy: Body Language That Exudes Friendliness

What should you take away from Amy Cuddy’s body language advice? What type of body language should you avoid using in stressful situations? In her book Presence, Amy Cuddy recommends avoiding overtly powerful body language while interacting with others. Instead, you should adopt subtle and friendly body language that makes everyone comfortable. Discover more about body language that you should use in social situations.

ADHD and Socializing: 3 Tips for Fostering Connections

Why are social connections especially important for people with ADHD? What are some practical things that people can do to enjoy more connection? Psychiatrist Edward Hallowell and professor of psychiatry John Ratey say that people with ADHD have a deep-seated need for interpersonal connection—in other words, for love. They recommend that people with ADHD nurture close friendships, socialize with acquaintances, and perhaps get a pet for companionship. Continue reading to learn about ADHD and socializing.

How Resilience and Well-Being Benefit Each Other

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.

Tips to Build a Permanent Confident Body Posture

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.

Nancy Kline’s Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind

Do certain people help you think through things more thoroughly and accurately? Do you feel more creative and productive in particular environments? Nancy Kline’s Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind explains that what and how we think determines everything we do and say. Kline argues that, when people listen to us well, they help us think more effectively. Continue reading for an overview of this book that takes a novel approach to both thinking and listening.

What Is a Formal Fallacy? The Anatomy of a Faulty Conclusion

What is a formal fallacy? How often do you perpetrate them? Can you detect them in the arguments of other people? According to psychologist Steven Pinker, one of the main reasons people think irrationally is that they use logic and critical thinking incorrectly. They engage in fallacious arguments that lead to irrational conclusions. Formal fallacies are one common type of fallacy that people commit. Read more to learn about a couple of common formal fallacies and the psychological bias that’s behind them.

The Importance of Presence: 4 Benefits of Self-Assurance

What is the importance of presence? How does presence strengthen your creative and communication skills? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy asserts that presence has numerous benefits. These include proactivity and taking on challenges, improving your ability to build trust, enabling you to think creatively, and increasing your resilience even when things don’t go your way. Continue reading for in-depth reasons why you’ll benefit from having presence.