Christianity in the 21st Century: A Gender-Based Critique

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What impact did the 9/11 attacks have on Christianity in America? Why did many Christians support the election of Donald Trump? In the 1990s, American evangelical Christianity shifted toward a less militant concept of masculinity. But, this was short-lived. Kristin Du Mez claims that 9/11 caused an immediate return to the militaristic masculinity of decades past, ultimately culminating in the 2016 election of Donald Trump. Read more for Du Mez’s perspective of American evangelical Christianity in the 21st century.

Gallup’s 2023 Employee Engagement Report Is Concerning

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What does Gallup’s employee engagement report mean for employers? How can employees overcome obstacles to engagement? According to Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, the average global employee engagement score is 23%. Employee engagement is crucial because it translates to productivity, synergy, and creativity, which in turn lead to an organization’s success. Here’s why employees are disengaged and what it means for companies.

Sonja Lyubomirsky Quotes With Context (The How of Happiness)

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How much do our circumstances influence our happiness? How is happiness like a muscle? How important are gratitude and forgiveness? Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky says that happiness is more than just a positive state of mind. It’s a state of being that enhances your health, strengthens your relationships, and fuels both your creativity and productivity. Keep reading for several Sonja Lyubomirsky quotes from The How of Happiness.

Dr. Amen: Anxiety Remedies That Can Heal Your Brain

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Are you anxious when the situation doesn’t call for it? Do you always expect the worst to happen? Is your stress level high? According to Dr. Amen, anxiety doesn’t have to be part of your life. In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, he shares several recommendations. Some of these require professional intervention, but you can do a few on your own. Read more to learn how to heal the parts of your brain that generate anxiety.

Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown: Book Overview

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What’s Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown about? What does it mean to truly belong in society? It’s natural to want to fit in and be a part of a social group, but sometimes people lose who they truly are to do so. In Braving the Wilderness, Brené Brown says that people should focus on expressing themselves for who they are, rather than giving themselves up for social acceptance. Read below for a brief overview of Braving the Wilderness.

An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: Overview

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What can we learn from An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States? What perspectives have been left out of most American history books? An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States tells the story of how Native American nations have struggled to survive throughout the European colonization of America. This history is extremely important to make sense of the current status of indigenous nations. Read on to learn about indigenous American nations and how they have survived and developed since European colonization.

What Is the Hedonic Treadmill and How Do You Get Off?

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What is the hedonic treadmill? How can you get out of the cycle of constantly chasing after more? The hedonic treadmill is a behavioral pattern where people chase after happiness but never feel content or satisfied once they get what they want. To get off the treadmill, you have to slow down and practice gratitude and appreciation for the simple things in life. Take a look at how to approach your own negative patterns.

The Hero Archetype and the Psychology of Boys

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What is the Hero archetype, and how does it relate to masculinity? What does the Hero look like in boys? The Hero archetype is an immature form of the Warrior archetype, a part of the mind responsible for taking action. Because the Hero is immature, it has the drive to accomplish things but lacks self-awareness. Here’s more on what this part of the psyche looks like and how it behaves.

America Before Colonization: Dispelling Myths With Evidence

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What was it like in America before colonization? How did Native Americans live? America, before colonization, was a collection of richly developed, sophisticated nations that cultivated the land and lived sustainably. When you look at evidence of how people lived, you can see how the idea that indigenous people were uncivilized is a myth. Keep reading to see how Native Americans lived and why it matters to have an accurate historical picture.