Shortform Books

Unhappy in a Relationship? How to Reclaim Your Love

Are you unhappy in a relationship? What are some common reasons people struggle to find happiness in their romantic relationships? Relationships can be tricky when personalities and communication styles clash. However, you shouldn’t rush to end a relationship at the first sign of friction. First, identify the reason you’re unhappy with your partner and then make an effort to reclaim your love before you decide to break up. Keep reading to learn about the most common reasons for being unhappy in a relationship and what you can do about it.

Writing for Social Media: Keep Your Voice & Change Your Tone

What tone should you use in social media posts? Should you take a stand on social issues? In Everybody Writes, Ann Handley offers a comprehensive guide to improving your writing and reaching your audience. When it comes to writing for social media, she discusses how to keep your brand voice consistent while adapting your tone. Keep reading for Handley’s tips as well as some advice about commenting on social causes.

Challenges Are Opportunities: Adopting a Stoic Perspective

Do you stay calm when you face adversity? Can you see the bright side in difficult times? The Stoic philosophers taught that the human powers of reason and choice are of paramount importance. Epictetus discussed how to use those abilities to overcome hardships, explaining that challenges are opportunities for growth. Continue reading to learn how you can take advantage of tough situations.

The Importance of Creative Writing—Whatever Your Purpose

What’s the best way to evoke emotions with your writing? How can you balance creativity with credibility when you write? Whether you’re emailing your colleagues at work, posting on social media, writing papers for school, or writing content for marketing, creativity matters. In Everybody Writes, Ann Handley discusses why it’s important and how to achieve it. Continue reading to learn about the importance of creative writing for all types of content.

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions—Set Intentions!

Wondering how to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Why is it difficult to keep resolutions? Scientists say that if you struggle to keep your New Year’s resolutions, you might just be thinking about them wrong. To fulfill your resolutions, they say not to make resolutions at all. Instead, try setting intentions. Read on to learn tips for how to keep your New Year’s resolutions by setting intentions.

Mass Layoffs Hurt Everyone—What’s the Alternative?

Why do companies do mass layoffs? How do they harm companies and employees, even those who aren’t laid off? From tech to banking to consumer goods, industry giants like Amazon and Coca-Cola are laying off thousands of workers—even while profits are strong. Mass layoffs are a deceptively damaging tactic that hurt company profits, productivity, and culture. Read on to learn more about the damaging effects of mass layoffs, including possible alternatives.

The 3 Simple (But Not Easy) Steps to Building Wealth

5 Wealth Building Habits to Secure Financial Freedom

Do you want to become rich one day? What are the three steps to building wealth? If you’re serious about getting rich, let go of the belief that there’s a shortcut to wealth. You’re more likely to acquire wealth if you define your goal and commit to making it happen. This involves three simple (but not easy) steps: 1) set a measurable goal, 2) create a daily routine, and 3) identify and remove distractions. Let’s explore each of these three steps in detail.

The Ultimate Guide to Innovation in the Workplace

Are your teams stuck in the old ways? What can you, as a leader, do to encourage innovation in the workplace? Contrary to popular misconception, innovation doesn’t require special talents or genius. Everyone on your team has the potential to bring innovative ideas to the table. You, as a leader, just have to create the necessary conditions to make it happen. In this article, we’ll look at a few innovation strategies you can use to spark innovation in the workplace.

What Is the Hero Archetype—and Who Is His Evil Twin?

What is the Hero archetype in mythology? What does it tell us about human behavior? Jordan Peterson contends that the human capacity for learning, discovery, and exploration is embodied as the mythical Son—the Hero of the story. Like all mythical archetypes, however, the Son has a dark side. Continue reading to learn about these two aspects of the Son in myth.

Brené Brown and Shame: 3 Outcomes of the Toxic Feeling

What are the three feelings shame produces? How does shame affect our everyday lives? According to Brené Brown in her book I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t), shame takes shape in three ways: fear, blame, and disconnection. Brown’s definition of shame further claims that sometimes we allow shame to consume our minds. Keep reading to read shame-breaking advice by Brené Brown and shame’s hold on our mind.