Have relatively small problems in your life been triggering bigger reactions than expected? After the year we’ve had, this is hardly a surprise. From the global pandemic to financial insecurity and social injustice, we all have an overwhelming amount to process. When we are … [Read more...] about Three ways to strengthen your emotional agility
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This technique will help you read more books this year
Do you want to read more, but feel like you never have enough time? If so, writers Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren of the classic guide How to Read a Book have a solution for you: Skim reading. Adler and Van Doren say there’s no need to read an entire book since most of … [Read more...] about This technique will help you read more books this year
Why journaling is an effective tool for dealing with stressful times
To deal with stress, high performers from Tim Ferriss to Mark Cuban swear by taking the time to journal and reflect on their days. This is why journaling is even more powerful during times of stress—and why you should consider pulling out your pen and writing down your thoughts. … [Read more...] about Why journaling is an effective tool for dealing with stressful times
How to do a digital detox while still carrying a smartphone
Like it or not, “interacting with the world around us” often requires a digital interface, which makes doing a digital detox pretty difficult. But that doesn’t mean you can’t disconnect from the digital world. It is possible to continue using your smartphone to solve everyday … [Read more...] about How to do a digital detox while still carrying a smartphone
Feeling insecure? Start curing it with this subtle technique
All of us feel insecure sometimes. It’s unavoidable. But if you feel insecure most of the time, or in many different situations, you’re suffering more than might be necessary. Insecurity has many root causes, but chronic insecurity is different, as it almost always rests on a … [Read more...] about Feeling insecure? Start curing it with this subtle technique