Two Types of Mindsets: The Helpless and the Visionary

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What two types of mindsets does David Emerald explore in The Power of TED*? How can you switch from one to the other? David Emerald claims that most people feel helpless in life because they don’t have the right mindset. He presents a transformative approach to overcoming life’s challenges and achieving personal growth: shifting from a reactive, problem-focused mindset to a proactive, vision-driven outlook. Below, we’ll look at the helpless and visionary mindset to show how the switch can change your life for the better.

The Mind-Body Connection and Its Effect on Health

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How does your mind affect your body’s health? What does it mean when a medical condition is “psychogenic?” John E. Sarno says that many painful medical conditions are psychogenic, meaning “created by the mind.” He refers to such conditions as mindbody disorders, emphasizing that they are mental as well as physical. Let’s look at how the mind-body connection affects health below.

The Double-Edged Sword of Technology: Toxic Self-Improvement

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Is technology good or bad? What’s the double-edged sword of technology? Adam Alter argues that some forms of technology are designed to encourage the doggedly relentless pursuit of personal growth, which can be a good and bad thing. This comes in two forms: skill mastery and all-around perfectionism. Find out how the benefits of technology can also be a disadvantage.

Rich Litvin & Steve Chandler’s 6 Coaching Tips

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What are the best tips for coaches? How can you build your client base over time? Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin offer some actionable tips to improve and maximize your skills and what you offer to your clients. Just a few of those tips include taking joy in the process, taking a client-centered approach to your work, and reframing rejections positively. Discover more of Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler’s coaching tips below.

The 3 Best Financial Intelligence Quotes for Business Owners

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What are the most memorable Financial Intelligence quotes? How hard is it to learn basic accounting? In Financial Intelligence, published in 2006 and updated in 2013, Karen Berman and Joe Knight define the titular term as a set of learnable skills that let you understand and effectively use financial information in your business. They argue that financial intelligence is something that anyone can develop, regardless of background or aptitude for numbers. Read below for the best quotes from Financial Intelligence.

The Power of TED* by David Emerald: Book Overview

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What’s The Power of TED* by David Emerald about? Do you feel like you’ve lost the steering wheel of your life? In The Power of TED*, David Emerald shares advice for anyone looking to break free from negative patterns and unlock their full potential. His tips are key to taking charge of your life and creating a positive change. Read below for a brief overview of The Power of TED*.

Mindbody Disorders: How They Develop From Emotional Issues

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How do mindbody disorders develop? What happens when the mind tries to suppress deep-rooted emotions? According to John E. Sarno, repressed stress and unconscious emotional factors like anger, anxiety, or trauma can lead to physical symptoms. These physical symptoms then manifest into mindbody disorders. Continue reading to learn how mindbody disorders progress over time.

Technology Addiction in Youth: How Adults Can Prevent It

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Is technology addiction in youth something we should be concerned about? Why are children more susceptible to addiction? Children and young people are especially vulnerable to addiction because they haven’t yet developed the adult capacity for self-control. Addiction can have worse consequences for children and adolescents, too, because it disrupts normal psychological development. Continue reading to learn how to protect the next generation from a technology addiction.

How to Market Your Services: 3 Tips to Expand Your Network

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Do you have services you think people will find helpful? How can you market yourself to people through research and coaching? Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin say that you should be ready to market your services once you have the mindset of a successful coach. Their advice includes three main marketing tips: 1) Look to your existing network to find clients, 2) research your potential clients, and 3) get started right away. Continue reading to learn how to market your services with their top-tier advice.