The World's Best Book Summaries
What are some independent sleep training methods? Is it okay to let your babies cry it out? Alexis Dubief outlines two methods for teaching your baby to sleep independently: the Assisted Sleep Method (ASM) and the Self-Soothe Method (SSM). She recommends you start with the more gradual ASM approach and move to SSM if needed. Continue reading to learn about these two methods and how to use them over time.
How does loneliness cause stress? Which age groups does social isolation affect more? Scientists have known for many years that social isolation causes people a great deal of stress. However, Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel say that the damaging effects of loneliness and rejection can meddle with the health of our telomeres. Check out why loneliness and stress are an unhealthy couple.
How impactful is culture on people’s lives? How can you address someone’s cultural history in an engaging conversation? One way to engage more deeply with people’s stories is to look for the influence of their culture on the events they’re telling you about. Oftentimes, the way someone was raised determines the choices they make and how they perceive the world. Here’s why you should keep the impact of culture in the back of your head when listening to someone’s story.
What’s the fading method of sleep training? How can you implement this method in your daily routine as a new parent? Alexis Dubief outlines two assisted sleep methods, also known as fading methods, that will help your baby learn to fall asleep without you. ASM requires your involvement, commitment, and patience, as the process can take days to weeks. Let’s look at how to train your baby to independently sleep using the fading method.
What’s the foundation of good sleep habits? Why is sleep important for your telomeres’ health? Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel highlight the fact that a good night’s sleep is not a luxury. Rather, it’s a vital component in maintaining the health of your telomeres. Discover how being well-rested can change your health for the better.
How does optimism act as a telomerase booster? How can you develop optimism through radical acceptance? Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel urge you to work toward a more optimistic mindset, especially when it comes to facing life’s challenges. Instead of dwelling on problems or treating them as insurmountable, optimists view difficulties as temporary hurdles on the path to their goals. Find out how to be more optimistic to boost telomeres.
Why is a sleep schedule helpful for infants? Why do some babies struggle to take naps? Babies who take good naps tend to sleep better at night as well. However, a lot of babies have trouble taking naps during the day, and they’ll require an infant sleep schedule to help them. We have an infant nap schedule that’ll get your baby’s naps back on track.
What are the most common regrets people have on their deathbeds? How can we learn from their regrets and mistakes? In The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, a book by palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware, she shares the most common regrets her patients expressed in their final weeks. By learning from her patients’ reflections, you can gain clarity on what truly matters and make positive changes before it’s too late. Continue reading to learn why these regrets are so common and how to avoid them in our overview of Ware’s book.
What are the top deathbed regrets that people have about themselves? What can you do now to avoid those regrets? Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shared the most common deathbed regrets she heard during her career. Those regrets included not living authentically and not prioritizing happiness. Here’s what Ware had to say about them, and how to avoid them.
Do you live authentically, or for others? Why is authentic living so important to happiness? Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, shares that one of the biggest regrets people have on their deathbed is not living an authentic life. She also provides insights into how to live more authentically in a judgemental world. Continue reading for Ware’s life-changing advice.