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Why are we becoming more and more unhappy despite improved living conditions? Why do we have a mental health crisis? Mark Manson argues that the hope that makes us feel fulfilled inevitably leads us to harm ourselves and others. Thus, to be happy as individuals and thrive as a species, we need to find a source of fulfillment that doesn’t rely on hope for a better future. Keep reading for an overview of Mark Manson’s Everything Is F*cked.
What is gaming motivation? How do video games positively and negatively motivate players? In Actionable Gamification, Yu-kai Chou explains that understanding positive and negative gaming motivations is essential if you want to keep players motivated and engaged. By blending both motivations, you can create a game that players will stay invested in for the long term. Read on to learn more about positive and negative gaming motivations, according to Chou.
Are you frustrated with how your life turned out? How do you accept reality and move on? Many people would love to believe they can make life difficult by changing their fate, but there’s actually a better way to cope with your situation. In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön suggests accepting reality for how it is because ultimately, there’s nothing any of us can do to change it. Continue reading to learn how to accept reality and move on.
What does it mean to be focused? How do experts define focus? Why do we get distracted? For some time now, psychologists, productivity experts, and tech industry gurus have sought to define the true meaning of focus and why we get distracted. In their efforts to discover how we can learn to stay on task, they’ve uncovered fascinating insights about what it means to be truly focused. Read on to learn how they define focus and why we lose our concentration.
Does hope always seem beyond your reach? Is there something What strategies can help when you’re feeling hopeless? In his book Everything Is F*cked, Mark Manson explains what to do if you’re struggling to find hope and wondering how to cope with negative emotions and beliefs. He argues that feeling hopeless is a common human experience, but learning how to find hope is not impossible. Keep reading to learn Manson’s strategies for learning how to find hope.
Do you have a positive or a negative outlook on life? How does your general outlook influence your life outcomes? Your outlook on life is a significant predictor of your experiences and outcomes. If you have a positive outlook, you manifest positive experiences and perceive opportunity even in the most dire situations. But if you have a negative outlook, you’ll feel hopeless even in the most opportune circumstances. Here are some tips on how to cultivate a positive outlook on life and feel optimistic even when life throws curveballs.
What does hopelessness feel like? Why is it so hard to find hope sometimes? According to Mark Manson’s book Everything Is F*cked, hopelessness feels like a painful, meaningless existence, leading to a life filled with either constant pursuit of pleasure or apathy and depression. He further explores why it’s difficult to find hope, including how being alive can be traumatic. Read on to learn about what hopelessness feels like and why hope can be hard to find, according to Manson.
How can we find peace with the impermanence of life? How does our impermanence give life more meaning? According to Susan Cain’s book Bittersweet, accepting the impermanence of life can actually enhance our joy and sense of connection. She argues that we should lean into the discomfort of impermanence because it will help us to live a more meaningful life. Read on to learn how to embrace the impermanence of life, according to Cain.
What is gamification motivation? What are the different kinds of motivations? How can you use them to attract and retain players? According to author Yu-kai Chou, gamification is an effective tool to enhance motivation and engagement in various contexts, such as education, business, and personal development. But simply having a range of gamification motivations isn’t enough to create an engaging system. Read on to learn more about gamification motivations and how to balance them, according to Chou.
Do you believe there’s room for improvement in your life? How do you set goals in life? Goals help us keep track of our personal progress and push us in the right direction. In Be Your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy claims that setting life-changing goals is the key to reaching your fullest potential. Continue reading to learn how to set goals in life that will change you for the better.