Gemeinschaftsgefühl: Adler Believed It Was Critical for Happiness

A group of four female friends talking and smiling illustrate Gemeinschaftsgefühl, Adler's concept of community feeling

Do you enjoy happiness and fulfillment in your relationships? Would you like to cultivate a stronger sense of community in your life? In The Courage to Be Happy, counselor Ichiro Kishimi and author Fumitake Koga explore the work of early 20th-century psychotherapist Alfred Adler and discuss why his ideas are still relevant. They explain Gemeinschaftsgefühl, Adler’s concept that translates to “community feeling,” or sense of community. Continue reading to discover how Adler’s teachings can transform your approach to relationships and community.

How to Read People’s Body Language for Signs of Stress

An excited person, a scared person, and a content person showing how to read people's body language

How can you tell when someone’s stressed? What does a person’s body language say about them? You can observe someone’s behavior and mannerisms to develop a profile of their behavior. Additionally, you can read someone’s behavior and speech to detect stress—and potentially, signs of deception.  Keep reading to learn how to read people’s body language and detect went they’re stressed.

How to Deactivate Fight-or-Flight: Take Small Actions

A calm, confident woman with black curly hair and her chin resting in her hand illustrates how to deactivate fight-or-flight

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by change? Do you want to know how to deactivate fight-or-flight responses that hold you back? Change doesn’t have to be scary. Clinical psychologist Robert Maurer writes that, by taking small, incremental steps, you can bypass your brain’s alarm system and embrace new possibilities with ease. This approach not only reduces fear but also helps build momentum and establish new behaviors. Keep reading to discover how tiny actions can lead to big transformations in your life.

3 Methods of Persuasion: Getting People to Want What You Want

Five coworkers chatting in an open workspace employ various methods of persuasion

Do you know how to influence others effectively? How effective are you at drawing them in and winning them over to your ways of thinking? Mastering the art of persuasion is a valuable skill in all facets of life. In How to Become a People Magnet, Marc Reklau explores three methods of persuasion: leading people to your ideas, appealing to authority, and focusing on positive responses. Keep reading to discover how you can apply these methods in your daily life and increase your ability to influence others.

The Innate Desire for Independence (Adlerian Psychology)

A man walking away from chains on the ground symbolizes the innate desire for independence described in Adlerian psychology

How free do you feel? Is your past holding you back from becoming the person you want to be? Adlerian psychology offers insights into our innate desire for independence and freedom. It provides strategies to focus on what we can control and reframe our past experiences. These ideas can help us overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. Keep reading to discover how you can take charge of your life and cultivate true independence.

What Are the Physical Signs of Stress? The 3 to Look Out For

A woman touching her scrunched up face as a physical sign of stress

What are the physical signs of stress? What does it mean when someone’s blinking a lot? Chase Hughes explains that people tend to feel very stressed when they’re lying. So, monitoring someone’s behavior for signs of stress can help you determine whether they may be lying. Continue reading for the physical signs of stress so you can tell when someone is stressed or lying.

Kicking Confidence Gremlins to the Curb (The Squiggly Career)

A confident career man with a blue shirt and longish brown hair knows how to keep confidence gremlins at bay

Are you struggling with self-doubt in your career? Do you want to boost your confidence and achieve your goals? In The Squiggly Career, Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis share advice on overcoming “confidence gremlins” in the context of nonlinear careers. They offer practical methods to overcome limiting beliefs, acknowledge your successes, and build a strong support system. Read on to learn three ways to build self-confidence as you chase your career dreams.

One Small Step Can Change Your Life: Book Overview (Maurer)

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Are you eager to make a change in your life but can’t seem to make progress due to fear? Does uncertainty hold you back from your goals? According to clinical psychologist Robert Maurer, one small, achievable action is all it takes to overcome these obstacles and make change happen. In his book One Small Step Can Change Your Life, he unravels why it’s often hard to make changes: Change triggers your fight-or-flight response. Continue reading for our overview of One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert Maurer.

The 3 Types of Mental Roadblocks You Need to Defeat

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What types of mental roadblocks are you likely to face when reaching your full potential? Why is it important to encounter these roadblocks? Just because you learn more when you’re having fun doesn’t mean that the path to your full potential will be a walk in the park. Adam Grant notes that the most effective learning is fun, but it also has uncomfortable roadblocks. Let’s look at the three uncomfortable mental roadblocks you’re bound to cross.

Authenticity in Public Speaking: Give a Talk, Not a Performance

A smiling woman in front of a crowd illustrates the importance of authenticity in public speaking

Does public speaking make you nervous? Do you feel like you have to be someone else when you’re in front of an audience? Public speaker and coach Mike Acker contends that, when you’re giving a speech, it’s important for you to be yourself. Authenticity in public speaking is crucial because it leads you to feel more relaxed and confident. It also makes you appear more trustworthy to your audience. Read on to discover how embracing your unique style and focusing on your audience can transform your public speaking experience.