4 Principles of Decision-Making: Tips From Best-Selling Authors

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When should you trust your instincts? Do your biases interfere with the choices you make? We’ve gathered advice on decision-making from popular authors such as Malcolm Gladwell (Blink) and Chip and Dan Heath (Decisive). We’ve arranged their views into concrete principles you can use to analyze a decision, approach it from an informed perspective, and make your decision objectively. Continue reading to learn four principles of decision-making you can put to work in your professional and personal life.

The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman—Book Overview

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Is luck real? What do science and psychology say? Is it possible to improve your luck? In his book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman conducted extensive research on people who claim to have good or bad luck. Wiseman explores the science behind luck and how you can improve yours by deliberately applying the unconscious methods that lucky people use.   Keep reading to learn how people create their own luck, how to turn bad luck into good luck, and more.

How Has the Internet Changed Society? 2 Ways Life Is Worse

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How has the internet changed society? Are our values changing because of it? How are search engines and social media altering our access to knowledge? The digital age has brought about significant changes in how we process information and interact with the world. From the way we consume content to the impact on our cognitive abilities, the internet’s influence is far-reaching and complex. Keep reading to discover how the internet has changed our world and what it means for the future.

Loss of Concentration? Your Internet Use Might Be to Blame

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Is your attention span shorter than it used to be? Have you noticed a change in how you read and process information? The internet has revolutionized our access to knowledge, but it may come at a cost. Nicholas Carr explores how our constant online interactions might be reshaping our cognitive abilities. He delves into the impact of digital media on our reading habits and thought processes. Continue reading to get Carr’s insights on the loss of concentration in the digital age.

How to Appear Charismatic: 24 Verbal & Nonverbal Cues

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Ever wondered how to captivate a room with your presence? What makes someone truly charismatic? The art of charisma involves both verbal and nonverbal cues. From choosing your words carefully to using body language effectively, there are numerous techniques you can employ to enhance your charm in both personal and professional settings. Learn how to appear charismatic by using these techniques presented in the book Cues by Vanessa Van Edwards.

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma: Tarana Burke’s Story

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What’s the connection between childhood sexual abuse and trauma in adulthood? What was Tarana Burke’s experience of childhood sexual abuse? Burke says the first time she was sexually assaulted, she was seven years old—too young to understand what was happening to her. Another horrific occurrence happened when she was nine, but didn’t speak up for two reasons. Continuer reading to learn about the trauma Burke endured from these instances of sexual abuse.

How Does Luck Work? The 4 Psychological Factors

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Do you believe in luck? How does luck work? Is there a scientific explanation for luck? In his book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman set out to test whether or not luck could be proven scientifically. He determined that there are four psychological factors that lucky people unknowingly engage in to increase their chances of success and satisfaction. Keep reading to learn about each factor.

3 Disadvantages of Internet Use: How It Undermines Our Brains

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Is the internet reshaping our ability to concentrate and retain information? How might our digital habits be affecting our capacity for deep thinking? The rise of internet use has brought about significant changes in how we process and consume information. Nicholas Carr’s book The Shallows explores the potential drawbacks of our increasingly digital lives, focusing on three main areas: concentration, deep reading, and information retention. Read on to learn about three disadvantages of internet use and discover how our online habits might be impacting our cognitive abilities.

5 Anti-Charisma Cues to Avoid (Vanessa Van Edwards)

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Do you have charisma—or anti-charisma? What subtle cues might be sabotaging your charm without you even realizing it? In Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication, Vanessa Van Edwards lays out the concept of anti-charisma. She identifies several verbal and nonverbal signals that can undermine your charm and offers practical alternatives to enhance your presence. Keep reading to explore the world of anti-charisma and discover how to become a more magnetic communicator.

How Believing in Luck Impacts Your Life (The Luck Factor)

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Do you believe in luck? Do you think you’re lucky or unlucky? How might your beliefs change your reality? Psychologist Richard Wiseman performed scientific studies around luck and determined that those who believe in luck tend to have better outcomes in life. Rather than there being a magical force behind luck, it can all be explained with psychology. Here’s a breakdown of why you should believe you’re lucky.