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What’s a behavior profile? What can you learn from someone’s profile? According to Chase Hughes, a behavior profile is an inventory of information about someone based on your observations of them: It gives you an understanding of their motivations, goals, and tendencies. Keep reading if you want to know how to build a behavior profile of someone.
Is your metabolism holding you back? Would you like to boost your energy and improve your overall health? Lifestyle changes alone can enhance your metabolic health. Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer shares practical strategies—from exercise and sleep to diet and stress management—that can make a significant difference in your physical and mental health. Keep reading to unlock the secrets of how to improve your metabolic health and transform your life.
Do you struggle to express your needs in relationships? Are you unsure how to ask for what you want without causing conflict? In The Love Prescription, relationship researchers Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman explore effective communication strategies in regard to expressing needs. They explain why it’s hard for us to ask for what we need and why it’s important to do so. Read on to discover their practical advice on how to ask for what you need.
Are you stuck in a creative rut? What are the most common barriers to creativity? How can you overcome them? In his book The Creative Act, music producer Rick Rubin says that there are three main barriers to creativity: self-doubt, expectations, and having a predetermined purpose. Thankfully, he also gives some advice for overcoming these barriers. Keep reading for Rubin’s advice on overcoming creative blocks.
Is your sense of connectedness affecting your overall well-being? How can strengthening social bonds improve your mental and physical health? In Aware, Dan Siegel highlights the importance of social connections for our well-being. He argues that feeling connected to others and to all life is crucial for our mental and physical health. Modern society often encourages individualism, but this can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection. Read on to discover how connecting with others can transform you inside and out.
Do you want to be rich? Are you prepared for the sacrifices and challenges that come with pursuing wealth? Getting rich isn’t easy. It requires passion, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. In his book How to Get Rich, Felix Dennis explores the realities of becoming wealthy, including potential costs to relationships and mental health. Continue reading for a candid look at what it really takes to join the ranks of the wealthy.
What kind of pain is beneficial? How can you embrace pain instead of pushing it away? To help you overcome your limiting fear of pain, Phil Stutz and Barry Michels explain that you should train yourself to embrace pain enthusiastically. Accepting pain helps you step out of your comfort zone and try new things that open doors to opportunities. Let’s take a closer look at the power of pain on your spiritual or psychological journey of self-improvement.
What are the social needs that every human has? How can you use these social needs as a way to influence people? Identifying human social needs is a key part of Chase Hughes’ strategy for building a person’s behavior profile. Once you know what these needs are, you can use this knowledge as an influential tool. Continue reading to identify and manipulate human social needs.
Is your brain functioning differently than usual? How can you tell if it’s a mental illness or just a temporary change? Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer admits that diagnosing mental illness is a complex process. It involves understanding brain function, recognizing symptoms, and considering various factors that affect mental health. Experts use different methods to identify and classify mental disorders. Read on to explore the challenges of diagnosing mental illness and the promising new approaches that could make it easier in the future.
How effective are you at maintaining harmony in your relationships? Do you get into squabbles or hostile situations more than you’d like to? Healthy relationships are crucial for our well-being, but it’s not always easy. In How to Become a People Magnet, Marc Reklau lays out three key strategies to help you navigate potential disagreements and keep your relationships moving in a positive direction. Continue reading to get Reklau’s three-part advice for how to avoid conflict in relationships.