3 Different Types of Anxiety Symptoms & Tips for Overcoming Them

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What happens in your body and mind when anxiety strikes? How can you transform those uncomfortable feelings into something more manageable? In Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Matt Abrahams explores three different types of anxiety symptoms and provides practical strategies to handle them. His approach breaks down anxiety into physical, emotional, and mental components, offering specific techniques to address each one. Keep reading to discover proven methods that can help you stay calm and focused when anxiety threatens to take over.

Bad Communication Habits: Overcoming Heuristics & Perfectionism

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What holds people back from having clear and meaningful conversations? Why do so many of us fall into predictable patterns when communicating with others? In Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Matt Abrahams reveals how bad communication habits such as mental shortcuts and perfectionism can prevent us from connecting authentically with others. He shows how to break free from these limiting patterns and become more engaging in spontaneous interactions. Continue reading to discover how to transform your communication style and create deeper connections with everyone you meet.

Structured Conversations: Communicate Like a Jazz Musician

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What makes some people naturally better at organizing their thoughts when speaking? How can you learn to communicate more clearly in impromptu situations? In Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams reveals how structured conversations can transform the way we communicate. Like jazz musicians who improvise within familiar patterns, speakers can use simple frameworks to organize their thoughts and deliver compelling messages. Keep reading to discover how structure can make your spontaneous communication more engaging, memorable, and effective.

Your Communication Mindset: See Opportunities, Not Threats

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What’s holding you back from speaking confidently in unexpected conversations? What if you could transform your fear of spontaneous interactions into excitement? In his book Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Stanford lecturer Matt Abrahams reveals how your communication mindset shapes every interaction you have. His insights show how shifting your perspective from threat to opportunity can lead to more meaningful connections and engaging conversations. Keep reading to discover practical strategies that will help you approach impromptu speaking with confidence and authenticity.

6 Healthy Relationship Tips for Stronger Connections

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Why do some relationships thrive while others struggle? What is the key to forming better connections? These healthy relationship tips from Monica Sweeney, author of Let That Sh*t Go, reveal the importance of emotional management and effective communication in building lasting connections. The journey to healthier relationships involves learning to process emotions, practice active listening, and establish clear boundaries. Find out how to create more meaningful connections with the people in your life.

How to Maintain Healthy Relationships: 5 Communication Tips

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Have you ever wondered why some relationships flourish while others fade away? What’s the secret to lasting connections? Melody Beattie’s book The Language of Letting Go illuminates how to maintain healthy relationships through clear communication and boundary setting. Her tips will help you nurture meaningful relationships that stand the test of time. Keep reading for transformative techniques that will revolutionize your approach to building and sustaining all types of relationships.

Storyworthy: Book Overview, Tips, & More (Matthew Dicks)

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Did you know that your life is full of stories worth sharing? How can you discover, craft, and share those stories with others? In the book Storyworthy, oral storytelling champion Matthew Dicks draws on his experience telling stories on stages around the world. He offers insights on how to shape ordinary moments into stories that spark profound human connections—plus tips for memorizing, practicing, and sharing your story on stage. Continue reading for an overview of Dicks’s insightful book.

The 3 Storytelling Steps From an Oral Storytelling Champion

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Do you know how to tell a story successfully? When should you make eye contact? Which tense should you use? In his book Storyworthy, storytelling champion Matthew Dicks shares the three storytelling steps. He also shares tips on things such as controlling your nerves, how to immerse an audience, how to navigate the use of offensive words, and much more. Here’s how to tell a story like a pro.

How to Build a Story: 6 Tips From a Storytelling Professional

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Do you want to know how to build a story like a professional? How can you make a story come to life in someone’s mind? Matthew Dicks, an oral storytelling champion, shares his insights on how to find, write, and deliver a story. He teaches everything from how to build toward a satisfying conclusion, incorporate details, create emotional investment, keep the action moving, lie strategically, and incorporate humor. Let’s take a look at Dicks’s lessons, along with the advice of other writers such as Stephen King, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert McKee, and others.

How to Identify the Point of a Story You’re Writing

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How do you choose which life stories are the best ones to share? Which types of stories are the most relatable to audiences? How can you discover the point of a story to make it more significant? Well-written stories have an underlying core message that’s relatable to audiences. However, when you’re putting together a story, it can be difficult to identify which parts of your story will resonate with audiences. Here are Matthew Dicks two strategies for identifying your most storyworthy moments.