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Why do you need good financial habits in your personal and professional lives? How can you prove to your boss that you’re worthy of a promotion? There are specific habits that lead to success in different areas of your life. In particular, Brian Tracy has stellar advice for financial success, including entrepreneurial habits and proving your worth as an employee. Continue reading to learn how to embrace three good financial habits.
Do you doubt yourself a lot at work? Do you think you’re unworthy of everything you’ve accomplished? According to Jemma Roedel, many women struggle with imposter syndrome in the workplace. Some of the effects include fear of being revealed as a fraud and believing you’re not worthy of your achievements. Discover more about these effects of imposter syndrome to see if you have it.
What does long-term meditation do to your brain? Can it really change who you are as a person? Yogi Mingyur Rinpoche’s brain scans reveal fascinating insights into the effects of long-term meditation. Scientists have found evidence of increased brain activity, improved brain health, and enhanced emotional regulation in meditation masters. Keep reading to discover how a dedicated meditation practice can lead to profound changes in your mental and emotional states.
How charismatic are you? Can you tell when someone else is charismatic? Charisma is a fascinating blend of warmth and competence. It’s a quality that can be measured and improved. In her book Cues, Vanessa Van Edwards explores this concept in depth, offering insights into how we judge others and project our own charisma. Read on to understand Van Edwards’s charisma spectrum and discover where you might fall on it.
Why did Tarana Burke start “me too?” What was the breaking point that led Burke to say those words? Burke says that the betrayals she and her child experienced at Sanders’s hands eroded her trust in and commitment to her community. She’d also hit dead ends when trying to find resources to help her and others who had suffered from childhood sexual abuse and wanted to change that. Let’s check out the moments that led to Burke saying “me too.”
What’s the psychology behind following your gut? How is intuition like a muscle? We’ve all been told to “trust your gut feeling” at some point in our lives. Psychologist Richard Wiseman explains why this is important and why you should never ignore warning signals. Continue reading to learn more about following your gut, from the book The Luck Factor.
Is the internet changing the way we read? How does online reading affect our ability to concentrate? Internet reading has transformed our habits and cognitive processes. Nicholas Carr explores this shift in his book The Shallows. He examines how deep reading, once encouraged by printed books, is being replaced by skimming and shallow engagement online. Read more to get Carr’s insights and discover how our digital habits are reshaping our minds and media consumption.
What are the four steps of the creative process? Should the steps be done in order? Music producer Rick Rubin believes that the creative process contains four steps: gather, experiment, craft, and complete. These creative stages aren’t linear and it’s normal to jump back and forth between them. Continue reading for a closer look at the creative process.
What are some of the issues with meditation research? Should we believe all the hype? Meditation research is a rapidly growing field, but it faces unique challenges. Scientists are working to understand how different forms of meditation affect the brain and behavior. They’re also trying to develop better ways to measure these effects. Let’s explore the foundations of meditation research, common misconceptions, and why it’s important to approach claims about meditation with a critical eye.
What was the “me too” movement’s impact on the world? How did “me too” turn into a hashtag? The toxicity that enveloped Tarana Burke’s community in Selma pushed her to found the “me too” movement. These developments had a major impact on Burke’s personal life and society as a whole. Check out the impact the “me too” movement had on Burke and the world.