How to Be Realistic in Life: 3 Strategies to Work Within Your Limits

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Can you live a good life within your realm of possibility? What can you achieve with your finite resources and opportunities? According to Oliver Burkeman, the first step toward being happy and successful is to learn how to be realistic in life. Burkeman says that while it’s good to dream big, it’s also necessary to be realistic—otherwise, you’ll waste your time and energy pining for things you’ll never attain. Below, we’ll explore the three strategies Burkeman says can help you learn to work within your limitations.

Tattoos on the Heart: Book Overview (Greg Boyle)

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What does it take to transform the lives of gang members and at-risk youth? What’s Tattoo on the Heart by Greg Boyle about? Greg Boyle’s Tattoos on the Heart tells the author’s story of giving faith-based support to troubled youth through his experiences at Homeboy Industries. The narratives and lessons demonstrate how unconditional love and acceptance can break cycles of violence and shame. Read more in our brief Tattoos on the Heart book overview.

Your True Desires: Don’t Be Misled by What Others Want for You

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Why do some people end up chasing dreams that aren’t truly their own? What’s the key to identifying and following your genuine desires in life? In The Desire Map, Danielle LaPorte explores how to distinguish between authentic desires and goals that others have chosen for us. She reveals how our assumptions and expectations can sometimes lead us away from what we genuinely want, and offers guidance on reconnecting with our true desires. Keep reading to discover practical ways to identify what you really want and create a life that aligns with your authentic self.

Why Having a Short Attention Span Might Be an Advantage

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Can having a short attention span be a good thing? What advantages might shorter attention spans offer in an information-loaded environment? Some experts say yes—it’s an adaptive response that helps us navigate today’s information load through better task prioritization, faster visual processing, and the ability to focus intensely when necessary. Therefore, we should work with it rather than against it. Continue reading to learn how attention spans have decreased and that might not be a bad thing.

The Benefits of Highly Sensitive People (HSP) at Work

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How can being a highly sensitive person (HSP) at work benefit you? What are the traits of an HSP? High sensitivity is a genetic trait that enhances how deeply people process information and respond to their environment. Organizations that provide flexible work arrangements and create supportive environments help HSPs thrive while strengthening overall workplace culture and productivity. Here’s why being an HSP at work can be a superpower rather than a detriment.

Spiritual Priorities in Relationships: The Divine Blueprint

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Did you know the key to lasting relationships is divine purpose? How can you build a spiritual foundation in your relationship? Michael Todd’s book Relationship Goals explores how priorities in relationships shape our connections with both God and others. The divine blueprint for relationships reveals that spiritual foundations are essential for creating stable, fulfilling connections in all areas of life. Keep reading to discover transformative principles that will revolutionize your approach to relationships.

Is Geoengineering a Solution for Climate Change?

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Could geoengineering be the solution to climate change? Are the risks worth the potential benefits? The field of geoengineering is getting a second look from some scientists, policymakers, and tech billionaires, who wonder whether it could help fend off climate disaster. Geoengineering for climate change involves manipulating the Earth’s climate system to counteract the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. Below, we’ll discuss what geoengineering is, why scientists have pushed back against it, and why some are now giving it a cautious second look.

Tax Write-Off Movies Are Becoming a Problem in Hollywood

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How are movies being used as tax write-offs in Hollywood? What financial engineering practices are studios using? What are their potential impacts on the entertainment industry? Hollywood studios are increasingly prioritizing financial maneuvering over artistic content creation and distribution. These tactics, including shelving films to claim tax losses and manipulating profit-sharing agreements, are reducing the diversity of content. Here’s a deeper look into Hollywood’s tax write-off movies and what it might mean for the future of cinema.

Is the End of DEI Near? The Backlash, the Pullback, & the Future

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What does the future hold for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in American workplaces? How are companies navigating the complex landscape of DEI amid legal challenges and political pushback? The shifting tides of public opinion, legal rulings, and corporate responses are reshaping workplace diversity programs across the nation. Various perspectives illuminate the complex journey toward the potential end of DEI as we know it. Keep reading to explore how organizations are adapting their diversity strategies and what these changes mean for the future of American workplaces.

Smart TVs Are Collecting Your Data—and Using It Against You

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Do you have a smart TV in your home? Did you know that smart TVs collect data on you? What can you do to protect yourself? Your smart TV isn’t just entertaining you—it’s watching you back, according to a recent report by a digital watchdog group that calls connected TVs a “privacy nightmare.” Smart TV and streaming companies are accelerating their surveillance capabilities, collecting increasingly extensive personal data about viewers, often without their knowledge or consent. Continue reading to learn why smart TVs are becoming privacy risks.