How to Overcome Negativity Bias in Your Relationship

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Do you find yourself focusing on the negative aspects of your relationship? What if you could shift your perspective and appreciate your partner more? In The Love Prescription, Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman share their wisdom on recognizing and appreciating your partner’s positive actions. Their research shows that successful couples maintain a high ratio of positive to negative interactions. Read on to discover how to overcome negativity bias and transform the way you see the world.

What Affects Metabolism & Mitochondrial Function? 3 Key Factors

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What affects metabolism? What role do your genes play in your metabolic health? How can your lifestyle choices influence your body’s chemical balance? Metabolism is influenced by various factors. Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer explores three primary factors and their impact, not only on metabolism but on mitochondrial function and mental health, as well. Understanding these connections can help you make informed decisions about your well-being. Read on to discover what affects metabolism and how you can take control of your physical and mental health.

Why Creativity and Play Are Important for Adults

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Why are creativity and play so important? Why do adults lose their sense of curiosity as they age? Children are innately creative and open to possibilities. But, as we age, we tend to lose our creativity and start thinking convergently. In his book The Creative Act, Rick Rubin says that adults need to recapture their sense of openness and play in order to be creative. Here’s Rubin’s advice on remaining playful and open as an adult.

How to Rest: Tips for Disconnecting From Grind Culture

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Is rest something you can truly master? How can you find genuine relaxation in a world that seems to never stop? Rest is more than just taking a break from work. It’s a deliberate process that addresses your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. In Rest Is Resistance, Tricia Hersey explores how to practice authentic, restorative rest and envisions a community that values well-being over productivity. Continue reading to learn how to rest effectively with some practical tips on incorporating rest into your life.

How to Build Creative Habits, Even When You Aren’t Inspired

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How can you train your brain to switch into creative mode? Can you be creative even if you’re not feeling inspired? Music producer Rick Rubin says that it’s important to build creative habits into your schedule rather than waiting for inspiration to strike. He explains that creativity is like a muscle that must be built up over time. Here are Rubin’s suggestions for building your creative habits.

The Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels: Book Overview

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Have you felt like trying to understand your problems isn’t enough to actually solve them? What’s The Tools by Phil Stutz about? In The Tools, Phil Stutz and Barry Michels go beyond the common analytical approach to therapy. They provide practical strategies for handling life’s challenges and unlocking your potential. Read below for a brief overview of The Tools.

Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes: Book Overview

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Have you ever wished you could learn everything about someone simply by looking at them? What’s Six-Minute X-Ray by Chase Hughes about?  In Six-Minute X-Ray, behavior analyst Chase Hughes says that you can learn everything about a person without talking to them. His Six-Minute X-Ray (SMX) system allows you to rapidly gain deep insight into who someone really is, based on their behavior, speech, and mannerisms. Read below for a brief overview of Six-Minute X-Ray.

How to Overcome Perfectionism & Accept Your Flaws

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Why do you need to accept your flaws? How can you overcome a desire to be perfect? To stay focused on your goals, you need to acknowledge your flaws. Adam Grant explains that many people suffer from perfectionism, which counterintuitively prevents them from doing their best work. Keep reading to learn how to overcome perfectionism so you can continue your personal growth.

What Causes Mental Illness? Evidence for a Common Origin

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What causes mental illness? Could various mental disorders stem from a single underlying cause? Psychiatrist Christopher M. Palmer explores the intriguing possibility that all mental illnesses might share a common origin. He presents compelling evidence that, despite the complexity of mental illness, the root cause might be rather simple. Keep reading for Palmer’s groundbreaking ideas about what causes mental illness and how they could reshape our approach to mental health.

How to Be More Creative: 5 Tips From The Creative Act

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Do you want to learn how to be more creative? Is creativity a habit? Where can you find inspiration? American record producer Rick Rubin offers advice for anyone seeking to be more creative or who is stuck in a creative block. Some of his advice includes mindfulness, creating creative habits, learning to be more open, and more. Continue reading if you want to learn how to become more creative.