Many individuals believe willpower is the route to changing habits. Willpower is one of the hardest and least effective routes. Instead, we should look to tactics like changing our environments and finding ways to make the habit more enjoyable. Why are you doing it? Take exercise for example. Perhaps you […]
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For many, talking to strangers isn’t something we seek out. It gives us anxiety. What if they’re rude? What if they judge us? What are we going to talk about? While this anxiety is understandable, studies have shown the outcomes of these interactions tend to be positive and produce mutual […]
Happy Thoughts: June 30, 2020 at 12:20PM
If being open-minded is a trait you want to foster, it helps to know when you’ve actually been open minded. Some individuals claim this, but haven’t changed their mind on anything recently (or maybe even ever). Being open minded allows us to accept, process, and use the best information to […]
Happy Thoughts: June 28, 2020 at 01:46PM
It’s easy to get stuck focusing on problems, optimizing, and straining to get all of life’s details together. It’s not easy. There are, however, many options and opportunities out there. Not everything is permanent or needs to be taken seriously. Some big problems are only serious and heavy because of […]
Happy Thoughts: June 25, 2020
1 Best for: Grit is best for those interested in achievement, high-performance, goal setting, grit, resilience, and general psychology. While narrowed into a few subjects, the lessons are generally applicable to behavior and resilience. Difficulty to digest: Grit has a conversational tone, with lots of examples and stories. Explanations of core […]
Grit By Angela Duckworth – Book Review
Best for: Waking up is best for those with experience in meditation, psychology, and study of consciousness who want to deepen their understanding of the mind. Also those without serious attachments to religion or a particular type of spirituality. Difficulty to digest: Fully grappling with the concepts and vocabulary in […]
Waking Up by Sam Harris – Book Review
Best for: Peace is Every Step is best for those looking for a soft, simple introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Also those who want to hear personal stories as arguments for increasing kindness in the world. Difficulty to digest: This book is extremely easy to digest. Language is simple and […]