Change is challenging. This can lead people to cling to the status quo even when making a move would be highly beneficial. Our latest Instaread examines how to remove barriers to change and be more convincing at work and at home. Highlight Losses When circumstances are dire, people tend to take action. But when conditions […]
The secret to everything
Consistency is the secret to anything and everything. It’s that simple. This advice applies to pretty much every area of life. Our brains crave familiarity, which makes it easy to repeat bad patterns. But the good news is it makes it easier to repeat good patterns, too. You Need a New Identity Instead of chasing […]
Stop worrying about money
You know those financial advisors who say that you should stop buying fancy coffees? Forget ’em. Giving up on your daily latte isn’t going to solve your money problems, but it might make you miserable. Money expert Jared Dillian has some better advice: start concentrating on major financial decisions and stop sweating the small stuff. […]
Transform your mindset
What stories are you telling yourself? What you believe about your past experience can shape your perceptions of what’s possible in the future. False narratives, fears, and a lack of purpose are the main barriers to action for most people. The Hard Reset By recognizing that most fears are not real, you can push past […]
How to stop worrying about what people think
If the self-help industry has taught us anything, it’s that happiness is complicated. But we can simplify. By living in the present moment and unplugging from the constant worry of how you’ll be perceived by others, you’ll get one step closer to feeling better about yourself and the world. You’re Never Quite Alone The next time you […]
Move forward, cut back ✂
Do you ever feel like you spend your work life hustling from one crisis to the next? That’s no way to live. It promotes a mindset of constant work instead of efficiency and purpose. Our latest release focuses on tips for streamlining so you can sit back and succeed. Trim the Fat Remove less important […]
How to say the right thing
We often take words for granted. But they wield incredible power. Words can get you hired (or fired), close a sale, or change your relationships. In our latest Instaread, we share six types of words that will dramatically boost the effectiveness of your communication. Cut the Filler According to marketing professor Jonah Berger, certain categories […]
The power of airing family secrets
The stigma of mental illness and abuse can make it difficult to discuss some of society’s worst problems. Journalist Meg Kissinger knows this pain firsthand, as someone who grew up in an extremely dysfunctional and dangerous household. What she has found is that there is power in openness. Confronting Painful Truths Meg took a leap […]
Are you worried about old age?
Old age is a unique stage of life with unique — and often complicated — health considerations. Instead of stigmatizing our elders, we need to center their care and quality of life. Many healthcare systems around the world are inefficient and fragmented. How can we overcome these challenges so we can all age with dignity? […]
How to talk to yourself
There was a time not so long ago when having more than one voice in your head would lead to a psychiatric diagnosis. Sick of the prevailing theory that each person has one, unified mind, therapist Richard Schwartz is pioneering a different model. He says that we all have multiple “sub-minds” that are always in […]
