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When Did Self-Help Become Self-Care?

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When Did Self-Help Become Self-Care?

Unravel the intriguing evolution of self-help into self-care. Explore the journey from a focus on self-improvement to a more holistic approach towards mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Discover how this shift has influenced our understanding and practice of personal growth. Wellness has come to encompass our latest dominant sociocultural obsession

Want to be more confident? Transform Conflict into Courageous Conversations.

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Want to be more confident? Transform Conflict into Courageous Conversations.

Transforming conflict into courageous conversations that achieve results can be thought of as an art form. First, it is helpful to recognize when we may be trying to dodge conflict altogether. The reasons why we may wish to avoid conflict are many. Perhaps some of these statements sound familiar: To

Why You Need To Forecast Your Feelings To Achieve Big Goals

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Why You Need To Forecast Your Feelings To Achieve Big Goals

Predicting how you’ll feel in a future moment in time isn’t an inherent strength for us humans. By and large, we’re pretty bad at it-and that impacts our productivity, our goal setting, and our overall happiness. The key to setting truly satisfying goals, then, comes down to

The Importance of Self-Awareness, and How to Become More Self Aware

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The Importance of Self-Awareness, and How to Become More Self Aware

Unravel the profound significance of self-awareness and its role in shaping our lives. Discover the transformative journey towards heightened self-awareness, a path that promises to illuminate your strengths, weaknesses, and the unique contours of your individuality. Self-Improvement Is Impossible Without Self-Awareness Self-awareness (sometimes also referred to as self-knowledge or introspection)

Study Tips to help you crush your exams

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Study Tips to help you crush your exams

College graduates earn 50% more than those without a degree. Here are 10 study tips to crush your exams so you can do well on your exams. (This month’s sponsor is Coinbase. If you’re interested in trading crypto and you would like to help out the site: Make

5 Ways Solitude Can Make You More Successful, Backed By Science

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5 Ways Solitude Can Make You More Successful, Backed By Science

Embrace the power of solitude and unlock your potential for success. Discover how science supports the transformative impact of solitude on your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Let's delve into the five scientifically-backed ways solitude can enhance your success. Building more solitude into your daily life might actually

Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated

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Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated

Motivation is a powerful, yet tricky beast. Sometimes it is really easy to get motivated, and you find yourself wrapped up in a whirlwind of excitement. Other times, it is nearly impossible to figure out how to motivate yourself and you’re trapped in a death spiral of procrastination. Motivation:

The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone (and Why You Should)

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The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone (and Why You Should)

There’s a lot of science that explains why it’s so hard to break out of your comfort zone, and why it’s good for you when you do it. With a little understanding and a few adjustments, you can break away from your routine and do great things.

Tell Me What You Did Today, And I’ll Tell You Who You Are

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Tell Me What You Did Today, And I’ll Tell You Who You Are

Unravel the profound connection between daily actions and personal identity. Explore how the seemingly mundane tasks we undertake each day shape our character and define who we are. Let's delve into the fascinating world of self-discovery through everyday routines. Master your day to master your weeks, months, years,

Psychologists Explain Why You Procrastinate — And How to Stop

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Psychologists Explain Why You Procrastinate — And How to Stop

Procrastination, a common yet perplexing behavior, often hinders our productivity and success. Delve into the psychological underpinnings of this habit, as explained by experts, and discover effective strategies to overcome the urge to delay tasks. Procrastination is not just avoiding or delaying a task It also has to include an

What to change your life? Start with changing your default behaviors

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What to change your life? Start with changing your default behaviors

Default behaviors are the actions you take without thinking. They’re your habits, routines, and compulsions. With more than 40% of our daily actions controlled by our defaults, they’re powerful tools for helping (or hurting) our productivity. If you want to change your life and be more productive you

The Supreme Court’s “Christian flag” decision, explained

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The Supreme Court’s “Christian flag” decision, explained

In general, I find any advice on how to be more productive insulting and somewhat morally repugnant, as though every message we’ve received in late 20th and early 21st century American society isn’t already about how to squeeze as much monetizable output in as little time as possible

6 Good Habits You Need to Develop For Mind-Blowing Success

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6 Good Habits You Need to Develop For Mind-Blowing Success

Good habits are the key to success. If you have goals that don’t seem to be getting any closer, it’s because you haven’t developed your habits. Here are some of the greatest habits commonly adopted by the world’s elite, and how you can adopt them without

The 7 Best Ways to Invest Your Time

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The 7 Best Ways to Invest Your Time

Unlock the potential of every moment with the seven best ways to invest your time. Discover strategies that transform minutes into opportunities, and learn how to maximize productivity while maintaining balance in your life. Time is more valuable than money We often treat time as our most fungible asset because

Roger Federer Career: 5 Secrets for Insane Success

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Roger Federer Career: 5 Secrets for Insane Success

Federer is the perfect athlete. He devoted his entire life to tennis. He kept his head down and worked tirelessly throughout the years to become the greatest player of all times. We can apply some of his secrets into our lives. Here are the top 5 productivity secrets of Roger

Why time management is ruining our lives

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Why time management is ruining our lives

Time management, once hailed as a solution to our productivity woes, is now under scrutiny. Could it be that our obsession with efficiency is actually causing more harm than good? Let's delve into the paradox of time management. The eternal human struggle to live meaningfully in the face

https://www.andy.works/words/honor-the-material

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https://www.andy.works/words/honor-the-material

Phone makers announce their latest models promising to be the “best phones we’ve ever built”. While the yearly ritual has become routine to the point where the media reviews are almost written in advance, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture of just how far these

When (and How) to Say “No” To Opportunities

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When (and How) to Say “No” To Opportunities

Mastering the art of saying "No" to opportunities can be a game-changer. It's about discerning what truly aligns with your goals and values, and having the courage to decline what doesn't. Let's delve into the when and how of this crucial skill.

How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes

The Covid-19 crisis and its fallout – including recession, layoffs, and uneven economic pain – as well as recent protests over police brutality and demands for racial justice have presented many of us with challenges that we’ve not encountered before. The high-stakes and unfamiliar nature of these situations have left many

The Two Things Killing Your Ability to Focus

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The Two Things Killing Your Ability to Focus

Are you struggling to maintain focus? You're not alone. The culprits are often closer than we think. Let's delve into the two major factors that are sabotaging your concentration and explore how to reclaim your mental clarity. Two major challenges are destroying our ability to focus

What kind of self-destructive perfectionist are you?

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What kind of self-destructive perfectionist are you?

Perfectionism, a double-edged sword, can propel us to unimaginable heights or plunge us into the depths of self-destruction. Let's delve into the different types of self-destructive perfectionists, and perhaps, discover where you might find yourself on this spectrum. Perfectionism is on the rise in younger generations Researchers from

Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are

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Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are

Unravel the mystery of self-identity as we delve into the realm of personal values. Discover the power of introspection and the role it plays in understanding who you truly are. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery together. Constructive vs Destructive Values We do not want to value

7 Skills That Will Help Reach Your Full Potential

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7 Skills That Will Help Reach Your Full Potential

Unlocking your full potential requires a unique set of skills. From emotional intelligence to time management, these seven skills serve as the keys to personal growth and success. Let's delve into each one and explore how they can transform your life. When you chase empty goals and objects,

Free Radicals: Don’t Follow your Passion, Cultivate it

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Free Radicals: Don’t Follow your Passion, Cultivate it

Maximize Your Potential: Grow Your Expertise, Take Bold Risks & Build an Incredible Career, edited by Behance’s 99U editor-in-chief Jocelyn Glei, explores the timeless skills-generating opportunities, building relationships, and taking risks-that can help you navigate today’s changing landscape. Free Radicals are resilient, self-reliant, and extremely potent They want

How to Read a Book: The Ultimate Guide by Mortimer Adler

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How to Read a Book: The Ultimate Guide by Mortimer Adler

This guide dives into how to read a book using the classical framework provided by Mortimer Adler. By the time you finish reading, you’ll have a framework for reading at different levels that you can apply right away. As part of our series on reading, we’ll explore the