Four takeaways: Our inner critic exists as a type of guardian against perceived potential harm or embarrassment or failure, and it is often rooted in past experiences or self-doubt. Understan…
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Overwhelmed? Just Say No: The science of how to stop saying yes to everything—and be happier
Three takeaways: Psychologists have shown that the feeling of being harried and having insufficient time because of busyness is linked to less happiness. The strategic use of no can truly cha…
Five Teachings of the Dalai Lama I Try to Live By
Five takeaways: The world’s problems are many, and it is natural to powerless in the face of all this negative news. But to disengage from the world’s problems only perpetuates the cycle of i…[...]
Schopenhauer’s Advice on How to Achieve Great Things
Three takeaways: The 19th-century philosopher’s writings leave us with three rules for achieving great things that remain resonant and practical to this day. Schopenhauer stressed that it was …[...]
