All articles tagged with #self help
The article explores eight hidden sources of feelings of inadequacy, such as comparison loops, old family scripts, perfectionism, unprocessed micro-failures, ignoring body signals, inherited goals, scarcity-based social groups, and toxic digital environments. It offers practical strategies to identify and address these sources, encouraging small, honest adjustments to foster self-acceptance and well-being.
The article highlights 11 casual phrases that people often use when they're actually struggling emotionally or mentally, such as 'I'm fine,' 'It is what it is,' and 'I'm just tired,' emphasizing the importance of paying attention to these words as potential signs of deeper issues and encouraging support and open communication.
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the bestselling memoir Eat Pray Love, lives in an 18th-century church she bought on Craigslist, symbolizing her ongoing search for spiritual fulfillment despite her success. Her new memoir, All the Way to the River, explores her journey back to that church and reflects on the impact of her work on contemporary women's narratives and ideas of self-actualization.
Kasley Killam, author of "The Art and Science of Connection," developed the 5-3-1 rule to help manage social interactions and combat loneliness. The rule suggests spending time with five different people weekly, nurturing three close relationships, and aiming for one hour of meaningful social interaction daily. This guideline is intended to be flexible, helping individuals become more intentional about their social health, especially in a post-pandemic world where isolation is prevalent.
Kasley Killam, author of "The Art and Science of Connection," developed the 5-3-1 rule to help introverts like herself maintain meaningful social interactions. The rule suggests spending time with five different people weekly, nurturing three close relationships, and aiming for one hour of quality connection daily. This guideline is designed to improve social health and combat loneliness by encouraging intentional socializing.
After her husband left her, the author found solace in motivational quotes on social media, which helped her navigate her grief and rebuild her self-esteem. Despite initial skepticism, she credits the quotes with providing comfort and support during a difficult time, alongside her support network of friends, family, and therapist. While acknowledging criticisms of self-help culture, she emphasizes the positive impact these quotes had on her healing process and looks forward to the future with a newfound sense of freedom and optimism.
After her husband left her, the author found solace in motivational quotes on social media, which served as a lifeline of support during her grief. Despite initial cynicism, these quotes, along with her support network, helped boost her fractured self-esteem and remind her of her strength and resilience. As she navigated the pain of divorce and began to rebuild her life, the quotes played a pivotal role in her healing process, providing comfort and wisdom. While she no longer relies on them as heavily, she remains grateful for their role in her recovery.
Author Julio Vincent Gambuto offers practical strategies in his book "Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!" to help people reevaluate and let go of tech habits that keep them constantly plugged in, advocating for a "digital detox" and intentional use of technology to reclaim time, attention, and purpose. He emphasizes the need to create "sacred space" by unsubscribing from digital noise, muting notifications, deleting apps, and setting boundaries with technology to foster healthier and happier lives individually and collectively.
Gen Zers and millennials are turning to the practice of "manifesting" to cope with financial, career, and personal challenges, with the belief that channeling positive energy and envisioning a new future can bring about change. This trend has gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok, where influencers share techniques and success stories. While some view manifestation as a form of pseudoscience, proponents argue that it provides hope and empowerment in a time of economic uncertainty and personal struggles. However, experts caution that while changing one's mindset is important, it must be balanced with realistic actions and an understanding of systemic barriers.
Dave Hollis, a former top Disney executive, quit his successful career to join his then-wife Rachel Hollis' self-help empire, but their marriage crumbled under the pressure of social media fame. Hollis struggled with his wife's oversharing and their rivalry for online attention, leading to their divorce in 2020. He spiraled into obsession with social media clout, battled alcoholism, and died of a heart attack during a drugs binge while glued to his phone. His tragic demise serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living for shallow online attention.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the iconic actor and former governor of California, has released his seventh book, "Be Useful," in which he shares his seven tools for life and the lessons he has learned throughout his career. Schwarzenegger encourages readers to dream big, take small steps towards their goals, and embrace discomfort as a path to growth. He emphasizes the importance of commitment, visualization, and learning from failure. Despite his controversial personal life, Schwarzenegger's book offers practical advice for achieving success and helping others.
Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his concerns about the lack of resilience in modern society, stating that he doesn't want a "generation of wimps" who shy away from struggle. He emphasized the importance of accepting pain, misery, and discomfort as opportunities for growth and toughness. Schwarzenegger urged people to teach kids to be tough, engage in sports, study, and embrace challenging moments instead of over-babying them. He believes that the United States was built by hardworking individuals who faced struggles and fought for success, and he hopes to continue that legacy.
Writer Dave Tarnowski has created a series of "disappointing affirmations" that offer a refreshing take on mental health and positivity. With a dark sense of humor, Tarnowski's affirmations are a welcome change from the usual toxic positivity found in self-help circles. One of his most popular affirmations is "It gets easier. Eventually you just stop giving a f*ck."
Crying is normal and healthy, but sometimes we need to hold back our tears. Here are 12 tricks to stop yourself from crying, including removing yourself from the situation, tilting your head back, tensing up your muscles, blinking quickly, pinching the skin on the bridge of your nose, taking deep breaths, playing with a stress ball, saying a mantra, grounding yourself, making a neutral face, removing the lump in your throat, and exercising.
Chris Pratt revealed that he was "broken" before meeting his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, whom he met through church. The couple got married in 2019 and now have two daughters together. Pratt was going through a public divorce with actress Anna Faris when he met Schwarzenegger. Faris recently shared that she's "getting much closer" with Pratt and Schwarzenegger and is "happy" with how things turned out.