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The Inner Game

entrepreneurialparent • 58 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Investing in yourself is crucial for personal growth and success.
  2. Small daily habits like visualization and reading can have a big impact on your overall well-being.
  3. There's no perfect time to start investing in yourself, so begin now with simple steps.

The Mirror To Excellence: Unleashing Your Potential Through Self-Reflection

PeopleStorming • 39 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for leaders to understand themselves, improve skills, make better decisions, and build relationships.
  2. Regular self-reflection by leaders correlates with being seen as effective, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
  3. Tools like Year Compass, Gibbs Reflective Cycle, and Journaling Prompts can help kickstart self-reflection, even without a coach.
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Jump!- Why Taking The Leap Is Your Logical Next Step

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 159 implied HN points • 18 Oct 22
💼 Business Self-Improvement
  1. Taking a leap in life doesn't have to be an emotional choice. It can actually be a logical decision based on what you truly want.
  2. Adults often overthink their decisions, unlike children who jump into experiences without fear. Embracing a childlike curiosity can lead to growth and joy.
  3. While there are concerns about making big changes, the rewards and opportunities that come from taking the leap can be incredible and unexpected.

What If My Patient Wants To Lose Weight?

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 01 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Patients often desire weight loss because they've been influenced by healthcare practitioners and societal norms.
  2. Healthcare practitioners have a crucial role in shifting patient perspectives about weight loss and health.
  3. It's important for healthcare providers to address weight loss requests by educating on evidence-based alternatives and supporting patients in their health goals.

How to have attitude of gratitude

The Self Mastery Times • 6 HN points • 25 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. It's important to pause and appreciate what we have instead of constantly chasing what we don't have. This shift in mindset can lead to becoming more optimistic.
  2. Practicing gratitude can be a powerful tool in enhancing our outlook on life and attracting positivity. It's like a superpower we all possess.
  3. Taking time to acknowledge and express gratitude daily can have a transformative effect on our lives, making us more thankful and resilient in the face of challenges.

Dreams reset

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. A new year offers a reset to reflect on goals and dreams.
  2. Writing down intentions, systems, and measures of success can help make big dreams achievable.
  3. Structuring your thoughts on paper can clarify priorities and streamline actions for progress.

Everyone’s watching me 😳 — Spotlight effect

10x your mind • 139 implied HN points • 14 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. The spotlight effect makes us believe others are paying more attention to us than they actually are. People are generally focused on themselves rather than scrutinizing every detail about us.
  2. We have an egocentric bias that leads us to think others care more about our actions than they actually do. Most people are too focused on their own insecurities to notice ours.
  3. Free yourself from the spotlight effect by being aware that people don't judge us as much as we think. Embrace being unapologetically yourself and pursue your goals without worrying about others' opinions.

What makes the perfect creative brief?

The Ruffian • 264 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
💼 Business Self-Improvement
  1. A good creative brief is short, inspiring, and provides direction while allowing freedom.
  2. A successful brief balances constraints and freedom, guiding without stifling creativity.
  3. Writing a creative brief to yourself can help focus your objectives and unleash creative thinking.

How I reduced my phone usage by 99%

Chronicles and Meditations • 4 HN points • 14 Jul 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Reducing phone usage significantly can lead to feeling more present and less inclined to compulsively consume
  2. Being phone-less made the author realize the world is full of clues and people are willing to help, adapting to a phone-free lifestyle is possible
  3. Phones can be insatiable entertainment devices, impacting mental bandwidth and mood, but they are valuable for practical needs like emergencies

Fighting with smiles

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Self-Improvement
  1. Using a positive internal dialogue can help shift your mindset. Instead of saying 'I should,' try saying 'I could' to see more options.
  2. Dancing and expressing yourself can be a powerful way to show love and defiance against negativity. Embrace the feeling and let it flow.
  3. Staying calm and showing love in chaotic situations can create a peaceful atmosphere. It's harder to bring peace than to fight, but it's much more rewarding.

Patience

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 6 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement
  1. Patience is an important virtue that can help you manage frustrating situations better. Instead of getting angry, try to remind yourself that you can wait and things will likely work out in the end.
  2. In both investing and personal relationships, being patient often leads to better outcomes. Rushing things usually creates more stress and can stall progress.
  3. When faced with difficulties, remember that things won't last forever. It's okay to feel pain but focusing on the present can help you get through tough times more easily.

Being Tired is a Choice

An Interpersonal Journal • 59 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Feeling tired is often a choice we make, and we can find energy and inspiration by engaging in activities we love.
  2. Discipline and focus are key to overcoming challenges and achieving long-term goals.
  3. It's important to make conscious decisions about how we spend our time and prioritize activities that bring us fulfillment, even if it means sacrificing other less meaningful pursuits.

GRANTED: My new podcast

Granted • 99 implied HN points • 14 Sep 22
🎙 Podcasts Self-Improvement
  1. Adam Grant's new podcast "Re:Thinking" features guests discussing new thoughts and ways of thinking.
  2. Upcoming episodes will explore topics like fear, goals, leadership, and reinvention with a diverse range of guests including Mark Cuban, Atul Gawande, and Reese Witherspoon.
  3. Past episodes of the podcast include conversations with thought leaders, creators, and leaders like Brené Brown, Dolly Parton, and Indra Nooyi.

A cheatsheet for bad days

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 26 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Overcoming procrastination requires the courage to take action, even if it's not perfect.
  2. To boost creativity, take breaks, rearrange your work order, and use problem-solving frameworks like 'How Might We'.
  3. For a fresh start, create a compelling vision, set strong reasons for motivation, and establish supportive daily rituals.

GRANTED: Why "quiet quitting" is trending and repeating yourself is a good habit

Granted • 99 implied HN points • 28 Aug 22
🚌 Education Self-Improvement
  1. Personality is not fixed - who you become is about what you choose to do with your traits.
  2. Quiet quitting is a response to poor work environments; meaningful work, respect, and fair pay can inspire people to excel.
  3. Repeating yourself is crucial for good communication; leaders are more likely criticized for undercommunicating than overcommunicating.

You aren't special

The Leftovers • 79 implied HN points • 20 Oct 22
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement
  1. The post discusses the idea that you aren't special, challenging the belief in the 'Law of Attraction' that promotes positivity and the universe providing success.
  2. It mentions a film called 'The Secret' that has gained popularity for promoting the idea that to achieve something in life, you just have to know what you want and believe in the outcome.
  3. The post invites readers to keep reading by subscribing to The Leftovers for a 7-day free trial.

The Upper Limit Problem

Intentional Wisdom • 39 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. The Upper Limit Problem involves setting false limits on our potential, which can hold us back from achieving true greatness.
  2. Self-awareness and recognizing behaviors like self-criticism, worrying, and deflecting praise are key steps to overcoming The Upper Limit Problem.
  3. Getting comfortable with success, embracing our strengths, and operating in our Zone of Genius can help unlock our true potential.

Break the frame

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Believing something is possible is the first step to making it actually happen.
  2. Breaking mental frames opens up new possibilities and allows for personal growth.
  3. Challenging your own limitations can lead to surprising achievements and personal development.

Why Some People Change and Others Don't

Stream of Subconsciousness • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Flexibility is key to change; be brutally honest and put everything on the table for real transformation.
  2. Seek guidance from trusted voices to encourage exploration from a new perspective, draining hesitance and uncertainty.
  3. Change awareness through hypnotherapy, cognitive therapy, or brainwave training to disrupt old ways of thinking and find new paths.

Dissecting Imposter Syndrome

The Leadership Lab • 39 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Imposter Syndrome is a common experience of uncertainty and self-doubt, often viewed negatively, but can actually indicate growth and being outside your comfort zone.
  2. Everyone, including experts, experiences uncertainty and struggles with knowing what they're doing in different domains. Embrace the discomfort of not knowing as part of the journey.
  3. Imposter Syndrome can stem from fear and comparison, but reframing it as a signal for growth and seeking support can help overcome it. Focus on purpose, face fears, and help others facing similar challenges.

Getting Out of a Rut and What I've Learned!

Uneasy’s Substack • 2 HN points • 01 Aug 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Getting out of a rut can be really challenging, especially when you know what you should be doing but feel stuck. It's normal to struggle, and you're not alone in this experience.
  2. Start small by picking just three important things you want to focus on, and then choose one easy step for each. Taking lazy steps is okay; what's important is the progress.
  3. Celebrate your small wins and stick to your routine for a couple of weeks. This can help you build momentum and get back on track without feeling overwhelmed.

Red Light, Green Light

The Elbow • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Being transparent and honest about your wants and preferences is the best way to get what you want.
  2. Avoid playing manipulative games in relationships, as they can lead to unhappiness in the long run.
  3. Giving honest signals may limit your options initially but will lead to higher quality matches in the end.

Certainly uncertain

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. In uncertain situations, taking time to think, analyze, and seek input can lead to finding the best solutions.
  2. Embracing uncertainty can lead to creativity and innovative problem-solving.
  3. Understanding the different types of uncertainty through the "known unknowns" matrix can help in navigating through and addressing uncertainties.

Nine life lessons from comedian Tim Minchin

A Bit Gamey • 20 implied HN points • 06 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Self-Improvement
  1. You don't need a big dream to succeed. Just follow your curiosity and set small goals you can achieve.
  2. Happiness can't be chased. Instead, focus on doing things for others, and happiness will come naturally.
  3. Life is often about luck. Appreciate what you have and stay humble about your achievements.

Skating Past Fear: Stoic Strategies for a Courageous Life

Wayne's Earth • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Improvement
  1. Stoicism teaches that our judgments, not events themselves, impact us the most. So, how we perceive fear matters most.
  2. Prepare for challenges by visualizing your approach, similar to athletes mentally rehearsing. Be ready for different outcomes without expecting the worst.
  3. Shift your perspective on fear as an opportunity for growth, like a challenging game that strengthens a team. Focus on what you can do now to avoid being stuck worrying about the future.