Everyone wants to be productive, but productivity doesn’t always come easily. Feeling distracted can take a toll on your self-esteem and prevent you from living up to your potential. You may be contemplating what extreme steps you should take to boost your productivity, but maybe you just need to reset your ideas on what productivity …
Stress
Do you feel torn between work and family and find yourself too stressed to be productive? If so, taking a restful pause can rebalance your life and give you the mental and emotional resources you need to return to your responsibilities feeling purposeful and restored. In this book summary, you’ll learn to identify the signs …
Research shows that everyone, from executives to entrepreneurs, performs better when they’re forced to work within limits. In this summary of Stretch – Unlock the Power of Less and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined, Scott Sonenshein shows you how to use the skill of resourcefulness to encourage innovation and produce more creative results. It’s …
The Happiness Trap (2007) is a self-help guide to pursuing a richer and more rewarding life instead of fleeting feelings of happiness. It outlines the six core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that can help you tackle unpleasant thoughts and feelings and build a fulfilling life. Introduction: Escape from the happiness trap with the …
Patterns that put your romantic relationships on the verge of a breakup. It offers advice and easy-to-do techniques to release your worrying thoughts and strengthen your bond with your partner. Introduction: Stop overthinking and save your relationship. Picture it. You’re finally in a committed relationship with the love of your life. You’re happy, you’re in …
Undistracted (2022) is a call to arms against one of the greatest forces stopping you from living your best life: distraction. Life is full of it. The 24/7 news cycle. Your smartphone. Worrying about what your colleagues think and what your neighbors have. Endless to-do lists. All those sources of distraction get in the way …
Many people feel they can “do it all” over the course of their day, as long as they’re able to find a “balance.” But when you spread yourself too thin in a bid to do it all, it can leave you feeling stressed and inadequate. Randi Zuckerberg believes that to be truly happy and successful, …
Are you struggling to find inner peace in today’s overscheduled world? Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or depression? “The Headspace Guide to Mediation and Mindfulness” explains how meditating and practicing mindfulness can help you find inner peace. In this book summary, you’ll learn how to easily incorporate 10 minutes of meditation into your daily …
Mindfulness isn’t a mystic secret that only a few truly devout people can discover. It’s something you can easily practice each day no matter where you are. “Wherever You Go, There You Are” teaches how to use mindfulness and meditation to center yourself in everyday life. In this book summary, you’ll learn the basic ideas …
In Praise of Walking (2019) examines the science behind one of the basic skills that defines us as human beings. By walking more, you can boost your physical and mental health – and become more creative and social. Genres Science, Health, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Stress Management Self-Help, Evolution, Biology, Travel, Walking, Environment, Nature, Psychology, Popular …