"Henry Ford said it best: “Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.” Thinking is not only hard—it’s the single most important thing in life. Remember: The quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our lives. And our decisions are a result of our thoughts."

Thinking 

Quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our lives. 

I know something about you without knowing you. I bet you spend A LOT of time in your head. You know, thinking, worrying, stressing, freaking out -- call it whatever you want. I call it a preoccupied mind. And with what? 99% of your thoughts are useless. William James, once the leading psychologist in America, and one of the founders of the philosophical school of pragmatism, put it best: "A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices." Pragmatism believes that the mind is a tool. Your mind should work for you, not against you. People who don't master their mind, don't believe it's possible. They say: "I can't help but thinking these things." Well, you can TAKE CONTROL of your mind with enough practice. I've done it. And in THINK STRAIGHT, I share exactly how. It's a quick read and you can use it to immediately to improve your thinking. You have the ability to decide what you think. Or, you can choose NOT to think. And that is one of the most important and most practical things you can learn in life. Before I learned that skill, I would spend hours and hours inside my head. Just think about how much you think. - "I wonder what my boss thinks?" - "What happens if I screw up and lose my job?" - "What if my business never takes off?" - "Does she love me?" - "Why does my life suck?" - "What if I get cancer?" - "I can't finish anything. What's wrong with me? And the list goes on. THINK STRAIGHT reveals the recipe for taking control of your mind so you can improve your life, career, relationships, business. I wrote this little book in a way that you can read it more than once. And I hope that this book serves as an anchor to you--especially during trying times. The mind is the most powerful tool on earth. Change the way you think. And you'll change your life.

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I know something about you without knowing you. I bet you spend A LOT of time in your head. You know, thinking, worrying, stressing, freaking out -- call it whatever you want. I call it a preoccupied mind. And with what?99% of your thoughts are useless. William James, once the leading psychologist in America, and one of the founders of the philosophical school of pragmatism, put it best:"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."Pragmatism believes that the mind is a tool. Your mind should work for you, not against you. People who don't master their mind, don't believe it's possible.They say: "I can't help but thinking these things."Well, you can TAKE CONTROL of your mind with enough practice. I've done it. And in THINK STRAIGHT, I share exactly how. It's a quick read and you can use it to immediately to improve your thinking.You have the ability to decide what you think. Or, you can choose NOT to think.And that is one of the most important and most practical things you can learn in life. Before I learned that skill, I would spend hours and hours inside my head.Just think about how much you think.- "I wonder what my boss thinks?"- "What happens if I screw up and lose my job?"- "What if my business never takes off?"- "Does she love me?"- "Why does my life suck?"- "What if I get cancer?"- "I can't finish anything. What's wrong with me?And the list goes on.THINK STRAIGHT reveals the recipe for taking control of your mind so you can improve your life, career, relationships, business.I wrote this little book in a way that you can read it more than once. And I hope that this book serves as an anchor to you--especially during trying times.The mind is the most powerful tool on earth. Change the way you think. And you'll change your life.

Darius Foroux (pronounced as Da-reeus Fo-roo) is the author of 7 books, and the creator of 6 online courses. He writes about productivity, business, and wealth building. His ideas and work have been featured in TIME, NBC, Fast Company, Inc., Observer, and many more publications. Until now, more than 30 million people have read his articles.

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THINK STRAIGHT: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Think Straight

People can't be changed. They have to want to change.

Make a list of all the positive outcomes you expect from making a change and the negative outcomes of not making it.Try to come up with these reasons yourself to make it more effective.

Outcome Expectancies 

Write down plans and steps to implement your changes and to accomplish your goals.Keep it very detailed by including time, place and also a backup plan in case the initial plan fails.Example:I will wake up at 5am and go to the gym to exercise. (Backup plan) If gym is closed, I will exercise in my room.

Implementation Intention 

Don't waste time dreaming about being a changed person.Instead, use your imagination to visualize how you want to bring about that change into your life. This can boost your performance.

Process Imagery

Spend more time with positive and supportive people who will help you make that change. Try to find a partner who wants to make a similar change, and support and motivate each other. Try and avoid people who might distract and demotivate you from chasing your goals.

People Power

Try and be aware of your emotions at all times, and learn to manage them.Don't bottle up your emotions and try to suppress them.Exercise can be helpful to improve mental and emotional health.

Emotional Resilience 

This book uses proven research to suggest various steps  to implement changes in your life. 

Looking to make a positive change in your life? Maybe you’ve read a few self-help books and think you know what you need to do – maybe some positive thinking, making a resolution or simply wishing for happiness? Well, here’s some news: none of this is going to help; you simply don’t get things in life just by wishing for them. In You Can Change Your Life top psychologist Rob Yeung investigates ways of making change stick. He offers the most up-to-date thinking on the skills, beliefs and methods that will help you to change your life. Rooted in evidence-based research and based on proven strategies and treatments, Rob offers a new perspective and new techniques to enable you to transform your life, or simply work out what’s stopping you from achieving your goals. You can lose weight, feel more positive, give up a bad habit, get ahead at work or improve anything about yourself. Whatever you want to achieve, you will feel inspired by the practical advice in this fascination book and be able to tackle change with confidence.

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Productivity

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Personal Development

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Habits

Looking to make a positive change in your life? Maybe you’ve read a few self-help books and think you know what you need to do – maybe some positive thinking, making a resolution or simply wishing for happiness? Well, here’s some news: none of this is going to help; you simply don’t get things in life just by wishing for them. In You Can Change Your Life top psychologist Rob Yeung investigates ways of making change stick. He offers the most up-to-date thinking on the skills, beliefs and methods that will help you to change your life. Rooted in evidence-based research and based on proven strategies and treatments, Rob offers a new perspective and new techniques to enable you to transform your life, or simply work out what’s stopping you from achieving your goals. You can lose weight, feel more positive, give up a bad habit, get ahead at work or improve anything about yourself. Whatever you want to achieve, you will feel inspired by the practical advice in this fascination book and be able to tackle change with confidence.

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You Can Change Your Life

The Japanese concept, which translates as " the happiness of always being busy".According to the Japanese,everyone has an ikigai - French philosopher might call a raison d'être(purpose). Having a clearly defined ikigai brings satisfaction, happiness, and meaning to our lives. The purpose of this book is to help you find yours, and to share insights from Japanese philosophy on the lasting health of body, mind and spirit.

IKIGAI

There is village in south of Japan named Okinawa, where there are 24.55% people over the age of 100 for every 100,000 inhabitants - far more than global average.Is ikigai the reason there are more centenarians in Okinawa than anywhere else?  How does it inspire people to stay active until the very end? What is the secret to a long and happy life?The purpose of the book is to bring the secrets of Japan's centenarians to you and give the tools to find your own ikigai.

Book's Intention

One of the most common sayings in Japan is “Hara hachi bu,” which is said before or after eating and means “Fill your belly to 80 percent.” This is why stop eating when  stomachs reach 80 percent of capacity, rather than overeating and wearing down bodies with long digestive processes that accelerate cellular oxidation.The way food is served is also important. By presenting their meals on many small plates, the Japanese tend to eat less. Having five plates in front of you makes it seem like you are going to eat a lot.

The 80% Secret

Whether threats we perceive are real, stress is an easily identifiable condition that not only causes anxiety but is also highly psychosomatic, affecting everything from digestive system to skin.The central premise of this stress-reduction method is focusing on the self: noticing our responses, even if they are conditioned by habit, in order to be fully conscious of them.In this way, we connect with the here and now and limit thoughts that tend to spiral out of control.One way to reach a state of mindfulness is through meditation, which helps filter the information that reaches us.

Be mindful about reducing stress

Spending too much time seated at work or at home not only reduces muscular and respiratory fitness, also increases appetite and curbs the desire to participate in activities.Being sedentary can lead to hypertension, imbalanced eating, cardiovascular disease, and even certain kinds of cancer. We can access a more active lifestyle that makes us feel better inside and out - we just have to add a few ingredients to our everyday habits:<ul><li>Walk to work</li><li>Use your feet instead of an elevator</li><li> Participate in social /leisure activities</li><li>Replace your junk food with fruit</li><li>Get the right amount of sleep</li></ul>

A lot sitting will age you

What do Japanese artisans, engineers, Zen philosophy, and cuisine have in common? Simplicity and attention to detail.It is not a lazy simplicity but a sophisticated one that searches out new frontiers, always taking the object, the body and mind, or the cuisine to the next level, according to one’s ikigai.When someone sets out to create something, his/her responsibility is to use nature to give it “life” while respecting that nature at every moment. During this process, the artisan becomes one with the object and flows with it.It's not man versus nature, but rather a union of the two.

Sophisticated simplicity

Ask yourself these questions:<ul><li>What do the activities that drive you to flow have in common?</li><li>Why do those activities drive you to flow? For example, are all the activities you most like doing ones that you practice alone or with other people?</li><li>Do you flow more when doing things that require you to move your body or just to think?</li></ul>In the answers to these questions you might find the underlying ikigai that drives your life. If you don’t, then keep searching by going deeper.Also, try new things that are not on the list of what makes you flow but that are similar and that you are curious about.

Using flow to fing your ikigai

Both Buddhism and Stoicism remind us that the present is all that exists, and it is the only thing we can control. Instead of worrying about the past or the future, we should appreciate things just as they are in the moment, in the now.We should never forget that everything we have and all the people we love will disappear at some point.Being aware of the impermanence of things does not have to make us sad; it should help us love the present moment and those who surround us.“All things human are short-lived and perishable,” Seneca tells us.

The here and now, and the impermanence of things

As Nicholas Taleb explains "we use the word fragile to describe people, things that are weakened when harmed, and the words robust and resilient for things that are able to withstand harm without weakening, but we don’t have a word for things that get stronger when harmed". Taleb proposes the term antifragile.“Antifragility is beyond resilience or robustness. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better.”Catastrophes and exceptional circumstances offer good models for explaining antifragility.

Beyond resilience: Antifragility

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that shows us the beauty of the fleeting, changeable, and imperfect nature of the world around us. Instead of searching for beauty in perfection, we should look for it in things that are flawed, incomplete.Japanese concept is that of ichi-go ichi-e , which could be translated “This moment exists only now and won’t come again.” It is heard most often in social gatherings as a reminder that each encounter is unique and will never be repeated, meaning that we should enjoy the moment and not lose ourselves in worries about the past or the future.

Wabi-sabi and ichi-go ichi-e

<ul><li>Stay active; don’t retire.</li><li>Take it slow.</li><li>Don’t fill your stomach.</li><li>Surround yourself with good friends.</li><li>Get in shape for your next birthday. </li><li>Smile.</li><li>Reconnect with nature.</li><li>Give thanks.</li><li>Live in the moment.</li><li>Follow your ikigai.</li></ul>There is a passion inside you, a unique talent that gives meaning to your days and drives you to share the best of yourself until the very end. If you don’t know what your ikigai is yet, as Viktor Frankl says, your mission is to discover it.

The ten rules of ikigai

What is the best way to live longer? Here are a few factors within your control

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Science & Nature

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Longevity

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Food

How To Live A Long Life

The book brings out the purpose or how to continue even without purpose with doing the mundane tasks like walking, doing dishes, cleaning house and many more things that will keep us busy and helps us enjoy life, whilst we search for our purpose. Because those who discover their ikigai have everything they need for a long and joyful journey through life.

Los Angeles Times bestseller • More than 1.5 million copies sold “If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don’t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie—about making the most of every moment in your life.* * * * What’s your ikigai? “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

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Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

we are disappointed when people do not respond to our expectations, and we complain and get angry when it is a close relative like our spouse.

Why We Got Disappointed ☹️

it's easily filled with complaints, grudges, and anger towards others

Its always Easy To Complain

People deeply intimidated by other people's success and begin to copy, criticize, or even abuse to gain attention, corrupting their own heart and vision as they no longer know why you were born.

We Forget Our Own Existence

Grudge is like a constipated stomach carrying nothing more than shit for other people thinking it can harm anyone else but in truth you are the only one carrying the pressure without reason. I know its difficult but You should thank these people from heart who created troubles for you or laughed at your failires and let go any grudge so you can carry on your journey in life.

Try To Let Go Grudges

We always conclude that if we forgive a person it means we are favoring them, no it’s not! we are not favoring them for their deeds we are making our self free from the baggage of grudge.

Do Yourself A Favor And Forgive Others

Forgiveness.... the most difficult task for a human being. We do a lot of remedies, rituals and other different things to improve ourselves & our life style but sometimes what we don't want to do is the simplest remedy which is the most required and creating blockages in to our soul's progression is - forgiveness.

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Art of Forgiveness

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams

A candid and insightful look at an era and a life through the eyes of one of the most remarkable Americans of the twentieth century, First Lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt. The daughter of one of New York’s most influential families, niece of Theodore Roosevelt, and wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt witnessed some of the most remarkable decades in modern history, as America transitioned from the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and the Depression to World War II and the Cold War. A champion of the downtrodden, Eleanor drew on her experience and used her role as First Lady to help those in need. Intimately involved in her husband’s political life, from the governorship of New York to the White House, Eleanor would eventually become a powerful force of her own, heading women’s organizations and youth movements, and battling for consumer rights, civil rights, and improved housing. In the years after FDR’s death, this inspiring, controversial, and outspoken leader would become a U.N. Delegate, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, a newspaper columnist, Democratic party activist, world-traveler, and diplomat devoted to the ideas of liberty and human rights. This single volume biography brings her into focus through her own words, illuminating the vanished world she grew up, her life with her political husband, and the post-war years when she worked to broaden cooperation and understanding at home and abroad. The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt includes 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

A candid and insightful look at an era and a life through the eyes of one of the most remarkable Americans of the twentieth century, First Lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt.The daughter of one of New York’s most influential families, niece of Theodore Roosevelt, and wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt witnessed some of the most remarkable decades in modern history, as America transitioned from the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and the Depression to World War II and the Cold War.A champion of the downtrodden, Eleanor drew on her experience and used her role as First Lady to help those in need. Intimately involved in her husband’s political life, from the governorship of New York to the White House, Eleanor would eventually become a powerful force of her own, heading women’s organizations and youth movements, and battling for consumer rights, civil rights, and improved housing. In the years after FDR’s death, this inspiring, controversial, and outspoken leader would become a U.N. Delegate, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, a newspaper columnist, Democratic party activist, world-traveler, and diplomat devoted to the ideas of liberty and human rights.This single volume biography brings her into focus through her own words, illuminating the vanished world she grew up, her life with her political husband, and the post-war years when she worked to broaden cooperation and understanding at home and abroad.The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt includes 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

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The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

Agriculture can only thrive on rich soil – there is simply no other way. Regeneration of Soil is Invigoration of Life.

Mystic Quotes - Sadhguru

I had achieved my targets each time I had set them. My past is a confirmation of my ability and strength. This time I'm marking my target to the next level. I'm accountable for my life and I'm determined to transform it. I know there is no substitute for hard work and, I believe I can accomplish greatness in any chosen field through constant practice. I'm keen to prove myself again. <a href="https://dailymorningpositiveaffirmations.quora.com/?ch=10&oid=2267983&share=396067ef&srid=uNh0EF&target_type=tribe">Affirm To Accomplish</a>

Best Quotes To Recite Daily To Have A Positive Morning

I'm abundant with covert powers that make me confident. I have a prolific reservoir of efficacious thoughts. I'm capable of producing the desired result. I govern my life by following a deep spiritual practice and, I'm on a journey to improve my inner-self. Sooner or later, I will possess an agglomeration of eternal bliss and contentment.-Affirm To Accomplish

Deep Spiritual Practice

I'm a source of inspiration for many. My family, friends and colleagues, all support me in my endeavour. My positive aura attracts others to me. I'm a fascinating soul, born to spread optimism. I'm blessed with the art of calmness. I'm serene and I can handle every situation with ease. My life is in my control and I'm bound to outperform.

Affirm To Outperform 

I'm strong and competent. I'm hard-working and smart. I hope for the best and I sweat to get it. I'm living my life with purpose, plan and preposition. I'm reluctant to choose mediocrity. I refuse to accept every feeble suggestion because I, myself is the powerhouse of motivation. I live my life on my own terms. I deserve the best and I vow to attain it.

You Deserve The Best

I'm a beautiful and loving person. I'm blessed to have a creative mind. My charm makes me class apart. People love me for my good deeds. I'm an adorable person possessing qualities like generosity, humility and kindness. I'm known for my good work and positivity. I'm an optimistic soul born to be loved.

You're Beautiful!

I'm wealthy and prosperous. I'm grateful for having a fully functional body. I'm a beautiful and fascinating creature of the lord. I'm thankful to God for creating me. I am blessed with abundance. I lack nothing instead I have an inexhaustible source of health, wealth and prosperity. I'm supportive and kind. I love helping others. I'm lively and open for needy people. I'm born to serve and uplift this humanity.Affirm To Accomplish

The inexhaustible source of health, wealth and prosperity.

I'm will soon receive good news. My positive aura will fill my life with joy and happiness. I'm attracting good things to my life. My lifestyle is improving and I'm regaining my self-esteem back. I have control over my senses and I can now stay calm for long. I'm building a strong foundation with good habits. I am following a meaningful routine and I hope I'll soon become the person I always wanted to be.-Affirm To Accomplish

The Good News 

BENEFITS OF POSITIVITY: Better stress management | Better mental health | Better social life | Improvement in self-confidence 

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Mindfulness

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Mental Health

Benefits of positivity in life

The film industry did not offer a very rosy view of the business world in 2021. Dominated by streaming giants and independent studios, the year in movies had a wealth of poignant stories about financial distress in a range of cultures and locations. There was a mass of gig economy workers struggling professionally and financially. A daughter helping to keep her deaf parents' fishing business from collapsing. An Albanian widow in Kosovo working to start a small business amid civil unrest. Inspirational and tragic alike, each film has a lesson to offer for entrepreneurs.

The 8 Best Movies of the Year for Entrepreneurs

This high-octane thriller tells the true story of how Ross Ulbricht created his infamous dark web-based "Amazon-for-drugs," which amassed more than $1 billion in sales before being taken down by the DEA.
It's an instructive parable about the dangers of unfettered e-commerce.

Silk Road

The epic documentary about how WeWork's frathouse-like office culture, unrealistic expectations, and cartoonish overspending caused the co-working business's IPO and its utopian vision to unravel in just six weeks. 
Along the way, co-founder Adam Neumann demonstrates some excellent examples of how not to lead an organization.

WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

Ruby, a Child Of Deaf Adults (CODA), spends every morning before school working on the family's struggling commercial fishing boat in Gloucester, Massachusetts. 
Embroiled in the local fishing industry's fight with authorities, Ruby must choose between her family obligations and her dream of pursuing a music career. A critical darling, CODA is a touching story of learning how to communicate and the challenges of running a family business.

CODA

The Gig Is Up explores the human costs of the $5 trillion gig economy. 
Told through the lives of people working for Uber, Deliveroo, and other companies, the documentary offers an alternative view of the much-hyped transformation of the global workforce.

The Gig Is Up

El Buen Patrón is the thrilling Spanish-language story of the owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business (Javier Bardem) who works tirelessly to pacify his disaffected staff before a visit from an awards committee. 
Satirical and witty, the film is focused on what happens when supervisors cross boundaries into employees' personal lives.

El Buen Patrón (The Good Boss)

This Albanian-language darling of the Sundance film festival tells the story of a widow in Kosovo starting a business selling honey and ajvar (a traditional relish made from red bell peppers) to provide for her two children, in the face of overwhelming grief and a repressive patriarchal society.

Hive

Transforming a niche (and often dangerous) hobby into a globally recognized sport takes an entrepreneurial vision. 
The late Jake Burton Carpenter did just that for snowboarding. By tenaciously pulling together sponsors, ski resorts, and major athletes, Carpenter launched his business--and ultimately a worldwide phenomenon.

Dear Rider

Produced by and starring The Evil Dead's Bruce Campbell, this horror-comedy film pits an unmotivated team of toy store employees against a horde of bloodthirsty, parasite-infected shoppers on Black Friday. 
It's a gory--but apt--satire of what life is like on the front lines of the retail industry during the Covid pandemic. Fittingly, Black Friday will premiere on Black Friday, November 26.

Black Friday

From 'WeWork' to 'El Buen Patrón', this year's film lineup is jam-packed with stories of workplace disasters and financial woe. Here are eight 2021 movies every business owner should see, listed in order of release date.

From 'WeWork' to 'El Buen Patrón', this year's film lineup is jam-packed with stories of workplace disasters and financial woe.

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Startups

Near the middle of December, many offices slow down. Energy and motivation drop and many stop their work for the holidays.  When it's time to go back to work in January, it can be difficult to get back into work mode. There are many reasons for this post-holiday funk, but you can do things to get out of it.

Post-holiday funk

Many people start the year by looking back at the past year. Getting out of the office gives you an overall view of your past contribution. You're likely to notice the things you are proud of, but also your failures. Around the new year, you may end up with thoughts about what you should've done differently in the past, leading to feelings of depression and lack of motivation. When you get back to work, it's important to look forward to the new year instead of back on the past one. Focusing on finding new opportunities can help to energise you.

Focus forward

Your reflections on the past can also lead to New Year's resolutions. This can be good if your commitments are not abstract, such as "get a new job", or "be more productive". Turn your goals into specific actions. Break the general goal down into tasks and attach a time frame to each task.

Get specific

People don't evaluate things on an absolute scale but rather assess success through social comparison, where we compare ourselves to other people. <ul><li>Upward social comparisons mean comparing yourself to someone better off than you and can result in feeling bad about yourself.</li><li>Downward social comparisons make you feel good about yourself but don't motivate you to continue pushing forward. Instead, it leaves you complacent.</li></ul>Instead, use social comparisons to motivate yourself to reach new heights.

Social comparisons

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The Post-Holiday Funk Is Real

Customer support logs are a great place to reconnect with the purpose of your work (not to mention, they give you a gold mine of blog post ideas). 
Go to Twitter, LinkedIn, and Reddit to see what the audience is talking about. If possible, investigating branded communities or other groups is really helpful.

Talk directly to the end-user

You can also find inspiration from your team. Sometimes that means brainstorming with a colleague you don't usually talk to (diverse perspectives help a lot), but depending on your role, internal inspiration might be a bit more literal.Sometimes, if you're in a slump, you just need to pull in a fresh point-of-view.

Spotlight your team and community 

Getting out of your comfort zone can re-invigorate you—and teach you a thing or two along the way. Penny Adams, a pet photographer, found a burst of inspiration after attending a three-day workshop. Instead of losing productivity to the three days away, she was able to come back refreshed and ready to go.
If your work is starting to feel mundane, consider taking a course, attending a conference, or learning an adjacent skill. Finding a community of like-minded professionals can also expose you to new perspectives.

Invest in learning

If trying a new angle on the same topic isn't working, how about abandoning your niche altogether for a moment? Jason Bradwell, the Senior Director of Group Marketing and Communications at Deltatre, turns to fiction writing to give his ideas space and time to form.It's tempting to dive deeper into the subject matter to try and unlock the next insight, but reading something creative helps my brain relax without totally switching off. It's beyond just thinking outside the box—it's closing the box and putting it in storage.

Spend time on an entirely different topic

Focusing only on big goals (and how far away you are from them) is demoralizing. To help curb idea slumps in the future, set up a way to automate positivity. 
A simple weekly reminder in Slack for your team to share their wins helps everyone appreciate the journey.

Celebrate small wins

Sometimes you'll be sick of working on the same thing every day. That's ok! While you can't ignore the task at hand, you can lean into the lack of excitement. Feeling uninspired isn't always something you need to force yourself to fix, and in fact, boredom can be good for productivity.Anthony Garone, a technical content writer, finds that "boredom is the breeding ground for a great idea," and he creates that boredom by taking a walk (which can absolutely boost your creativity).

Let yourself be bored

I asked people what they do when they're in an inspirational slump, and it turns out everyone has thoughts—because everyone's been there. Here's what I learned.

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