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Let’s be completely honest here: We spend most of our lives doomed to be unhappy. In the summer it’s too hot. During winter it’s too cold. Everything in between is too inconsistent and unpredictable. We crave relationships. But once we…
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3 Journaling Techniques for Instant Clarity (with Examples)
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These three journaling techniques for clarity are my go-to prescription in case of confusion or brain fog. I’ve used them to make the most of hectic days. To survive emotional roller coasters. To find meaning. And they gave me the…
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How to Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need (5 Minimalist Habits)
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in MinimalismMany people approach minimalism the wrong way. They only think about decluttering, obsessing over getting rid of their stuff. And, of course, cutting down your possessions to the ones that matter most is important. But it doesn’t solve the root cause…
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Why Reading ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ Is a Huge Waste of Time
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in BooksGoodreads rating: 4.15 Stars. Over 1.2 million copies sold in the US alone. Recommended by Will Smith, Kanye West, and Michael Jackson. I desperately searched for a silver lining in The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Unfortunately, though,…
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Effortless Journaling: How to Start Journaling and Stick to It
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Journaling is the most valuable habit I’ve ever discovered. Everything good in my life — improved mental health, sharper writing, greater happiness, better decisions — I can trace all these things back to keeping a journal for the past five years. This is because…
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7 Practical Ways to Detach From Work (If You’re Feeling Worn Out)
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Here’s the most deceiving advice on work I’ve ever received: The less you work, the less likely you are to burn out. It made me miserable. You see, when I became a full-time writer about six months ago, I wanted…
“Take a deep breath and tell us your deepest, darkest secret, so we can wipe our brow and know that we’re not alone. Write like you have a message from the king. Or don’t. Who knows, maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have to.”
Alan Watts