Journaling
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3 Deep Lessons from Greenlights (and Why You Should Get the Audiobook)
Ironically, I’ve never been a huge fan of Matthew McConaughey. The only noteworthy thing I used to know about him was the insane number of “Murphs” he dropped in Interstellar. But then, I picked up his memoir Greenlights on a whim. (It was a long train ride, and I needed some soothing words in my…
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My 3 Minimalist Essentials (And How to Find Yours)
It feels weird to talk about minimalist essentials when I don’t even call myself a minimalist. See, I feel like labeling people as minimalists or non-minimalists creates box-like thinking. Which, in turn, can spiral into a destructive “us vs. them” mentality. But here’s the thing: I do like to make this distinction — minimalist vs. non-minimalist — with the…
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3 Journaling Techniques for Instant Clarity (with Examples)
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 courage to abandon my engineering career — and start a new one as a writer. If you…
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Effortless Journaling: How to Start Journaling and Stick to It
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 journaling is a highly effective keystone habit. What does that mean? Charles Duhigg tells us…
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Philosophical Meditation: The Ultimate Guide to Calming Your Mind
I wasn’t even sure what I felt. It could have been anxiety — or stress, or fear, or worry, or pain, or sadness, or melancholy, or any other draining emotion. I just knew something was there. And it sucked. I nearly surrendered to this attitude. But then, I miraculously stumbled upon a fascinating concept: Philosophical…