Tag: Mindfulness
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The Overview Effect: An Astronaut’s Astonishing Antidote to Loneliness
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in LonelinessIt’s the most merciless environment you could possibly imagine. Extreme radiation. Temperature differences of 275°F. Meteorite hazard. Zero oxygen. An infinitely dark vacuum. But the toughest part about space — as veteran…
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McMinimalism Is Sabotaging Your Quest for a Simpler Life
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in MinimalismMinimalism has become mainstream. And honestly, it’s easy to see why: With thousands of ads, notifications, and inputs bombarding your brain every day, minimalism promises an effective antidote to chaos.…
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‘The Last Time:’ A Simple Idea to Savor Your Life
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in PhilosophyRecently, a relative told me a bizarre story. It all started like a typical day, he told me. He drove to work and did his job as usual. At lunch,…
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Don’t Be in the Moment
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in PhilosophyRecently, I visited Liseberg — a stunning amusement park in Göteborg, Sweden. It promised an absurd amount of fun. But when I got on the most popular roller coaster — a majestic, green, space-themed…
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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…