It’s often the case that our reality is not the reality. The voice in our head creates the narrative of the world around us. Our brain, trying to be helpful, fills in the missing pieces and tries providing relevant context. But this “feature” of our brain often creates a distorted world: Where we remember events […]
You Either Do It, Or You Don’t
Maybe. Someday. I’m planning on it. Our non-committal nature complicates our life. As we add more “maybes” each day, we fill up the queue of things we might do. This list of things begins to weighs on us. We don’t feel like we are complete. At any given moment, there is stuff that we should […]
People On The Other Side
It’s good to stop and remind ourselves that there are people on the other side. It’s easy when using an online platform like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, etc., to forget that all those “internet users” are real people. Real people that are reading the comments you are writing. Real people that are feeling real emotions […]
7 Ways to Become More Mindful
Being mindful allows us to bring our attention, both mentally and physically, to the present moment. By cultivating a more mindful approach to our lives, we are able to better understand our thoughts, harness our emotions, and appreciate every moment. Not surprisingly, this has proven benefits: Reduces Anxiety Reduces Stress Improves Focus Improves Relationships Improves […]
You Are Not Your Things
In our world of conspicuous consumption, it’s easy to get mixed up. Sometimes we start to believe that we are our things. That if our smartphone is new, that we are “new” too. Or that if our car is a luxury brand, that we are a “luxury brand” too. But of course this is not […]
Spending Less Time On Your iPhone with Downtime
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been experimenting with a feature called “Downtime” on the iPhone. I’ve been using it as a way to significantly reduce the amount of time I spend on my phone in the evening. Downtime is a feature in iOS that was designed as a way to disable unnecessary apps […]
8 Habits to Benefit Your Future Self
Who you are today is largely a result of the habits and decisions that you have made in the past. To better ourselves and others, we need to always consider what is downstream in the river of life. Here are 8 ways you can make a better life for your future self. Treat Your Body […]
If I Had a Little More
If I made more money, then life would be good. If I had a nicer car, I’d be happy. If I had few more items of clothing, I’d be all set. If I had the new cell phone, it would make my life easier. If I have one more drink, then I can be more […]
It Doesn’t Have to Be on Social Media
If you don’t post it on social media, did it really happen? It’s a silly question. But it’s one that the unconscious-ego of many people ask on a daily basis. Especially those of us that grew up in a generation that came to age alongside social media. Social media has tricked us into seeking validation […]
It’s Okay to Quit
It can be difficult for us to quit things. Oftentimes, we have invested our time, emotions, and money into making something work. But it’s okay to quit. Not everything is meant to work out. There are many things in life that make perfect sense for us to begin… only to make perfect sense to quit […]