We share the world with billions of people. Whether it’s at work, in public, or even at home, you are going to run into other human beings and not everyone is going to agree with you. Some people may even become hostile toward you simply because your thoughts and ideas contradict theirs. [Read more…] about Fearless Confrontation
How to Find What Matters Most to You & Focus on Them
This far down the road, you’ve probably thought about what matters most to you. You have acquired the requisite gadgets, car, and house, even have a family. But there’s a dissatisfaction that eats at you.
One reason for this is because you don’t really know what your priorities are. So you’re stuck in a job you don’t like, you feel anxious and stressed most of the time, and your relationships with family and friends seem empty and hollow. [Read more…] about How to Find What Matters Most to You & Focus on Them
Do you want to be authentic to yourself? Why cultural awareness matters
Have you ever choked?
Not in the usual, expectation and subsequent failed execution sort of way. And not in the way that something, perhaps, got physically stuck in your windpipe.
I’m talking about when you’ve been in a position where you’ve had to literally swallow an instinct in order to fit the flavor of the social situation or environment. [Read more…] about Do you want to be authentic to yourself? Why cultural awareness matters
Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
In Japan, Okinawa is known as “The Land of the Immortals” due to its high volume of people who live to be over 100 years old. Most of Okinawa’s population functions independently into their late 90s.
A reason for this feat could be the prefecture’s adherence to ikigai – or a Japanese philosophy that roughly translates to “life’s purpose.” Ikigai (pronounced EE-key-guy) originated in Okinawa, and the centuries-old practice is still widely used there today. Our Ikigai is what gets us out of bed in the morning, or our purpose and motivation for living a full life. [Read more…] about Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
New Year’s Resolutions That Help The Environment
The start of a new year (and a new decade!) is a convenient time to reevaluate how you treat yourself and the world around you. Are you living a life that helps reduce your impact on the earth and climate change? If not, then start 2020 with a few simple changes to your lifestyle that can help lead to a positive change for the environment throughout this decade and beyond. You may be surprised at the effect this change can have on other areas of your life too!
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5 Tips to Improve Your Quality of Life and Embrace Happiness
Happiness can mean many things, and most of the time, it will mean something different to each and every person who seeks it. However, everyone can agree what happiness is in its essence. In its purest form, it’s the notion of being at peace, of being completely and utterly in love with your life, of imbuing your mind, body, and soul with bliss and purpose. To achieve happiness, though, it’s essential that you elevate your quality of life on numerous fronts and in numerous ways.
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