Category: Mindset
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8 Types of Negative Mindsets That Hold You Back
Our mindset is nothing more than a set of assumptions that we’ve accepted to be true. At any moment, we’re free to change these assumptions and re-write the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. However, this is impossible to do if we don’t first build awareness on what holds us back. Habits of the Mind: Recognizing […]
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The Power of Self Talk: The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters
Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. -HENRY FORD There’s a Native American Story called the Two Wolves that best captures the power of self talk. The short version goes like this: A grandfather explained to his young grandson that within every person, there are two wolves in a constant […]
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The Allure of Pessimism
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist? Perhaps a combination of the two? Whatever you answer, you’ve likely come across the allure of pessimism at some time or another. Maybe it was the ‘cool kids’ at school whose pessimistic outlook on school work and ‘trying hard’ seemed enticing. Trying hard wasn’t […]
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Why Self-Awareness Is So Hard (But So Important)
Note: The picture associated with this post is one that I took myself. To follow more of my photography, click here. I recently came across a fable about a lion and the sheep that I find silly but that is actually a great example of our blind spots in our own lives. It goes like […]
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5 Types of Hobbies Everyone Can Benefit From
I remember the distinct moment when the thought first crossed my mind that a hobby of mine was a waste of time. When I was younger, I loved my drawing and painting classes at school. Not to say I was every that great at it. But I found it relaxing, I liked to observe and […]
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The Secret To A Long & Happy Life
What we can learn from Sardinian Centenarians In a small town in Southern Sardinia lives a ‘local legend‘ named Francesco Paba. Each day, Francesco makes his way down steep cobblestone steps and enters a bar where he enjoys a glass of wine and a laugh with whichever member of his community he happens to cross […]
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On Elimination
‘Tis the season of “more.” If there’s ever a time of year where people remember to reflect and be grateful for life, it’s now. Yet in the midst of showing our gratitude, we’re also preparing to add more to our lives. More to be ‘grateful’ for in the future. And I’m not just talking about […]
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Overcoming An All Or Nothing Mindset
Perfection is not a standard, it’s an obstacle. Unknown There is no way to genuinely, powerfully, truly love yourself while crafting a mask of perfection. Vironika Tugaleva What Is An All Or Nothing Mindset? Have you ever been made to feel — either by yourself or by others– that you have to be either this […]
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4 Life-Changing Mindset Shifts
Did you know that altering even a single word in your personal narrative can have a massive change on your life? Language can be that powerful. So too, can thoughts. It sounds simple. It sounds too small to be impactful. But if you’ve kept up with my writing for a little while now, you know […]
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6 Sneaky Ways Technology Drains Your Energy
Do you ever have days or weeks where you feel drained more often than not? You wake up begin your day but within an hour you’re already dragging. The day feels like an exhausting effort yet you’re not doing much. You make sure to sleep enough. You make a point to eat well, and you […]