Most people in modern society have a very childish, one-way relationship with feelings.They feel a certain way and act accordingly.Feeling first. Behavior second.When they feel angry, they lash out at others. When they feel anxious, they retreat. When they feel sad, they crawl up in their bed. When they feel superior, they misconduct. When they […]
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Get uncomfortable – sleep a night on the floor.This sounds unthinkable and ridiculous but it will actually do you good. I tried it myself – it’s tremendous! And after you’ve read the article, you’ll want to try it yourself.The Stoics taught me this idea of voluntary discomfort. They occasionally practiced getting uncomfortable in order to […]
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I’m in love with Stoicism.For the past 18 months I’ve been an avid student of Stoic philosophy. It resonates with me and it helps me to stay calm and optimistic in the most annoying situations.Before my romantic relationship with Stoicism I had an affection for minimalism. It, too, resonated with me and helped me bring […]
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Acceptance.It’s just so hard at times.We’re bold and ambitious and think we can bend everything straight.But we can’t. We can’t change reality. The second we realize something it’s already gone. It’s like grabbing at the wind. It’s there one second and you’re quick to reach out for it and baam – it’s gone. Ungrabbable.And if […]
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Stoicism or Stoic Philosophy… sounds boring and daunting and like the last thing anyone would want to learn about. A few years back I would have gone a long way around this topic. Today, I’m writing about it because I fell in love with so many of its beliefs. So they didn’t call it Supermanism but Stoicism, […]
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Procrastination – sometimes called the thief of time – robs us of much more than just time. It eats away at our momentum, keeps us from making progress towards our goal, and negatively impacts our health, relationships, and well-being in general. It’s a dreadful habit that I’ve been struggling with my entire life. I sometimes jokingly […]
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My seemingly never-ending struggles with procrastination force me to read a lot of books on the topic. The Now Habit by Neil Fiore is one of the better ones. I especially like a time-planning method he’s come up with called The Unschedule. In today’s article, I want to show you what The Unschedule is, how it works, […]
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a procrastinator. It’s a dreadful habit that prevents me from reaching my full potential. Which is why I’ve been actively working on reducing my extreme procrastination for years. I’m not lying when I tell you that I’ve tried every trick in the book. Some tricks worked; some didn’t. […]
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Looking for the ultimate procrastination cure? If you’re serious about it and you’re ready to do whatever it takes, this article is for you. I’ll first show you what procrastination truly boils down (it’s probably not what you think). And then I’ll spill the beans on what I believe to be the ultimate procrastination remedy.What Procrastination […]
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What’s the first thing you should do to overcome procrastination? Should you create some implementation intentions? Should you break big, complex projects into smaller, more actionable steps? Should you just get started somewhere? Should you learn more about the science of procrastination? While these are all great strategies, they are not where I would start. Instead, I […]
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