Cait Flanders is perhaps best known for the personal blog she maintained while rapidly paying off nearly $30,000 of consumer debt. Last year, however, she published her first book and international bestseller The Year of Less. The book documents the year-long “shopping ban” Flanders underwent to regain control of her spending once she was debt-free. On her journey, Flanders only bought consumables like groceries and…
Imagine for a moment that you’re sitting at a table beside a wall. On the table is a box full of thumb tacks, a book of matches, and a candlestick. You’ve been given the task to attach the candle to the wall in such a way that, when it’s lit, the wax won’t drip on the table. It might take you a few minutes to…
The invention of the internet has led to a money-making revolution. People all over the world are turning their passions into profits, doing anything from writing blogs (like this one!) to selling adorable plushies shaped like human organs, to streaming themselves eating massive quantities of food. With so many people vying for attention on the global stage, it can seem nearly impossible to break through…
David Goggins’s Can’t Hurt Me is two parts autobiography to one part guidebook for maximizing your life’s potential. It might sound like a strange combination but Goggins is uniquely qualified to talk about mental strength: He might just be the toughest man alive. Not only is Goggins the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, US Army Ranger School, and Air…
If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, you know those first few months can be magical. When riding high on feelings of love and infatuation, your partner can seem to do no wrong. You may have started to make positive changes yourself, like quitting smoking or getting in shape, to further impress them. Life was pretty exciting! But as relationships mature, that puppy love…
Clinical depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 6.7% of American adults–over 16 million people–suffered from at least one major depressive episode in 2016. The good news is that depression is treatable, usually with a mix of talk therapy and medication. Sadly, depression is also episodic and recurrent, meaning that people…
People have been putting pen to paper as a means to clear their thoughts since the invention of writing. People who keep a journal praise the pastime as a way to help themselves process their emotions, reflect on their thoughts, and outline their goals for the future. But you may be surprised to learn that journaling is backed by science. Psychologists frequently prescribe a regular…
It’s not easy or comfortable, but grappling with setbacks in life is inevitable. It’s natural to stumble and fall when you put ourselves out there. There is no shame in making mistakes. And, no matter how much it might feel like it is, failure is not the end of the world. The fact that you had the courage to show up and be vulnerable is…
How different do you think your life could be if you dedicated a whole year to making yourself happier? It’s this exact question that Gretchen Rubin asked herself before starting The Happiness Project. Every month for a year, Rubin performed various happiness experiments on herself. She investigated the science of happiness using research and anecdotal evidence and compiled all that she learned in a book…
Fabulous users, we are so excited to announce the launch of the brand new Fabulous Circle! This journey will show you exactly how to create and grow a supportive team of changemakers. You’ll be shown step-by-step how to build this motivational group of positive people guiding and cheering each other on towards total personal achievement. Together you’ll create a circle of like-minded dreamers. You’ll all…
