If you're one of the growing numbers of people who suffer from anxiety, then you know how debilitating it can sometimes be. But in a fast-paced world of advanced technology, competing demands, and pharmaceuticals – meditation for anxiety can be the treatment that you need, and it only takes a few minutes to do. It all starts with just one breath. Meditation for Anxiety Do…
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Consider your living space for a moment. Imagine someone important was coming over and you had no time to tidy before they arrived. Do you think your space would make a good impression? Probably not, so learn the life-changing magic of tidying up as prescribed by Marie Kondo! Clutter is more common than we think it is. It’s a part of our lives; we have…
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When we look at some of the jobs people do every day, it can be hard to understand why they would even get out of bed in the morning. People like housekeepers, laborers, or fast food workers do their jobs each day regardless of how difficult, boring, or demeaning these jobs are. But why? Only one answer seems obvious: They do it for the paycheck.…
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Take a slow, deep breath in. Try to count to seven as you inhale, deliberately going as slowly as you can. When you’re at capacity, hold for just a moment, then exhale slowly, this time counting to eleven, until your lungs are empty. All done? Congratulations! You now have all the tools you need for happiness. Just one breath Chade-Meng Tan describes himself as a…
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When Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s daughter had an upcoming father/daughter dance, she begged and sobbed for her husband, Dave Goldberg, to go with her. It was the only thing Sandberg truly wanted, but she knew it would never come to pass; Goldberg had died unexpectedly two weeks earlier. When Option A isn't available The tragedy of losing her husband sent Sandberg into a tailspin of…
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Arguing sometimes seems like an inevitable part of life. Now more than ever, with social media fully integrated into the everyday lives of people all over the world, people seem to be endlessly arguing amongst themselves about what to care about, who to vote for, and whether or not hot dogs are sandwiches. While there might not appear to be any trouble with a friendly,…
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Tim Ferriss’s Tools of Titans is a consolidation of tools, tips, and life hacks Ferriss has learned from interviewing hundreds of people for his podcast The Tim Ferriss Show. From actor Jamie Foxx to Dilbert creator Scott Adams to PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Ferriss has made a career of meeting successful people and finding out what makes them tick. Rather than attempt to discuss the…
The rise of technology in our everyday lives comes at a cost. Not only are we more connected than ever, we are also more depressed and dissatisfied with our lives than ever. Some people even go to the extreme of cutting technology from their lives entirely, believing they were happier without. In her book, The Future of Happiness Amy Blankson assures that we can learn…
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John Izzo learned two things during his ten-month sabbatical. The first thing he learned was that happiness does not exist outside of the self. Happiness is not a goal to achieve but a state of being, and one he believes to be the natural state of people. His second discovery was that happiness is more complicated than a choice. Certain negative mindsets get in the…
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Our planet’s youngest generation of people face hardships unique to the era in which they live. With more debt and less income than generations before them, millennials have grown up in a financially stagnant world. Now, they're at an age where they must try to forge a path to financial independence, despite the grueling challenges that come with it. This journey is no small feat,…
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