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What to Do If You Have No Purpose in Life

Do you feel like you’re drifting through life without any higher purpose or direction? How do you find meaning and purpose in a Universe that’s meaningless by design? Finding your purpose is crucial to living a fulfilled and meaningful life. If you have no purpose in life, you’ll feel empty, confused, and directionless, which can give rise to a host of psychological problems such as depression, addiction, and sensation-seeking, to name a few. Here’s why you need a sense of purpose and how you can find yours.

How to Stop Labeling Yourself: Tips From Steven Bartlett

Why and how should you stop labeling yourself? How can self-labeling be damaging? Steven Bartlett founded the successful internet company Social Chain at age 21 and was by all objective accounts “living the dream.” But when wealth and fame didn’t bring him happiness, he wrote Happy Sexy Millionaire to warn against chasing false idols. Read on to learn how to stop labeling yourself and live a label-free lifestyle, according to Bartlett.

How to Find Your True Self After a Bad Childhood

Did you have an emotionally neglectful childhood? How does finding your true self heal childhood wounds? In Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsey Gibson says the first step toward healing is connecting with your authentic self. This is because emotionally immature parents prevent their children the ability to express a full range of emotions. Keep reading to learn how to find your true self and connect with your feelings.

How to Stop Negative Self-Talk & Believe in Yourself

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? What can you do to combat the tendency to think in negative terms? The human brain is wired for negativity because it aids survival. However, you have the power to consciously override the negativity bias and train yourself to maintain a positive outlook. With this in mind, here’s how to stop negative self-talk or, at least, not take it seriously.

Laura Vanderkam: How to Make the Most of Your Free Time

Do you struggle to find the time for quality leisure? How can you create more free time in the day to spend on things you like? Many people struggle to find the time to spend on hobbies and fun activities. According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, more often than not, the problem isn’t having any free time—it’s not being intentional about how you spend it. With this in mind, here’s how to make the most of your free time.

What Makes You Anxious? Tackling Your Mind’s Forbidden Zones

What makes you anxious? What are you avoiding? What do you hate to even think about? Martha Beck argues that, if you’re not happy, it’s because you’re out of alignment with your true self. To get in alignment, you must discard false beliefs. One way to do this is to move inward toward your brain’s zones of denial. These are the things that make you anxious. Keep reading to learn about these “forbidden zones” and see why peace is on the other side.

Tips for Writing a To-Do List That You’ll Actually Stick to

How do your write an effective to-do list? What tasks should you prioritize when writing a to-do list? Planning for and prioritizing your most important tasks a day in advance helps you start your day with clarity about where to place your efforts. A simple way to do that is to write a to-do list of the most important things you need to do. Here are some tips on how to write a to-do list that you’ll actually stick to.

Listening to Your Inner Voice: Mo Gawdat Solves for Happy

What does your inner voice tell you? Should you listen to it? That little voice in your head, Mo Gawdat says, might be getting between you and happiness. If you think your inner voice is equivalent to you, suffering will be your companion. But, you can free yourself from this misconception and find more joy. Continue reading to learn how to listen to your inner voice and respond to it appropriately.

How to Quit Like a Woman: Holly Whitaker’s Story

Who is Holly Whitaker? What was her recovery from alcoholism like? Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman not only details how to give up alcohol, but provides a personal account of her own struggle with alcoholism. She takes readers all the way back to when she first started drinking to the day she went fully sober. Read the inspiring story of Whitaker’s recovery so you can learn how to quit like a woman too.

How to Be Intentional With Your Time: Expert Productivity Tips

How can you fit a meaningful job, time with your loved ones, and leisure time into your schedule? Is there a way to find time to do everything and not die from burnout? Many of us would say that it’s impossible. But in 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, productivity expert Laura Vanderkam argues that you can have a full, satisfying life by managing your time intentionally. Here are some tips on how to be intentional with your time so you can be both productive and happy.