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Do you make an effort to keep in contact with your friends? Do you often put work before your family? Do you talk openly about your feelings? The book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying says that relationship regrets are common among the dying. Specifically, people regret putting work ahead of loved ones, not sharing their emotions, and losing touch with their friends. Here’s what you can do to avoid this common regret.
Why does it feel like we’re always busy? How can you slow down in a fast-paced world? In Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim’s book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, he explains why people today feel overwhelmed by busyness. If you want to feel less busy, you need to change your perspective and stop blaming society. Here’s Sunim’s advice for slowing down in a fast-paced society.
Do you feel like you’re working too much? Do you often work rather than spend time with loved ones? Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, shares that one common deathbed regret her patients had is that they prioritized work instead of relationships. Finding a work-life balance is imperative for your happiness and the happiness of those around you. Here’s what the dying had to say about their relationships with work.
Why is a positive mindset important for achieving your dreams? How can you get rid of negative thoughts about yourself? To sell yourself and others on the idea of your dream, you have to truly believe it without giving in to negativity. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s story shows that adopting a positive mindset, viewing hardships as opportunities, and managing time efficiently are powerful tools for achieving your dreams. Check out how to gain a positive mindset to make your dreams come true.
Do you want to know how to slow down in life? How can you commit to a mindfulness practice? In his book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim says mindfulness is an essential tool for slowing down. You must acknowledge that you can’t change external circumstances but you can control your internal responses. Here’s how to slow down and start living in the moment.
What are the benefits of slowing down in life? What do relationships have to do with mindfulness? In his book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Haemin Sunim explains how when you use mindfulness, you begin to see things that were invisible before. In slowing down, you start to fully appreciate what matters in life. Here’s a look at the things you’ll start to see once you slow down in life.
What’s holding women back from fully embracing their sexuality? Why do different standards exist for men and women when it comes to sexual expression? In A Radical Awakening, Dr. Shefali Tsabary writes that common myths about women’s sexuality have shaped societal views for generations. These misconceptions often stem from historical power dynamics and continue to influence how women view their own bodies and desires today. Keep reading to discover how women can break free from these limiting beliefs and reclaim their sexual autonomy.
Do you stop learning when you get out of school? Why is it important to always be curious in life? Curiosity is key to lifelong learning. Arnold Schwarzenegger says that being curious transforms the people around you into potential teachers and attracts those who recognize your eagerness to learn. Let’s look at how to stay curious and keep an open mind about learning new things.
Do you want to live an authentic life? How can you muster up the courage to do so? Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware writes in her book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying that a lot of courage is required to live without regrets. She shares three tips for how to live authentically and regret-free. Below are Ware’s three tips for finding the courage to live authentically.
Are you afraid to do hard work? What are the benefits of tackling difficult tasks? The transformative power of hard work can shape you into your best self. Not everything in life will be easy, but getting through the struggle is worth it in the end. Here’s how to do hard work to see the results.