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Do you have the tendency to judge everything that’s happening? Do you even try to fight it? According to Deepak Chopra, each moment is what it should be, so we shouldn’t resist it. He believes that letting go of resistant thoughts and the need to control everything encourages inner silence and the flow of positive thought-energy. Read more to learn about Chopra’s view on how we should embrace the moment.
What is a samurai mindset? What are the key qualities of a samurai warrior? In his 1643 book The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi says that you can’t become an expert swordsman if you don’t have the right mindset. He details important qualities that any aspiring samurai should cultivate such as honesty, perception, and purpose. Here’s how to cultivate a samurai mindset, according to Miyamoto Musashi.
Why is it important to grow self-awareness? How can you use your Bullet Journal to improve your self-awareness? In his book The Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll discusses how Bullet Journaling can do more for you than just keeping track of your schedule and tasks. Carroll says that Bullet Journaling can also help you improve your self-awareness through reflection and taking notes. Here’s how to improve self-awareness, according to Ryder Carroll.
Do you struggle to keep distractions at bay? What can you do to limit distractions so you can focus for longer? It’s hard to resist distractions, but they take away from productivity. So, limiting distractions is essential for prolonged focus on a single task. Productivity expert Chris Bailey offers insights on where to start: identify what distractions you can and can’t control. Here are the details on the first step you should take when dealing with distractions.
How powerful are your thoughts? Can they actually affect your experiences? According to Deepak Chopra, your thoughts and feelings are always contributing to the mix of thought-energy that makes up your reality—even when you’re not aware of it. Chopra argues that, since everything you have and experience is just a reflection of your thought-energy, you can transform your experiences by paying attention to what you think and why you think about it. Let’s explore how your thoughts create reality by impacting your thought-energy and experiences.
Have you ever been “in the zone”? Is there a way to enter the performance state on demand? In his book, The Art of Learning, American chess player and tai chi champion Joshua Waitzkin explains how to get in the zone and activate peak performance states. The key, he says, is to use “triggers.” Think of this trigger as an on/off switch that instantly activates your competitive spirit. Here’s how to use triggers to enter the zone of high performance.
What is a bullet journal collection? What collections does Ryder Carroll suggest in his book The Bullet Journal Method? A bullet journal collection can be thought of as a customized section of the journal that’s used to focus on specific topics. Some bullet journal collection ideas would be brainstorming areas, lists, tracking progress, and more. Here are Ryder Carroll’s collection suggestions.
What are the top three rules for samurai sword fighting? How can these lessons be applied in a modern context? In the historical work The Book of Five Rings, legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi shares his top three rules for Japanese sword fighting: 1) know your environment, 2) think like your competitor, and 3) adapt your strategy to the circumstances. While these rules seem very specific to combat, they can be adapted and applied to modern life. Keep reading for Musashi’s rules of Japanese sword fighting and how they are relevant today.
Do you have trouble letting go? How can Bullet Journaling (aka BuJo) help you let go of what you can’t control? Instead of immediately reacting to a situation, taking the time to step back and record your feelings in your Bullet Journal daily log can help you reflect. Then, if a situation needs to be acted upon, it can help you map out the next steps. If not, Bullet Journaling can help you let go of what you can’t control. Here’s how to use a Bullet Journal to come to terms with situations.
What is thought-energy? How might it help you feel connected and experience joy? According to Deepak Chopra, the thought-energy that lives within the spiritual realm gives birth to and lives within all matter in the universe: In other words, everything you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch is simply a reflection of all of the thoughts that live in this spiritual realm. This thought-energy connects everything, and this connection can help you live more joyfully. Read more to learn about Chopra’s idea.