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Ikigai is really your reason for being, the thing that gives you direction and motivation, and it is at the heart of what we do at Learnlife.

«“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” - Mark Twain»

Forget mantras and self-help that do not work. Use these simple self-parenting strategies to make lasting changes in your life.

In today’s digital world filled with non-stop emails, information overload, mobile phone messages and social media notifications, it’s never been harder in human history to stay focused on our goals.…

«Zanshin is a reminder of the biggest irony about focus: it’s at its best when we shift our focus away from the goal, and towards the process.»

Self-compassion techniques aren’t self-indulgent – they’ll tame your inner critic while helping you change for the better

«So I dedicated 10 minutes to sit down and reflect on the same questions I ask my clients to help them clarify their values. These were my answers:»

By Leo Babauta So many of us feel a scarcity of time: we feel rushed, like there’s not enough time to do everything, always behind, never feeling like we’re doing enough. This problem is called “time…

«reflect with gratitude. At the end of each day, take a few moments to reflect back on your day and think about what you’re grateful for.»

By Leo Babauta Sometimes, our heads won’t stop thinking about something. Our thoughts will spin around and around, not willing to let go, obsessing. It might be about another person, a big event…

«Don’t look at the object of your thoughts or the problem you need to solve … but the fear that’s having you want to obsess and overthink»

Meaningfulness is associated with greater well-being, and scientists have even devised ways to measure meaning in life.

«However, one of the strongest predictors of how meaningful people perceive their lives to be is… Being reminded of valued sources of meaning.»

Whether your aim is improved health, mental calm or achieving transcendence, breathing techniques can help you get there

«The simplest way of reducing stress is to focus on learning simple rhythmic breathing. When using this technique, you’re activating the rest, digest and repair mode of your nervous system. Rhythmic breathing can help with mood regulation and even depression.»

The human being is an enjoyment-seeking creature. There’s a reason people are always trying to restrain themselves from excessive eating, drinking, scrolling, and shoppin...

«Become this more skillful kind of pleasure seeker, an enjoyer of the stuff that happens anyway.»

Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.

A recent study published in the journal Mindfulness suggests that treating oneself with kindness is linked to a preference for social equality. The research provides evidence that empathy bridges the…

Stuffing emotions is not a winning strategy because those emotions will often come out in a destructive way. With mindfulness, you can use your emotions in a positive way.

I was re-reading Seneca’s On Providence this morning. I’ve read it a bunch of times before, but it hit hard again. Every time I feel complacent or start complaining too much, I go back to the Stoics.…

And in just 14 Words, J. Krishnamurti will make you rethink your entire life

«A significant source of our stress is attachment. We cling to desires, possessions, and even outcomes. Attachment breeds anxiety and disappointment.»

You set the goal with genuine excitement. This time would be different. You downloaded the app, bought the planner, told everyone about your intentions.

YAMA is the radical acceptance that missing out is inevitable, so there’s no need to stress about it. Rather than trying to optimize every decision or avoid regret, it reminds us that we’re finite…

«What’s most liberating about YAMA is its honesty about the human condition. We have limited time, attention, and capacity for experience. No amount of productivity hacking or careful planning will change that.»

Psychologist and coach Nick Wignall shares seven of his favorite journaling prompts and reflections questions to overcome perfectionism

A Universal Process That's Also Mighty Strange

«growing older is psychologically punishing. How could it not be? It involves getting a little bit weaker, stupider and uglier every year.»

To understand life, we must stop treating organisms like machines and minds like code.

Existential psychology offers specific ways to find meaning, giving you a buffer against despair in these anxious times

Want to learn how to meditate? Scientists have a new theory that might change how you practice.

«Focused attention settles your mind onto one object of attention. In open-monitoring, you drop into a more settled mind across the board.»

We all have those little things that make us happy. They might be tiny, but they are some of the simplest joys of life and make our day a little bit better.