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In a world that increasingly seems to function on auto-pilot, conscious living is an act of rebellion. To take reigns of our actions and thereby somewhat be able to predict the consequences can be, in fact, quite liberating. Human beings have this tendency to dwell in their comfort zones. Most of us like going with…
Perhaps the most important currency of our lifetimes is time. All of us start our lives with a fixed amount of time and need to achieve our hearts’ desires within it. We are given the same 24 hours in the day. And yet some people seem to fare so well compared to others when it…
Just calm down! How many times have you been told this in the face of a stressful situation? And exactly how many times have you really calmed down by being told so? Well, that’s the irony. Being told to calm down almost always has a remarkably opposite effect on the individual. In fact, it ends…
We often find ourselves struggling with maintaining focus in our daily lives. It becomes especially difficult during trying times such as the present. With so much going on around us at the moment, getting our focus back to the work at hand can seem quite daunting. However, there are some very effective practices in which…
The origins of the minimalist lifestyle lie in the domain of art and architecture. From the clean lines and minimal construction styles of Japanese buildings of the yore to the more recent modern art movement of the 1950s. Minimalism is just not about owning less. It is more apt to say that it is a…
Wondering how you can reduce or altogether stop procrastinating? It may seem to be a Herculean task but doesn’t necessarily have to be. In fact, you can achieve this goal by following some practices and making a few lifestyle changes. I used to be a master procrastinator. During my school days, there were times when…
Why is patience so important? Because it makes us pay attention. Paulo Coelho In the journey of life, we are often told to have patience. It is a trait that can help us conquer our difficult days. It teaches us to be kind and to have empathy. But it is not an easy virtue to…
One of the keys to a fulfilled and satisfying life is mastering self-discipline. However, it can often become quite hard to implement discipline in our daily lives. The Importance Of Self-Discipline Self-discipline is an integral part of achieving what you want in life. But, it is not an easy thing to master. In fact, being…
For the last two years, I have been on a journey towards living a more nuanced and well-thought-out life. Intentional living not only makes me appreciate all the good that surrounds me but also has made me a more fulfilled person. And that, in my opinion, makes it well worth the effort. I had not…
Happiness is the thing that most of us are in search of and yet it can be so elusive at times. It holds different meanings for each one of us. For you, it might be time with your loved ones or traveling the world or doing something that you love. Whatever it may be, one…