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The female-led relationship (FLR) meaning and how it’s changing modern dating

Many of us grew up with that fairytale rom-com stuff: the damsel in distress, the knight in shining armor coming in to save the day, and they both ride off into “happily ever after.”

No more. Now, the world of love has transitioned to where women can take the lead in ways that redefine what partnership means.

Think Monica and Chandler from Friends. Jessica Huang from Fresh Off the Boat. Or, if you prefer a more IRL example, the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.

They embody the ve...

7 self-mastery steps every aspiring go-getter should know in 2025

It’s Monday morning, and you’re staring at your never-ending to-do list. Somewhere between that 9 a.m. meeting and meal-prepping for the week, you catch yourself thinking, “Is this it? Is this the life I’m meant to lead?” 

There’s a high chance you’re feeling stuck in the grind—burned out yet strangely unfulfilled. But these moments of doubt, where everything feels heavy and hollow, are actually part of the human experience. And here’s the good news: with self-mastery, you can turn things aro...

The most important thing you can do in 2025

Hey there,

As we stand at the brink of 2025, let me ask you a question:

What’s the one thing you could commit to every single week in 2025 that would create the biggest impact on your life?

Think about it. What single act, if done consistently, could make the difference between merely surviving another year and absolutely thriving?

This question came up in a podcast interview I recently did, and I knew I had to share my answer with you because it could genuinely transform your life.

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Setting intentions for 2025? Here’s how to start strong this new year

“Most people live their day on default,” says Vishen, the founder and CEO of Mindvalley. “Most of us, when we wake up in the morning, we do not intend how our day is going to unfold.”

No fault of anyone’s, really. It’s just how we were taught.

But setting intentions, according to Vishen, can really change the way you show up. It can help you navigate your choices with purpose—instead of letting them happen to you.

“When you command how you want your day to unfold,” he adds, “you’re goin...

Holistic wellness: Your realistic yet powerful guide to a thriving life

Ever wonder why your best friend swears by yoga, but you find your peace in running? Or why your colleague thrives on plant-based smoothies, but you’re still daydreaming about your sunny-side-up breakfast? 

Wellness, as it turns out, is as unique as you are. But with so much information out there about what’s “right” for your health, it’s easy to end up focusing on one area while neglecting others.

Dilemma? Surely. But there’s a solution: holistic wellness, an approach that harmonizes the ...

How to glow up in 2025 without falling into the Instagram perfection trap

Mia Thermopolis. Remember her? The girl with the frizzy hair and zero social skills from The Princess Diaries. But wow, did she figure out how to glow up—owning a room (or, really, Genovia), rocking a tiara, and actually believing she deserved it.

Sure, her total 180 might’ve been fast-tracked with a royal makeover and a castle. But for most of us? It’s not that simple.

Same routines, same frustrations, and that nagging feeling that life should feel more exciting by now. 

“If you are no...

How the drama triangle sneaks into your relationships and how to shut it down

Ah, Ross and Rachel. We all know the deal—they “were on a break!” It’s a constant loop of the drama triangle that would make even the most seasoned soap opera star roll their eyes. 

Ross, feeling neglected and jealous, gets clingy. Rachel apologizing for wanting to focus on her career. Even though she hasn’t done anything wrong, he gets upset, blaming her. When she breaks up with him, he sleeps with someone else, and the cycle repeats: guilt, jealousy, and blame—neither of them able to break ...

The four gifts to give yourself as you approach the new year

Hi there,

Two nights ago, I experienced one of those moments that makes you pause and think, “This. This right here is what life is all about.” It was nothing extravagant or over-the-top. In fact, it was incredibly simple. But it was magical.

Here’s how it went down.

My kids and I had just finished decorating the Christmas tree. The kind of decorating where you start off meticulously placing ornaments and, by the end, you’re just tossing tinsel at the tree and hoping for the best. The l...

Self-doubt is normal, but here’s how to stop it from holding you back

“What if I’m not smart enough to handle this?”
“Even if I try, what if I’m no good?”
“What if they think I don’t belong here?”

But… what if you were? 

That’s the thing with self-doubt. It can shake even the most confident person’s belief in themselves.

“Your life now,” says Marisa Peer, a world-renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer, “is the outcome of the thoughts you think and the beliefs you believe.”

And as she teaches in her Mindvalley program, Rapid Transformational Hypn...

Habit-stacking: The ultimate hack for lasting change in 2025

We know that good habits make life easier. We know they help us stay healthy, productive, and sane.

But how often do we tell ourselves, “I’ll start tomorrow…” only for tomorrow to come and go without a single change? As Nir Eyal, a habit formation expert and the trainer of Mindvalley’s Becoming Focused and Indistractable program, points out, “Despite knowing what to do, we often don’t do it, and that’s a form of habit.”

It’s maddening, really. Knowing the path yet tripping over the same ol...