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Mindvalley’s Top 12 Free Self-Esteem Classes

Stumbling over words in a presentation or feeling that uncomfortable sensation of feeling lesser in a room bustling with chatter—chances are, you’ve found yourself in these situations before. These aren’t just remnants of adolescent self-esteem issues; they are real challenges that many adults face daily.

The path to conquering these insecurities? Boosting your confidence is a start. And Mindvalley has ground-breaking self-esteem classes that can help.

As Vishen, the founder and CEO of Min...

Preparing for Fatherhood: 7 Key Tips From Mindvalley Experts

Fatherhood—what a monumental yet sweet undertaking! 

The moment you catch wind of the new addition set to grace your life, a torrent of emotions floods in. There’s joy, love, and fun and games. But there are also hints of uncertainty and fear of the unknown. 

The golden question is: Are you ready?

Preparing for fatherhood may seem daunting, especially during pregnancy. But with a tad bit of forethought, advanced planning, and a splash of good humor, you can march towards it with your he...

75 Good Morning Motivation Quotes to Inspire Your Greatness

There it is—the few words strung together so perfectly. It lights a spark, leaving you wondering how something so simple could be so profound.

That’s the magic of potent words of wisdom. And when they come in the form of good morning motivation quotes, they can make all the difference in the way you start your day and see the world.

Why Is Getting Up in the Morning So Difficult?

It’s not just about not getting enough sleep, really. It turns out the body has an internal clock called the ...

How to Start a Conversation: 12 Tips for Instant Connection

Ever found yourself wishing you knew how to start a conversation, especially in situations where it matters the most? 

For example, you’re at a coffee shop, and you notice someone interesting sitting a few tables away. Yet, the weight of that initial “hello” feels a whole lot heavier than the coffee mug you’re holding.

Starting a conversation—whether it’s with a potential partner, a coworker, or even a stranger—is an art form. And, undeniably, it’s one that many of us find challenging.

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How to Test Your IQ and Enhance Your Mind

Have you ever wondered how to test your IQ—or how to take an IQ test? And what does an IQ score indicate, anyway?

“We need to understand how our minds work,” explains Jim Kwik, a brain performance coach and the trainer of Mindvalley’s Superbrain Quest. And when you’re able to do so, you can work your minds better.

How is IQ tested?

IQ (intelligence quotient) is typically tested through a series of standardized tests that are designed to measure your cognitive abilities.

Here’s a gene...

Everything Is Energy—Your Key to Shaping Reality

Chances are, you’ve heard the phrase, “Everything is energy.” But what does it mean exactly? 

The thing is, not only is there an energy world beyond the world of matter, but the world of matter itself is actually made of energy. And the same way you can intervene in this world with your physical presence, you can also do so with your energy. 

“Energy always happens first, and then the physical world happens second,” according to Jeffrey Allen, a renowned energy healer and trainer of Mindva...

3 Simple Ways to Overcome Spiritual Bypassing for Self-Growth

Let’s say you’ve found a path to spirituality, hoping it will provide solace for your bustling mind. However, over time, you realize that instead of facing your personal issues head-on, you’re actually using your spiritual practices to sidestep them.

This is known as spiritual bypassing. And you’re entering it without even knowing it.

“Only when you know what you are, you are capable of moving towards what you want to become,” shares Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, the author of best-selling Becom...

5 Tips to Build Unwavering Self-Belief—And Why It Matters

Remember Neo from The Matrix? In the beginning, he was just Thomas Anderson, a guy stuck in a dead-end job and unsure of his place in the world. But deep down, a simmering potential was waiting to be unleashed. 

It took mentors like Morpheus and experiences that pushed him to the edge for Neo to finally believe in himself, to evolve into “The One”—an individual with unshakable self-belief, capable of unimaginable feats.

That’s what the magical world of self-belief holds for you: the power ...

How to Tell if Someone Is Lying: 18 Body Language Cues

Omissions, exaggerations, fabrications, deception, misleading statements, half-truths, pathological, little white ones, bold-faced lies—oh, the stories they create when caught red-handed. 

Whether it’s a partner being evasive or a colleague covering up, the unease of dishonesty can be disheartening. And it threatens to shatter your trust and shake the foundations of even the most robust relationships.

The secret to detecting a lie is in their body language. And when you learn how to tell i...

How to Get Over Someone & Thrive After a Heartbreak

Love, in all its forms, is beautiful. The highs can send you soaring to the heavens. And then there are the lows—moments that can drag you through the grueling path of heartbreak.

Understandably, knowing how to get over someone can be daunting. But it’s a necessary step to healing.

“Until you are able to see yourself living the life that you truly want, it will be difficult for you to create it,” says Katherine Woodward Thomas, the best-selling author of Conscious Uncoupling and trainer of...