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Embody Your Masculine Energy: Learn to Master the Male Archetypes

Masculinity comes in different shapes and forms, despite societal labels and conditions. Do you feel more brave and adventurous? Or rather artistic and passionate?

These can all be masculine traits that are part of different male archetypes. And even if it sounds like an esoteric concept that’s only reserved for philosophers and scholars, they can actually teach you how to step into your greatest masculine power.

Here’s what you should know:

What Are the Male Archetypes?The 4 Diffe...

“Becoming Flawesome” Book Review: The Perfectly Imperfect You

In a world that glorifies perfectionism and relentlessly chases happiness, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani‘s Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life serves as a gentle (and much-needed) reality check.

Hitting bookshelves in June 2023, Kristina covers all the things you’d ever need in a book about self-discovery. 

What’s the meaning of authenticity beyond the buzzword? Check. 

Dispelling the myths of personal growth? Check. 

Why do we so often feel like imposters? C...

7 Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani Quotes on Embracing Imperfection

Perfection seems to be the goal we’re all striving for. But how can we ever achieve perfection if we’re knowingly imperfect? It’s like trying to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—we keep chasing it even though we know it doesn’t exist.

What if there were a way, though, to see those imperfections as something perfect? 

That’s the essence of Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life by Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley. The quotes from he...

3 Tips for Better Self-Esteem From Hypnotherapist Marisa Peer

You know that feeling when you’re on top of the world and nothing can bring you down? That’s your self-esteem speaking. 

It’s the foundation of confidence, resilience, and a healthy sense of self-worth. And anyone could benefit from this because it makes any experience flow smoother, easier, and with more excitement.

So what’s there to know about it? Here’s what you can explore on your confidence-boosting journey:

What Is Self-Esteem?Why Is Self-Esteem Important?Signs of Low Se...

Unlock Your Superhuman: 7 Ways to Use Extrasensory Perception

Chances are, you’ve heard of the term “sixth sense”— whether through the spooky 90’s thriller with Bruce Willis, the psychic at your local county fair, or your new-agey aunt. It’s often referred to as “ESP” or extrasensory perception.

What is it exactly? And why is it a highly debated in the scientific community?

Here’s where you can find the answers about this phenomenon:

What Is Extrasensory Perception?6 Types of ESP (Extrasensory Perception)4 Benefits of Using ESP7 Ways ...

Transform Your Health by Understanding Your Metabolic Age

Picture yourself stepping onto a scale, feeling a tinge of anxiety as the numbers reveal your weight. But what if there were another metric that could provide more profound insights into your overall health and vitality than just a number on a scale? Enter metabolic age, an emerging concept that’s taking the world by storm and redefining the way we understand our bodies.

Curious? Let’s explore the basics of it:

What Is Metabolic Age?How Is Metabolic Age Calculated?Metabolic Age an...

Celebrate Your Flaws: 15 Perfectly Imperfect Quotes to Live By

The unshakable truth is this: None of us is perfect. We have flaws, make mistakes, and experience moments of self-doubt. 

However, in a society that celebrates perfection above all else, it’s difficult to remember that your flaws are what make you beautifully human.

“I long to be myself, fully, unapologetically, 100%,” says Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, in her book Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life. And by showing kindness to your shado...

Trying Too Hard to Fit In? Here’s Why It Doesn’t Work

We’ve all been there: trying too hard to fit in. Even before the time of social influencers telling us what we should and should not do, being pressured to blend in has long been the narrative.

In a world filled with seven billion unique souls, why do we feel the pressure to dress, talk, or be a certain way? And what happens when we do try to conform? Does it lead to happiness?

These are the things Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, felt, too, having been born and grown up i...

Be Kind to Yourself: 5 Strategies From Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani

Chances are, you’ve had moments where you were far from being gentle on yourself. Maybe you caught a glimpse of your reflection and thought, “Nope.” Or maybe you made a teeny, tiny mistake, and suddenly the constant nag in your head goes into overdrive.

You can yell at it until you’re blue, but, let’s be honest, the nag’s going to make an appearance again whether you like it or not. So what can you do? The solution is simple—be kind to yourself.

It’s the same sentiment Kristina Mänd-Lakhia...

How to Cultivate Self-Compassion and Boost Your Self-Esteem

Picture this: You just got shut down by your crush, and you’re left feeling like you’re not good enough. Enter self-doubt, berating you for every little mistake you’ve ever made.

But, as Gramma Tala said in Moana, “Sometimes, who we wish we were, what we wish we could do, is just not meant to be.” She’s right—it’s not your fault that, in life, things just happen. 

It’s a familiar internal struggle we all face from time to time. However, what if you could break that cycle? Enter self-compas...