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Be Honest With Yourself: 5 Reasons Why It Can Change Your Life

How honest are you with yourself? It’s a simple yet tough question—one that most of us avoid because it’s not always easy to answer. So our go-to is to pretend like we’ve got it all figured out.

The truth is, self-honesty is necessary to live out our lives in fulfillment. Sure, it might be uncomfortable and even painful at times, but the upsides? They’re totally worth it.

It’s something Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, is well aware of. 

“Your relationship with the worl...

Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? Create Your Future Plan

As the saying goes, if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there. So where do you see yourself in five years?

You may feel uncomfortable reflecting on this question. Or you may realize that you actually have no life plan. 

Without a clear plan for the future, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut or drift aimlessly from one day to the next. But with a clear vision, you can set goals, prioritize your time, and take purposeful steps toward the life you want.

Here’s what yo...

Stop Letting the Fear of Public Speaking Hold You Back—Here’s How

There you are, standing in front of a crowd. Your mouth’s dry, your armpits are dripping in sweat, and your heart… well, it might just burst out of your body at any second. 

You open your mouth, but no words come out. And, oh sh*t, you can’t move. 

The fear of public speaking sure does have bad timing. Because, man!, how embarrassing is it to be stuck on stage, motionless, speechless, and with all eyes on you?

To say “Don’t worry, it happens to everyone” is like offering a Band-Aid to s...

Feelings vs. Emotions: How to Get More Clarity From the Inside Out

Feelings vs. emotions are like a light breeze vs. a full-blown storm—they may both be winds, but they’re completely different experiences. That’s why psychology has actually separated these two phenomena. 

Most people use them as one and the same, though. But it’s important to understand the distinction so you can know how to navigate the complex world within you. 

So let’s explore the difference between your feelings and your emotions:

What Are Feelings?What Are Emotions?What ...

Root Chakra: A Practical Guide to Ignite Inner Strength

If you’ve always felt like an alien on Earth, feeling abandoned and disconnected from your body and the world, the root chakra could be the answer to why you feel this way.

To reconnect with yourself and find your unique place in the world, here are the essentials of root chakra healing:

What Is the Root Chakra?Where Is the Root Chakra?Why the Muladhara Chakra Must Be BalancedHow to Balance the Root ChakraThe Root Chakra MeditationColor, Gems, and Mudras

“The body ...

Inside the Mind of Nuseir Yassin: 3 Lessons for Positive Change

If you were active on Facebook in 2016, chances are, you may have stumbled upon Nas Daily’s one-minute videos. They were essentially a way to document his life for 1000 days, but one thing’s for sure: they were funny, heart-warming, and inspiring. 

That is the beauty of Nas Daily, the creation of Nuseir Yassin, a Palestinian-Israeli who quit his job as an engineer and decided to tell stories that matter.

His approachable and relatable style, combined with his infectious enthusiasm for life...

Healing Your Past Empowers Your Present: 3 Tips For Inner Child Work

Have you ever thrown a tantrum like a toddler who missed naptime or cried like a baby when they got hurt? Those are some light examples of your inner child seeking attention.

While frustration, anger, and pain are all part of life, it’s super important to acknowledge and process these emotions in a healthy way so they don’t affect you. Inner child work is all about healing and taking care of those younger versions of ourselves that have been hurt in the past and still affect you in the presen...

The Ultimate Biohacking Guide: 23 Ways to Hack Your Biological Age

If you could achieve peak performance and unleash the greatest version of yourself, would you? Biohacking promises just that—it gives you control over your own biology to work smarter and live longer.

From high-tech gadgets to ancient practices, here’s your ultimate biohacking guide by the world’s leading biohackers, Ben Greenfield and Dave Asprey (they’re also Mindvalley’s trainers of The Longevity Blueprint and Smarter Not Harder Quests, respectively):

What Is Biohacking? What Are t...

The Ultimate Biohacking Guide: 23 Ways to Hack Your Biological Age From Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science

If you could achieve peak performance and unleash the greatest version of yourself, would you? Biohacking promises just that—it gives you control over your own biology to work smarter and live longer.

From high-tech gadgets to ancient practices, here’s your ultimate biohacking guide by the world’s leading biohackers, Ben Greenfield and Dave Asprey (they’re also Mindvalley’s trainers of The Longevity Blueprint and Smarter Not Harder Quests, respectively):

What Is Biohacking? What Are t...

Biohacking for Weight Loss: 15 Tips From Dave Asprey

Are you tired of trying every fad diet and exercise routine under the sun, only to see minimal results? Perhaps it’s time to join Silicon Valley techies in biohacking weight loss. 

This new buzzword in the health and wellness world is more than just another trend. Biohacking methods have been proven to optimize your physical and mental performance. Even better, it can also help you shed those pesky extra pounds.

Here are the essentials to know about biohacking for weight loss:

What Is ...