Vishen Lakhiani's Blog, page 63
March 6, 2023
How to Stop Procrastinating: Habit-Forming Tips from Expert Nir Eyal
Whether it’s binge-watching your favorite TV show or scrolling through your socials, chances are, you’ve procrastinated. It can be a difficult habit to break, but it’s not impossible. And learning how to stop procrastinating can help you take control of your time and tasks.
In fact, Nir Eyal knows a thing or two about the matter. As he explains in his bestselling book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, “Most people don’t want to acknowledge the uncomfortable ...
March 5, 2023
Revolutionize Your Mindset: How to Create a Gratitude Journal Practice
Gratitude is one powerful concept going up in the hottest trends of personal development. It’s about the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation for people or events in your life.
But putting it into practice might be easier said than done for some people. That’s why keeping a gratitude journal could be a solution to showing your love and kindness for the amazing things that you already experience.
Turning to journaling expert and founder of Prophsee®, Ana Juma, fo...
March 3, 2023
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Tips to Manage Emotional Reactivity
Back in prehistoric times, our ancestors needed to quickly react to their surroundings. They’d hear a noise, fear that it was a dangerous animal, and prepare to fight or flee.
Fast forward to today, and this trait is still present despite the absence of everyday danger. Emotional reactivity is living at the mercy of your thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances.
The great news is that you can train your responses with consistency and patience. Let’s explore how:
What Is Emotiona...How to Look Good in Pictures: 5 Tips From a Pro Photographer
There’s one thing that’s often underrated but highly appreciated at every moment of our lives—and that’s a camera. It’s ever-so-ready to capture memories or document happenings that can help us relive those frozen moments in time.
In today’s “livin’ for the ‘gram” world, knowing how to look good in pictures can ensure that awkward photos of you won’t be floating around the internet for years to come. No, you don’t have to be an Annie Leibovitz or a Brandon Stanton, but knowing a few extra tip...
March 2, 2023
Joy vs. Happiness: What’s the Difference?
Joy and happiness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. In fact, solving the joy vs. happiness debate can be a crucial step in your personal growth journey.
While both are paramount for living a fulfilling life, they bring about different levels of fulfillment. So, what’s the distinction between the two? Here’s a comprehensive analysis of joy and happiness:
What Is the Emotion of Joy?What’s the Difference Between Happy and Joy?Are Peace and Happiness the Same...February 28, 2023
A Holistic Guide to Kundalini Awakening
What if you are sitting on a huge pot of gold without realizing it? This is the way of Kundalini, the dormant spiritual energy you aren’t aware of. And you can access it through a process called a Kundalini awakening.
There are many other names given to this powerful energy—Shakti, serpent power, divine Mother, inner goddess, prana. In essence, all of them represent the ultimate Source you can plug into to live a life beyond your wildest dreams.
If you’re looking to unlock this power, here...
7 Ways AI Helps With Productivity, According to a ChatGPT Expert
We’ve come a long way from skimming the pages of encyclopedias to find information. All it takes nowadays is a few clickety-clacks and we’ve got an endless pit of insights (if you’re using your phone or a tablet, it’s literally at your fingertips). This is all thanks to artificial intelligence, better known as AI.
This technology is supposed to make our lives easier. So the real questions come down to: how does AI help with productivity, what can it do for us, and why should we use it?
All...
How to Ground Yourself: 9 Techniques for Ultimate Health and Well-Being
When life gets overwhelming, knowing how to ground yourself in the present can return you to a sense of balance, calm, and inner peace. Grounding can also be your go-to practice to combat anxiety, panic attacks, and even insomnia.
Above all, this potent practice is a universal way of reconnecting with the sacred power of Mother Earth and your inner self.
Here’s what you need to know about grounding and how it can elevate your body, mind, and spirit:
What is Grounding?3 Grounding Te...Deep Dive Into Your Feelings: A Guide to Primary Emotions
Have you ever felt an emotion so strong that your entire body and mind were taken over by it? These are known as primary emotions, and understanding why they arise is essential to having a deeper connection with yourself.
According to Charles Darwin, emotions are what keep us alive. They protect us from danger, prompt us to respond to events around us, and enable us to develop meaningful relationships.
Additionally, there are secondary emotions that are directly connected to one of the pri...
February 27, 2023
Law of Assumption: Master Your Mind to Manifest Your Desires
You’ve probably heard of the Law of Attraction thanks to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret. But have you heard of the Law of Assumption?
It’s not an obscure law of the universe; rather, it’s something everyone does, either consciously or unconsciously. Take, for instance, Jim Carrey, who went from a broke stand-up comedian to a Hollywood legend, and J.K. Rowling, who went from living on welfare to becoming the famous, wealthy author she is now.
You, too, can tap into that power of assumption, star...
