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Should Women Be Working Out During Their Period? Mindvalley’s 10X Trainer Weighs In

Should you be working out on your period? The “time of the month” is a delicate moment for every woman. There are self-care practices, making the space to rest a little bit more, and taking care of your body with nutritious food.

But when it comes to exercising, what’s the consensus? It’s an ongoing topic on the minds of many women. We were never taught if exercise is advisable during our period or not. And we don’t know if there are any consequences if we do.

That’s why we turned to Moniq...

Analytical Intelligence: What It Is & 10 Habits to Improve It

“Book smarts” is the street name for those with analytical intelligence. They’re often known to look at things from an intellectual point of view. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Here’s what this type of intelligence entails:

Understanding Sternberg’s 3 Types of IntelligenceAnalytical Intelligence vs. Experiential Intelligence vs. Practical IntelligenceHow to Use Analytical IntelligenceExamples of Analytical PeopleJim Kwik’s 10 Habits to Improve Your Analytical Brain

Whether ...

Stop Writing To-Do Lists, Try Time Blocking Instead

Get milk, check. Pay bills, check. Call mom, check… Goodness gracious, it seems like that to-do list is a never-ending one. And when you’ve check, check, checked, it seems like there are even more things to add on.

This is where time blocking can help. And here’s a mini guide to get you started:

What Is Time Blocking?Does Time Blocking Really Work?How to Use Time Blocking

Leave to-do lists for your grocery run. Instead, explore how this method is far more effective in managing your task...

7 Most Effective Ways to Receive Spiritual Guidance

Learning to receive spiritual guidance is like learning to walk.

When learning to walk, you aren’t given special instructions for it — it’s innate. But it takes some time for your muscles to strengthen and coordination to develop before you walk naturally. 

In the same way, to start receiving spiritual help, you must keep trying until it becomes natural.

Here’s what you need to know to make this process easy and fun:

What Is Spiritual Guidance?Why Do You Need It?What You Will Get Fro...

12 Signs From the Universe and How to Read Them

Serendipities, coincidences, omens, and other uncanny flukes — all are the signs from the Universe to get your undivided attention.

It’s your intuition speaking to you in a metaphorical language, spiced up with a bit (or a lot) of humor. And when you are open to listening and receiving what it has to offer, you can laugh along with the Universe.

So, how do you recognize these signs, and most importantly, how do you read them?

Here’s what you need to know to answer these questions:

Wh...

4 Tips on How to Start Living for Yourself, According to Mindvalley Experts

You’re going through your life, but you feel like you’re not living for yourself. How is that possible? 

There are many possible answers — societal conditions, family pressure, media influence, and so on. Maybe they’ve all created this ideal of what a perfect human living the perfect life should look like.

But is it your perfect life?

Have you ever paused, taken a deep breath, and really connected with the image of the life you most desire? Does it feel exciting? Do you feel alive? 

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4 Tips on How to Start Living for Yourself According to Mindvalley Experts

You’re going through your life, but you feel like you’re not living for yourself. How is that possible? 

There are many possible answers — societal conditions, family pressure, media influence, and so on. Maybe they’ve all created this ideal of what a perfect human living the perfect life should look like.

But is it your perfect life?

Have you ever paused, taken a deep breath, and really connected with the image of the life you most desire? Does it feel exciting? Do you feel alive? 

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4 Tips on How to Start Living for Yourself

You’re going through your life, but you feel like you’re not living for yourself. How is that possible? 

There are many possible answers — societal conditions, family pressure, media influence, and so on. Maybe they’ve all created this ideal of what a perfect human living the perfect life should look like.

But is it your perfect life?

Have you ever paused, taken a deep breath, and really connected with the image of the life you most desire? Does it feel exciting? Do you feel alive? 

...

4 of the Most Essential Buddhist Texts for More Inspiration and Insight

Buddhism is an ancient religion that’s over 2000 years old. For a beginner, exploring this spiritual practice might seem daunting, especially because there are so many ancient Buddhist texts with incredible lessons just waiting to be discovered.

You don’t need to be a Buddhist to take a leaf out of these ancient Buddhist texts. In fact, these lessons can be applied to your everyday life, right here, right now. That’s how accessible and relevant they truly are.

So, what are the most influen...

7 Things to Do If You Feel You Are Not Good Enough

The “I am not good enough” belief is actually a very commonly-spread social phenomenon in adults of all generations, and it’s a lot easier to overcome once you understand where it comes from. 

Do you wake up every day fearing that you will fail no matter how hard you try? Does contentment always seem just a little out of your reach? 

If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then chances are, you suffer from a lack of self-confidence and find it hard to believe that you deserve happine...