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Limiting Beliefs – What They Do and How to Fix Them

We are all great storytellers when it comes to our limiting beliefs. They are our all-time favorite stories we tell ourselves with unshakable conviction. 

They are narratives backed up by our experiences and traumas and contextualized by our cultural environment.

They may sound comforting, especially when we need an excuse to stay in our comfort zone, but they don’t serve our fullest potential.

Here’s what you need to know to get rid of limiting beliefs for your limitless good:

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Your Naked Truth: How to Be Authentic (For Real)

‘Authenticity’ (or ‘your naked truth’ as Lisa Nichols, trainer of Mindvalley’s Speak and Inspire Quest, calls it) might just be the #1 buzzword of the decade. And learning how to be authentic has gained massive traction because of it. 

It’s not a new concept, though; far from it. Take pop culture movies, for example. It’s the narrative of almost every protagonist, like The Matrix’s Mr. Anderson coming into his realization as Neo.

And in this age of social media and its ‘how many followers...

How to Overcome the Fear of Death, According to Mindvalley’s Spiritual Teachers

Fear of death is one of the primordial human phobias since the beginning of time. And it’s still one of the most prevalent worries among humans today. 

But will we always have it? And should we?

According to Mindvalley’s spiritual teachers, our impending demise is designed to wake us up to the limitations of our mortality, and it is nothing but the most critical moment of our lives. 

Here are some of the most potent methods to use to overcome your fear of death (before it’s too late):

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The Sleep Doctor’s Top Sleep Tips for New Parents

Crying baby, poop-filled diapers, feeding times, puke-covered onesies, sleep regression — there’s so much happening when you bring your little one home. And when it comes to catching some zzz’s in, you’ll probably have better luck winning the lottery.

Fret not; Dr. Michael Breus, a.k.a. the Sleep Doctor, has some incredibly helpful sleep tips for new parents. With it, you can see what you can implement to get a better night’s rest.

Here’s where you can start:

How Much Sleep Do New Paren...

Organs and Emotions Chart – How Your Body and Mind Are Connected

There’s no denying the unbreakable bond between the body and mind. And yet, many people overlook this connection when it comes to their emotions.

Everything you feel translates to a certain process in the body. This holistic approach is very popular in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which provided the first organs and emotions chart.

While the traditional chart is now thousands of years old, many of today’s researchers have proven that certain parts of your body are connected to your...

The 7 Chakra Colors — What Each One Means & How to Use Them

Chakras are, in a way, like Skittles — they embody the colors of the rainbow. However, before you start assigning ROYGBIV in ascending order of the seven energy points, it’s important to understand that the chakra colors are unique to each with different meanings and influences on your well-being.

To get a better appreciation for the world of chakras, here are a few things to get familiar with:

What Are the Chakras?Why Do Chakras Have Colors?What Are the Colors of the Chakras?

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The Mind-Body Connection: Illness, Addiction & Eating Disorders

Neuroscientists debunked the limited perspective that illness has nothing to do with the mind when they found neurological evidence of a mind-body connection. 

Numerous studies have shown that your thoughts and emotions have a direct impact on your physical health. They can even develop addictions and eating disorders.

The mind-body connection explains why keeping your body in mind is essential for your well-being:

What Is a Mind-Body Connection?Stress DiffersMind-Body (Dis)connection: ...

Magic Happens When You Set the Right Life Goals — Here’s How

Your life is your masterpiece. And it should be created by you.

So how do you create your pièce de résistance? Where do you even start?

Two words: life goals.

Now, this isn’t a new concept. In fact, there are numerous goal-setting methods out there that were created specifically to help set objectives and ways to achieve them.

There are the S.M.A.R.T. goals, the B.H.A.G., the HARD, the WOOP, the OGSM, the OKR…and all the non-acronym approaches. For the record, there’s nothing wrong w...

Shamanic Healing: What Is Shamanism and How Can It Heal You?

Shamanic healing is one of the most ancient healing modalities, widely practiced in most human societies. As a 100,000-year-old spiritual practice, it still carries immense transformative powers for modern men.

Call it mystical or archaic, shamanism has transcended common misconceptions, doctrines, and dogmas. Today, shamanic healing is widely sought by people who need healing and guidance beyond the physical all across the world.

If you are one of them, here’s what you need to know about ...

The Instinct Definition: What It Is & the Science Behind It

“Follow your instinct,” they say. But ‘they’ never explained what it means, let alone how to follow it.

So here’s the instinct definition, as per Merriam-Webster:

A natural or inherent aptitude, impulse, or capacity.

You may have a pretty good idea of what instincts are based on your life experiences (e.g., survival, sexual, or parental instincts). However, there’s more to it than meets the eye. 

Here’s a mini guide on what the instinct definition encompasses:

The Instinct Definit...