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What Happiness Is NOT — 5 Myths Debunked | Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani

Like an elusive butterfly, happiness often escapes our grasp. But could that be because we don’t actually know what it is? Have you ever thought about what some happiness myths are?

You can’t deny it. You seek it as much as the next person. Like hungry animals, we roam the Earth in search of it. For hours, for days, for decades, we dream of it. And we do so because we believe that if we fail to find it, our lives will never truly be worth living.

The philosophers of old claimed that we mis...

How to Use the Power of Visualization

The power of visualization works hand-in-hand with the Law of Attraction. Believe it or not, you use it without knowing, for better or worse.

When you play in your head an event, past or an upcoming one, you experience it in your mind as if it’s happening with you in the present moment. Wonder why things go wrong? Because they already have gone wrong in your mind.

On the other side of the coin, you can use this immense power to create the outcome you desire — by visualizing it first.

To...

50 Self-Esteem Boosting Affirmations for Teens

Oh, the teenage years! The fun and new experiences — we’ve all been there. And more so, we’ve all encountered, as teens, unrealistic expectations, thoughtless comments, and conflicting messages. 

The good news is that now there are so many educational resources to counter the difficulties of teenagehood, such as practicing self-esteem-boosting affirmations for teens.

You can learn to use this powerful practice to boost your self-confidence if you’re a teen. And if you’re a parent of a teen...

Is Self-Acceptance Hindering Your Evolution? No — And Here’s Why

Imagine all the different aspects of personal growth as the characters of The Breakfast Club. You’ve got Mental as the brain, Social as the beauty, Physical as the jock, Spiritual as the rebel, and Emotional as the recluse. And together, they represent the constant struggle to meet society’s ‘brules’ (bullsh*t rules).

But, as the movie so eloquently highlights, by dropping the ego and coming into self-acceptance, your life will change forever.

The conundrum is that if you accept yourself a...

What Does Science Say About Intermittent Fasting for Women?

If you search for ‘intermittent fasting,’ you’ll most likely find a significant number of articles on the health benefits of intermittent fasting backed by positive research. But by narrowing it down to ‘intermittent fasting for women,’ the results may come up a whole lot different.

Where is this query — ‘does intermittent fasting work for women?’ — coming from to begin with?

Here’s what researchers have to say about it:

What is Intermittent Fasting?4 Differences Between Intermittent Fa...

Why Creative Intelligence Is Meaningful, Useful, and Powerful

Frida Kahlo, Banksy, Freddy Mercury, George Lucas, and even social entrepreneur and trainer for Mindvalley’s Zero to $100 Million Quest, Miki Agrawal — there’s one thing they have in common and that’s creative intelligence.

As hinted in its name, creative intelligence has to do with creativity. And it’s one of the three fundamental components of psychologist Robert Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence (the other two being analytical and practical.)

But there’s more to it than just ...

What Is Forgiveness? 3 Benefits of This Powerful Practice

Have you ever been heartbroken? Disappointed? Offended? Have you ever held on to something that no longer felt right for you? 

These are all opportunities to show mercy. But what is forgiveness actually?

It’s letting go of resentment. It’s feeling free again. And it’s making space for what you wish to come by letting go of what you don’t want more of.

You’ve all been told to ‘forgive and forget,’ to move on, to let it pass…and you get it. But do you truly know how impactful this practic...