Back in September, I shared some musings on how getting to know your future self can be the key to making real progress with your habit changes. Most of us have an innate understanding of who we are and what matters in our lives, though putting it into words can be tricky. I’ve found that… Continue reading
Achieve Lasting Change by Living as Your Future Identity
When you internalize the actions and identity traits of the person you want to become, you will find that it becomes much easier to start acting and behaving like the person you would like to be. You don’t want to quit smoking. No, you simply are not a smoker. You don’t run once in a… Continue reading
The Illusion of Making Time and the Reality of Finding It: The Garden Method
If you’re reading my posts, chances are that you’re a busy individual who struggles to find time for the things that matter to you. Before I started my journey of self-improvement, I lived in an illusional bubble of comfortable excuses. For a long time, I neglected the things that truly mattered because it was easy… Continue reading
How Recognizing Our Cosmic Insignificance Eases Life’s Burdens
The other day, the company I work for secured a large project. Issue is, of course, that the execution part of the project is only a few months away. I’m already working to the brim and this is just adding on top, yet it’s fantastic news for our compay. Initially, I wanted to respond with… Continue reading
Why Taking a Break is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do
Over the past few years, my work responsibilities have increased, and I have learned the importance of clearing my thoughts. Work never stops, and the stream of information is constant. One of the most effective ways to handle the inflow is by taking intentional breaks to reset your mind. When you are busy or behind… Continue reading
The Purpose of Reading: Learning vs. Enjoyment
Reading is a fantastic way to learn, expand your knowledge, and have fun. However, for a while, I struggled to understand the purpose of reading and felt guilty for reading topics that weren’t useful, concrete, or practical. Guilty about reading, you say? It was silly and came from my productivity-focused brain. In this post, I’ll… Continue reading
Focus On Your Values, Not Big-Picture Goals
When we set goals, we often focus only on the big picture. We want to run marathons, open coffee shops, and travel to 100 countries. Setting big goals can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. I love thinking about and setting long-term goals for my life. I dream and get excited about the… Continue reading
Reading with Intention: Applying Pixar’s Concept for Powerful Understanding
Lately, I’ve been thinking about why I read. What do I get out of it, and how can I do it better? Ironically, I’ve been reading “Creativity, Inc.” In it, Ed Catmull, the founder and co-CEO of Pixar, shares stories and principles from his lifelong pursuit of creating the perfect company for creative minds. In… Continue reading
The Paradox of Self-Improvement: I’m Starting a Blog
For the past two years, I have been exploring the world of self-improvement. Looking back, I can see that I was living life on autopilot without really understanding what I was doing – without intention and clarity. I have always been ambitious, and I was honestly living what felt like a good life with my… Continue reading