James Clear discusses habits in his book Atomic Habits. Ultimately we can develop our desired habits and make them stick. This post introduces habit stacking, one of the key techniques in Atomic Habits. We'll also offer a list of habits and methods to streamline your implementing habit stacks. Habit stacking In Atomic Habits, habit stacking is …
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed with everything we have going on in life. With bills that need to be paid, kids that need to be taken care of and a flurry of other responsibilities, it’s no wonder that anxiety is at an all time high in the United States, United Kingdom and around the world. …
My journey to Stoicism started in early 2020 as a result of stress I was experiencing from a seemingly never-ending workload. I had never experienced anything so mentally demanding and draining before then. It seemed like no matter how late I stayed at the office, I could never catch up on everything that had to …
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We’ve all had moments when we knew we had to say something to someone but weren’t sure how to phrase it. It’s important not to shy away from important conversations. After all, the ability to have difficult conversations is one of the biggest indicators for success later in life. Conflict allows us to express our …
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In this post, we’re talking about Deep Work, a book about achieving focused success in today’s distracted world. Cal Newport wrote the best selling book on Deep Work. He defines deep work as the “professional activities performed in a distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit". These efforts create value, contribute to …
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I've always thought of myself as a naturally messy person. Growing up, the floor of my room was always covered with toys, the sofa covered with clothes and I never made my bed. I got a bit better when I moved out on my own, but I still find organising an effort today. That's why …
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Stoicism is a practical philosophy that offers a logical framework for thought. The philosophy builds largely on focusing on what you can control and living with virtue. However, Stoicism cannot benefit anyone who isn’t aware of their unconscious thoughts. We make decisions all day. It requires awareness of our thought patterns to make Stoic decisions. …
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Speaking of productivity and living your best life, our daily behaviours are one of the biggest factors determining our success in life. That's why building healthy habits is such a crucial skill to have. In this post, we’ll deconstruct habits - how they work and why they’re so important - before presenting James Clear’s Atomic …
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What is Stoic philosophy? Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in ancient Greece and Rome in the 3rd century BCE. The philosophy helps individuals maximise positive emotions (gratitude, joy), reduce negative emotions (anger, anxiety) and hone one's virtues of character. A Stoic lifestyle includes tools such as mindfulness and value definitions to amplify the human …
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Why Should We Manage Our Expectations? Expectations are beliefs that we set for the future. They are usually based on past experiences and set a baseline for what we believe we deserve. Unmet expectations often make us feel cheated. Somehow, we believe we should have more. On the flip side, expectations that meet our standards …
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