3 Morning Habits to Beat Sleep Inertia and Boost Energy All Day

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I’m sure that we’ve all woken up kicking our heels, wanting to go back to our warm, comfy bed and have just a few more hours of sleep. When this happens once or twice, now and then, it’s no problem. But when it happens consistently, and patterns start to form, like most aspects of our […]

Nature’s Lesson: Why Abundance Is Our True State of Being

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Nature is Abundant There is no two ways about this. Examples are all around us. Yet, many times, we are so busy running around like headless chickens that we don’t stop to recognise them. I’ve shared previous examples before, from the leaves on the trees to the blades of grass. Recently, I’ve become aware of […]

Why Growth (Not Enjoyment) Might Be the Key to a Fulfilled Life

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Reflecting on Life at 30 Over the last 6 months, maybe 12, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it truly means to be happy, what enjoyment means, and how to enjoy oneself. These reflections have happened as I approached my 30th birthday, which society seems to put a lot of emphasis on as some […]

What Does It Truly Mean to Be Happy?

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Happiness… What is it? And what does it truly mean to be happy? The Pursuit of Happiness: A Default Setting? Have you ever wondered why, almost by default, we fall into the assumption that happiness is the ultimate goal, without ever questioning it? It’s a societal norm that most of us have been conditioned to […]

Why Extremes Divide Us

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Sorry to bring up the dreaded topic of COVID… After five years from its outbreak (at the time of writing), this topic has, strangely enough, come up in many conversations over the last few days, after, at least in my own life, not hearing a single word about it for what must have been two-plus […]

YBL #58: What Tragedy Teaches Us About Living Fully

When a tragedy, a freak accident, or an unexplainable event happens, it’s interesting how we all remember how precious life actually is and how, in an instant, it can change just like that. No matter if you’re a man or woman, The religion you follow, Or where you come from, In these times, we often […]

YBL #57: Meditation Is Not About Clearing Your Mind, It’s About This

Meditation is often seen as a spiritual practice, and sure, there is that connection. Maybe that’s down to how ancient cultures historically used this powerful practice to connect to deeper parts of themselves and a higher order of being, and that many still do to this day! What I’ve recently realised, though, is that while […]

YBL #56: You’re Only Ever One Habit Away

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There are so many things we know are good for us, whether it’s taking regular walks, going to bed on time, meditating, or connecting with friends and family. Yet knowing them in theory and practising them are two very different things. And doing them consistently is a challenge for most people, due to a plethora […]