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
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 […]
YBL #55: Why You Can’t Fix the Mind with the Mind
“You can’t fix the mind with the mind. You have to fix the mind with the body.” Mind blown 🤯 That’s exactly how I felt when I heard this from Dr. Russell Kennedy on Modern Wisdom last weekend. He went on to explain how most anxiety is a result of stuck trauma in the body, […]
YBL #54: How Reconnecting with Nature Restores Our Natural State
I think a lot about health. It’s arguably my single biggest life value, because without it, we have nothing. Health is the foundation of our existence, and when we are in better states of health, it makes the overall quality of our lives better in more ways than one. I shared a post on my […]
YBL #53: We Come with Nothing, Leave with Nothing: Living Intentionally in a World Obsessed with More
“We come with nothing. We leave with nothing.” – Master Shi Heng Yi These eight words have been playing on my mind since I first heard Master Shi Heng Yi on Diary of a CEO and then Modern Wisdom. A few weeks ago, I shared a post online that included this quote, and a friend […]
YBL #52: Rethinking What It Truly Means to Help Others
Whether it’s a family member, a colleague, or someone we see on the street, the desire to help others in distress is an innate trait of what it means to be human. That could be due to the discomfort it causes within ourselves, our ability to relate to others, or a combination of the two—either […]
YBL #51: How to Tame Mental Chatter and Stop Your Inner Voice From Controlling You
Here’s the deal… We all experience mental chatter, that inner voice that’s constantly going on in our heads. Think of it as our internal monologue helping us navigate the world. Most of us try to ignore it, fight it, or completely surrender to it, which is a BIG mistake 😬 because we construct most if […]
YBL #50: What Is Emotional Intelligence? A Practical Guide to Awareness, Insight & Control
Have you ever wondered what emotional intelligence actually is, and why it matters? 🤔 And maybe, more today than ever before? Well, let’s explore and break it down… We start with emotional awareness, which is the ability to be aware of our emotions and how we feel. This, in itself, can be a challenge for […]
YBL #49: Tired of Your Own BS? Me Too. Here’s How to Break the Cycle and Grow
The idea that we eventually get fed up with our own bullshit and want to change and grow, because we know a better version of ourselves is within, is something I’ve been experiencing lately. I’ve grown tired and drained by certain tendencies that disrupt my mental peace and contentment. This quote by Elizabeth Gilbert sums […]
YBL #48: Break Free from Anxiety, Worry, Fear, and Stress
Anxiety, worry, fear, and stress rob us of life. Sure, there is a certain healthy level, as all emotions have a purpose. At the end of the day, they’re feedback mechanisms we can learn and grow from. The challenge is when they run wild. That’s the issue for many. When anxiety, worry, our fears, and […]