The Power of Kind Words
Altruism is the act of doing something for someone without getting anything back. It’s a fundamental tenet for how we developed as a society in evolutionary terms. However, I don’t actually think altruism exists.
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#BeKind*
Be Kind’ doesn’t have an asterisk attached to it. It isn’t conditional. ‘Be Kind’ implies that you should treat all people with kindness, whether you like them or not. There is no caveat that allows you to be kind to some people and be hateful to others, but a lot of people will have you believe this is true.
View DetailsWhy it’s Important to Choose Your Emotions
Choosing your emotional reactions rather than letting them control you allows you to engage in life with less daily stress.
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Why Getting in Shape is the Lowest Hanging Fruit
I understand that this train of thought might be problematic for some considering how popular the fitness industry has become. However, I’m not saying that the fitness industry itself is inherently bad. It can be, and is, quite a positive industry. However in recent years the influence of social media and influencer culture has made […]
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The Junk Value Epidemic
I watched a TED Talk by Johann Hari last week about why there seems to be more people than ever suffering from anxiety and depression in the current era. I’ve gone in on this topic multiple times before myself, but a lot of what he said made sense too so I read into it. In […]
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What’s the Cost of Being Happy?
I’m gonna keep this short. I’ll be honest and tell you that I’m hammering this out in the minutes before it’ll be posted. I didn’t give time to this week’s post at all, and that’s something I may have beaten myself up about in the past. I spent a few days away with some friends […]
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