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A Whole New World

What's Important? • 11 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Meditation Embodiment Self-help Personal Growth
  1. Being present means feeling the moment within you, not just thinking about it. It's important to connect with your senses and surroundings to truly experience life.
  2. The focus should be on the body's wisdom, which can guide our choices and actions better than just relying on the mind. This means paying attention to how you feel physically and emotionally.
  3. Practices like the 'Embodied Present Process' help us connect deeper with ourselves. Simple exercises can lead to a better sense of overall balance and wholeness.

The book with my name in it

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 03 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-help Inspiration Mental health Motivation Personal Development
  1. Writing something that inspires others can lead to unexpected and meaningful connections, like having your name mentioned in a book
  2. Receiving or giving a good pep talk can help in improving confidence and motivation, especially when facing setbacks
  3. Key elements of a good pep talk include purpose, empathy, and providing perspective or direction tailored to the audience

Self-fufilling worry

Sunday Letters • 159 implied HN points • 07 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-help Emotional Wellbeing Life Skills
  1. Impostor syndrome makes us feel like we're not good enough, but it's common and can happen to anyone. Many people worry about being exposed as a fraud, affecting their confidence and performance.
  2. Worrying too much about our flaws can actually make us perform worse. Instead of focusing on what we can't do, we should put our energy into improving and celebrating our successes.
  3. By just doing our best and being kind to ourselves, we can overcome impostor syndrome. This mindset helps us grow personally and positively impacts the groups we belong to.

Resentment

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 10 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Emotional Wellbeing Personal Development Conflict resolution
  1. Resentment is a drain on your energy. While you might be stuck thinking about someone who wronged you, they are likely not thinking about you at all.
  2. You have limited control over others, and trying to control them can lead to mental distress. Focus on your own actions instead.
  3. Letting go of resentment and wishing good things for others can free you up to live a happier, more productive life. It's not about them; it's about your own peace of mind.
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Fear

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 10 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Development Anxiety Management Spiritual growth Self-help
  1. Catastrophic thinking can trap you in a cycle of fear. It feels real, but often the worst outcomes don't happen.
  2. To overcome anxiety, it's important to make a decision to get better and take action. Change is hard but can lead to a much happier life.
  3. Fear holds you back from fully enjoying life. It’s mostly in our heads, and learning to trust that things will be okay can open up many possibilities.

Do you need advice on a difficult person?

Disaffected Newsletter • 179 implied HN points • 04 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Wellness Tips Interpersonal Skills
  1. Some people in your life may have difficult personalities, like Cluster B disorders. These people can act hurtful or confusing, even if they seem friendly at times.
  2. It's important to recognize these behaviors and understand that they require a different way to handle them than usual.
  3. There are strategies available to protect yourself from these difficult individuals, and seeking advice can be helpful.

Book Review: “Smart Choices” 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📚 Literature Book review Decision-making Self-help
  1. Decision making is a skill that we learn through experience and not something we are born with.
  2. The book 'Smart Choices' provides a comprehensive guide to decision-making using the 'PrOACT' framework, covering problem, objectives, alternatives, consequences, and tradeoffs.
  3. The book emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between decisions and their outcomes, as a bad outcome does not always mean a bad decision was made.

I Love Pain

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Motivation Psychology Self-help
  1. Getting out of your comfort zone is important. If you only stick to what's easy, you won't achieve much and might end up feeling regret.
  2. Embracing pain can lead to growth. Instead of avoiding difficult situations, running headfirst into them can open up new opportunities and experiences.
  3. Success is about perspective. Even if things don't work out as planned, you'll still learn something valuable from the experience.

Where Anxiety Comes From

Kartick’s Blog • 17 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Anxiety Self-help Personal Development Psychology
  1. Anxiety often stems from past experiences that left a mark on us. For instance, if you were in an accident, you might feel anxious in similar situations.
  2. We tend to feel anxious about things that could happen again in the future. If something bad happened before, knowing it could happen again makes us worried.
  3. Finally, anxiety can come from feeling unprepared to handle those situations if they arise again. When we believe we can't manage a problem, it adds to our anxiety.

Hardcore Meditation

What's Important? • 8 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Philosophy Self-help Community
  1. Meditation can be a personal and unique journey. It's important to find a practice that suits you, whether that's focusing on breath, visualization, or something else.
  2. Community and connection with others who understand meditation can make a big difference. Sharing experiences and learning from others helps everyone grow in their practice.
  3. It's natural to have ups and downs in meditation. Being flexible and open to different methods can lead to better understanding and deeper insights over time.

The Dangers of "Repressed Special"- Part One

What's Important? • 15 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Spiritual Practices Coaching Self-help Mindfulness
  1. Intelligent and successful people can face unique challenges when they pursue a spiritual life. This can lead to mistakes if they're not careful.
  2. Having spiritual awareness can make someone more powerful, but it can also amplify their ego, which can cause problems.
  3. It's important to create safe and loving environments for personal growth, to help reduce unnecessary suffering during the journey.

Liminal Thinking

QUALITY BOSS • 2 HN points • 16 Jul 24
📖 Philosophy Belief systems Personal Growth Psychology Change Management Self-help
  1. Changing your beliefs can change your life. By shifting how you think, you can create a new reality for yourself.
  2. Liminal thinking encourages you to look at the patterns in your life. Identify negative cycles and imagine ways to turn them into positive experiences.
  3. Understanding that beliefs shape our identity is key. If we challenge and reshape our beliefs, we can change how we see ourselves and improve our lives.

Mental Obsessions and Letting Go

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 10 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-help Psychology Personal Growth Emotional Wellbeing
  1. Letting go is important when helping friends or family. You can support someone without needing a response; it's their choice how to handle their problems.
  2. Mental obsessions can drain your happiness. Instead of getting caught up in worries about others, focus on things you can control and help others when possible.
  3. Most people aren't thinking about you as much as you think they are. Everyone has their own issues, so try not to take things personally and remember, it’s okay to let go.

The Dangers of "Repressed Special"- Part Two

What's Important? • 11 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Spirituality Coaching Self-help Personal Growth
  1. Transformational growth can be scary, but it's important to embrace your fears. Noticing when your fear speaks up can help guide your decisions.
  2. Making friends with your fears involves connecting with them, understanding their feelings, accepting their role, and finding a way to work together. This approach can lead to positive change.
  3. Using tools like Brian's decision-making framework can help you navigate choices better. Listening to your intuition and understanding your fear can lead to smarter and more fulfilling decisions.

Proof is in the doing

Sunday Letters • 139 implied HN points • 10 Jan 22
🎭️ Culture Self-help Education Psychology Communication Technology
  1. It's easy to feel like you know something when you only understand it on the surface. True understanding comes from actually doing and applying what you've learned.
  2. Impostor syndrome can affect even the most capable people. It's important to recognize when familiarity is not the same as true competence.
  3. Being familiar with complex subjects is okay for making decisions. However, you should always be cautious not to overestimate your understanding of them.

How to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Negative Thoughts with Declutter Your Mind

Growth Digest • 19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Mindfulness Self-help Stress management Anxiety
  1. Decluttering your mind involves clearing mental clutter like worries, negative self-talk, distractions, and overload.
  2. To declutter your mind, practice accepting thoughts, addressing root causes, simplifying life, and being mindful regularly.
  3. Reading 'Declutter Your Mind' can help manage stress, overcome negativity, handle emotions, stay focused, and set realistic goals.

My beef with the über-productivity culture

Midnight Musings • 99 implied HN points • 28 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Productivity Lifestyle Mental health Self-help Reflection
  1. The push for constant productivity can make us forget to ask why we're doing what we do. Understanding our true motivations is key to finding fulfillment.
  2. We often desire things because we see others wanting them, not because we truly want them ourselves. It's important to identify if our goals are genuinely ours or influenced by others.
  3. Instead of letting fear drive our actions, we should focus on loving the process and the work we do. This change in mindset can help create lasting motivation and happiness.

What to do with your feelings

Austin Kleon • 59 implied HN points • 13 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Arts Literature Emotions Media Self-help
  1. Feelings are a normal part of being human, and it's important to acknowledge them. You can channel your emotions into your creative work for a productive outlet.
  2. Surprise can help you see things from a new perspective. Being open to unexpected moments can enrich your understanding of life.
  3. Reading can greatly influence your thoughts about life and creativity. Exploring different ideas through books can inspire new ways of thinking.

Rethinking Authenticity

From the Desk • 2 HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Authenticity Psychology Self-help Behavior Identity
  1. Authenticity has evolved over time from simply factual to a character trait that is now widely misunderstood and overused.
  2. Authenticity can be a paradox, as it relies on others to judge our authenticity, leading to a performance or craft in trying to be authentic.
  3. Being authentic is challenging because it requires navigating personal changes while others evaluate our authenticity, but it's essential to stay true to oneself amidst external influences.

Coming soon

life mechanics • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 24
🚌 Education Self-help
  1. The post is about something called lifemechanics.substack.com
  2. Bharat Kilaru seems to be involved in this upcoming project
  3. The post emphasizes sharing the information and subscribing to life mechanics

Bookreviews.lol issue #001

Bookreviews.lol • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
📚 Literature Self-help
  1. Tara Westover's memoir 'Educated' showcases the transformative power of education on individual growth and life choices.
  2. James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' provides practical strategies and scientific insights into forming and breaking habits for positive change.
  3. Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' delves into cognitive biases, enhancing decision-making processes, and encouraging critical evaluation of intuitive judgments.

Book Review: "The Laws of Human Nature" by Robert Greene 5/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 21
📚 Literature Book review Self-help
  1. Robert Greene's 'The Laws of Human Nature' helps in managing expectations towards people and yourself by recognizing behavior patterns.
  2. The book presents each law with captivating stories from history, making the concepts memorable and engaging.
  3. The instructions in the book not only aid in managing expectations of others but also in self-reflection and overcoming negative behaviors.

Book Review: “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day” by Arnold Bennett 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
📚 Literature Self-help Classic literature Time management
  1. Despite different time periods and technologies, the challenge of managing time remains consistent - we all have just 24 hours in a day.
  2. The book 'How to Live on 24 Hours a Day' by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1910, still offers relevant and practical advice for modern readers.
  3. The book is available for free on Project Gutenberg, making it a valuable and enduring read that is worth investing some time in.

Erik Simkins

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Art Social media Aesthetics Self-help Community
  1. Economic pressures, mismatched art institutions' values, and lack of political agency outlets can lead people to social media for expression.
  2. A posting style like STARSEED phenomenon can bypass platform moderation while conveying messages without direct political claims.
  3. Content encouraging gains-seeking can be redirected for community benefit, highlighting the importance of strength-building strategies in different contexts.

Hate-heart

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Games Internet culture Music Industry Self-help
  1. Trolling used to be more about humor and skill rather than harassment and meanness. We should bring back the art of clever trolling.
  2. In the social media world, there are unique individuals like Crosby Tailor who not only model but also sell cookies claimed to help burn fat.
  3. Playing digital games like Tetris might have lasting effects as some individuals see the game when they close their eyes, and scientists are still exploring the reasons behind this phenomenon.

it ain't all awful! :)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Social Trends Pop culture Internet culture Media Self-help
  1. Your next best friend might be a robot named Xiaoice by Microsoft, who can even exhibit emotions.
  2. The PUA figure Roosh gained publicity, despite controversial views, leading to more audience for him.
  3. New gay icons on YouTube are everyday people sharing normcore content like Bath & Body Works reviews instead of flashy glamour.