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mid-year mental inventory

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Development Self-reflection Mindfulness Life Balance
  1. The year has been a mix of personal growth and challenges, with a focus on travel, family, and new experiences. It's important to take a step back and appreciate the journey.
  2. Constant reflection and learning from books, articles, and experiences is key. These insights help shape our thoughts and intentions as we move forward.
  3. Finding balance is crucial, especially when juggling new commitments. It's essential to prioritize mental health and remain grounded amidst life's chaos.

unfinished thoughts

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 22
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Ethics Self-reflection Human behavior
  1. Taking proactive action helps you imagine a better future, rather than just reacting to everything around you. Creating space for your thoughts can lead to more meaningful personal growth.
  2. Our belief in what we're doing influences our health more than we might think. Instead of following strict health guidelines, listening to our bodies and trusting our instincts may lead to better well-being.
  3. What does 'home' really mean? It might be less about a physical place and more about feeling at peace and connected with ourselves and others.

advice is highly sus

Midnight Musings • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 22
📖 Philosophy Wisdom Advice Ethics Self-reflection Personal Growth
  1. Be careful with advice. Just because someone is considered an expert doesn't mean their experiences will work for you. Everyone's journey is unique.
  2. Not all advice is good advice. Sometimes, people give advice based on their values, which might not match yours. It's important to think about what you truly want.
  3. Instead of trying to copy others, it's better to look inside yourself for guidance. Reflect on what really makes you happy, rather than chasing external success.

Why Publishing Is Like Dating

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 21
📚 Literature Writing Publishing Creativity Self-reflection Personal Growth
  1. Focusing on yourself can help in both dating and publishing. When you stop obsessing over finding the perfect match or publication, you might find what you're looking for more easily.
  2. Distractions can slow down your progress. Checking for updates all the time can be similar to waiting for a text from a crush, and it doesn't help you move forward.
  3. Finding happiness within yourself is key. When you feel satisfied with your own work or life, good things often come your way without you having to chase them.

Intention & Reflection

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
🚌 Education Personal Development Productivity Self-reflection Goal setting
  1. Knowing what you want is key to productivity. Take time to plan your goals for health, career, and relationships.
  2. After taking action, it's important to reflect on whether you achieved what you set out to do. This helps you understand your progress.
  3. Combining intention and reflection is the essence of productivity. Every productivity method is trying to teach you this simple truth.
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