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Leisure is one of those things that often gets dismissed in our day-to-day life. In between engaging in chores to attending work to raising children, we often lose touch with the things that once brought us internal joy. We start to compromise with our self-care...

Your shoes are tied tight, but not too tight, and a crisp autumn air hovers above the race. Your breath wisps in and out of your mouth like a horse in her stable. The runners in front of you look strong and fast, and they have the latest shoes and gear. When the race...

We’ve all been there: you make a decision, but then the doubts start creeping in. *What if I made the wrong choice? What if the other option would have made me happier?* These "what ifs" can spiral into overthinking and dissatisfaction, trapping us in a cycle of...

In today's world, we are constantly faced with a vast array of choices, whether it's in the supermarket, online shopping, or even deciding what to watch on streaming platforms. On the surface, having more choices might seem like a good thing — after all, more options...

Growing up, my dad had a mantra that shaped my entire childhood: nothing was ever enough. He was driven by the belief that no matter how well you were doing, there was always room to improve — to push further, achieve more, and never settle. While this mindset can...

There’s a saying that resonates with me: you can only have one worst day of your life. I’ve had many bad days, as we all have, but only one stands out as the absolute worst. It’s the day that forever changed my world, and it’s a day that I carry with me every moment....

We’ve all heard the saying: "practice makes perfect." It’s ingrained in our culture, motivating us to keep pushing, improving, and striving toward perfection in whatever we do. But what if this well-known phrase is actually doing more harm than good? What if the...

The human brain is a remarkable organ, evolved over millions of years to ensure our survival. It helps us navigate a complex world, responding to threats, making decisions, and solving problems. However, there’s one thing the brain doesn’t do very well: prioritize...

We often think of happiness as something elusive — a fleeting feeling that comes and goes, or a destination we can reach if only we had more of something. But what if we’re looking at happiness all wrong? In truth, the opposite of happiness is not sadness, but greed...

We’ve all heard the phrase: “Fake it until you make it.” While it’s often tossed around as motivational advice, I’ve never been entirely convinced that it was particularly good advice. After all, pretending to be something you’re not sounds like a recipe for...

Have you ever felt like life is constantly in fast-forward? Moving from one task to the next without a moment’s pause? For many of us, rushing has become the norm. In fact, growing up, my friends used to call me “Mr. Rush” because I was always in a hurry. At the time,...

It was one of those rare, quiet mornings that every parent of grown children dreams about. My wife and I sat in our backyard, sipping coffee, the kind of peaceful moment we hadn’t experienced much while raising our kids. I’d picked up some cake from Whole Foods the...