By Heather Havrilesky — 2018
Recently, after years of being afraid to confront this reality, I accepted that I want to be a writer.
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The definition of emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, differentiate, and manage our emotions and the emotions of others. The notion of emotions being important in our lives goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks.
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“When your Daemon is in charge, do not try to think consciously. Drift, wait, and obey.” — Rudyard Kipling
his fall, Ku Stevens became the fastest cross-country runner in Nevada. But he would be running even if he wasn’t winning.
It’s natural to get defensive, but that only escalates the cycle of aggression.
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Don’t take anything personally. This agreement gives you immunity in the interaction you have with the secondary characters in your story. You don’t have to concern yourself with other people’s points of view.
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Through the practice of meditation, there are certain changes that happen in the mind. One of the most important changes is that you become master of your mind.
Aside from basic needs, your financial priorities are up to you. Resist short-termism by keeping in mind your values and goals.
Your breathing rate and pattern is a process within the autonomic nervous system that you can control to some extent to achieve different results.
Former monk Jay Shetty reveals a dozen ways to achieve a more fulfilling, happy and meaningful day-to-day life.
Jay Shetty on his latest book, his experiences living as a monk in India and the necessity of routine in one’s life.