#399. Dad, what is Tsundoku (積ん読)
Tsundoku (積ん読) is a beautiful Japanese word describing the habit of acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading […]
#399. Dad, what is Tsundoku (積ん読) Read Post »
Tsundoku (積ん読) is a beautiful Japanese word describing the habit of acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading […]
#399. Dad, what is Tsundoku (積ん読) Read Post »
If you would like to have a more peaceful life, it is powerful to understand what disturbs that peace. Practice
#396. Dad, how do I master the art of “letting go?” Read Post »
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want
#392. Dad , what are anti-goals? Read Post »
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?” Read Post »
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things
#384. Dad, why do we get bored? Read Post »
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things
#377. Dad, what really matters in the end? Read Post »
Conditional happiness is the shortest path to misery. I will be happy when I meet a specific outcome is not
#374. Dad, what is conditional happiness? Read Post »
We will benefit from being honest with ourselves about uncertainty, difficulty and moving forward.
#373. Dad, tell me about masking my emotions Read Post »
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.
#371. Dad, what does perfection look like? Read Post »
“Uitwaaien” means to go out into nature as a way of clearing your mind.
#370. Dad, what is “uitwaaien?” Read Post »
We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here
#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective? Read Post »
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have? Read Post »
It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.
#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour? Read Post »
Successful, happy and emotionally balanced people don’t have time to shit on other people. Always be kind.
#344. Dad, some people take pleasure in making me feel bad. Read Post »
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow? Read Post »
Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.
#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness? Read Post »
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?” Read Post »
Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a
#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean? Read Post »
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be
#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself. Read Post »
Mental strength is built through small, daily victories. It’s the individual choices we make daily that build our “mental strength”
#319. How do I build my mental strength muscles? Read Post »
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity? Read Post »
Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.
#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices? Read Post »
Having no direction is an excuse to get one step closer to a more fulfilling life.
#305. Dad, sometimes I feel like I have no direction. Read Post »
Become more aware of your own judgments of strangers.
#301. Dad, I am afraid of being judged by strangers. Read Post »
I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.
#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts? Read Post »
Staying true to your values, staying away from toxic people, and embracing change.
#294. Dad, what should I NOT feel guilty about? Read Post »
What you drive and where you live has absolutely nothing to do with your wealth.
#291. Dad, does your car or house determine how wealthy you are? Read Post »
There is no magic bullet to happiness. There will always be discomfort and worry.
#277. Dad, can I always be perfectly happy? Read Post »
You will know because it’s deliberate and conscious. Love is an act, not a feeling.
#274. Dad, how do I know if I am in love? Read Post »
It started with the Scottish Halloween custom of “guising”. Children disguised in costumes and went from house to house for
#273. Dad, what are the origins of “Trick or Treat? Read Post »