#418. Dad, how do I balance being a supportive parent and allowing my children to learn from their mistakes?
Balancing support and autonomy is key. Offer guidance and encouragement, but also give them space to make decisions and learn […]
#414. Dad, what do you mean by “hoarding life”.
Spending your days trying to get experiences “under your belt”, in an effort to maximise your collection of experiences. Placing
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#412. Dad, tell me about famous vs unnoticed
We are drawn to famous events and places, assuming they will be more delightful. Reading novel in the garden can
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#411. Dad, why are small pleasures a big deal?
We tend to prioritize rare and unique experiences, assuming they will bring greater happiness. However, small pleasures—like walking your dog,
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#408. Dad, what are Tara Beach’s areas of thought leadership?
Meditation, emotional healing, spiritual awakening.
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#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
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#396. Dad, how do I master the art of “letting go?”
If you would like to have a more peaceful life, it is powerful to understand what disturbs that peace. Practice
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#392. Dad , what are anti-goals?
This idea originated from Stoic philosophers. Instead of focusing on what you want to achieve, focus on what you want
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#386. Dad, what is “Mudita?”
“Mudita?” is the principle of taking sympathetic or unselfish joy in the good fortune of others.
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#384. Dad, why do we get bored?
We get bored because we fail to see the beauty in the mundane. We forget to appreciate the simple things
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#377. Dad, what really matters in the end?
Only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things
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#374. Dad, what is conditional happiness?
Conditional happiness is the shortest path to misery. I will be happy when I meet a specific outcome is not
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#373. Dad, tell me about masking my emotions
We will benefit from being honest with ourselves about uncertainty, difficulty and moving forward.
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#371. Dad, what does perfection look like?
No need to understand what perfection looks like, focus on what better looks like.
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#370. Dad, what is “uitwaaien?”
“Uitwaaien” means to go out into nature as a way of clearing your mind.
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#364. Dad, when are we happiest and effective?
We are happiest and most effective when our minds cease to be time travellers and stay focused on the here
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#358. Dad, what is the most important relationship I can have?
No relationship is more important than the relationship you have with yourself.
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#356. Dad, what does it mean to be a person of colour?
It is exhausting being a person of colour. Beyond discrimination, psychological and social stress are long lasting and damaging.
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#344. Dad, some people take pleasure in making me feel bad.
Successful, happy and emotionally balanced people don’t have time to shit on other people. Always be kind.
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#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow?
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
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#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness?
Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.
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#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
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#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean?
Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a
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#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be
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#319. How do I build my mental strength muscles?
Mental strength is built through small, daily victories. It’s the individual choices we make daily that build our “mental strength”
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#315. Dad, what does Scrooge teach us about generosity?
The generosity of spirit is far more important than giving money.
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#308. Dad, should I care what people think of my choices?
Become good at not caring what irrelevant people think about you. Decide who belongs in the relevant bunch.
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#305. Dad, sometimes I feel like I have no direction.
Having no direction is an excuse to get one step closer to a more fulfilling life.
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#301. Dad, I am afraid of being judged by strangers.
Become more aware of your own judgments of strangers.
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#296. Dad, why do you prefer experiences rather than gifts?
I am not against gifts. I simply prefer something that has meaning or memories, instead of stuff.
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