#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 […]
#415. Dad, what is fear?
Dad, what is fear? Fear is just the imagination getting out of control
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#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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#413. Dad, what is Cheerful Despair?
In our pursuit of meaning, we learn to draw the full value from what is good, regardless of its scale.
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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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#405. Dad, how do I relax in the chaos?
Breathe deeply and slowly. Focus only on your breath and become comfortable with chaos.
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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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#394. Dad, what is the value of silence?
Silence helps bring us back to a place of rest and clarity – away from the noise of the world
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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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#388. Dad, what is “productivity guilt?”
Productivity guilt is the nagging feeling that you are not creating, achieving or working hard enough.
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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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#380. Dad, what is justice?
Author Omid Safi wrote, “Justice is love, embodied. We cannot speak of love without linking it to justice, nor of
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#375. Dad, what are negative thoughts?
Negative thoughts are the past trying to occupy the present and the future. These thoughts do not represent the present
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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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#372. Dad, what is clutter?
Anything that does not bring tranquillity and peace to your life is clutter.
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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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#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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#335. Dad, how can I find consistency?
Find consistency by focusing on what you can control and influence each day.
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#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
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#320. Dad, I have to deal with so many problems?
Think a little less about managing your problems and a little more about managing your mindset.
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#311. Dad, sometimes I feel lost
You may feel lost, but you are not alone. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you
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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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#286. Dad, what is wabi-sabi?
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfection.
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#285. Dad, tell me about Remembrance Day
Remembrance day is a day to reflect and show gratitude to all those who served to protect us.
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#281.Dad, what is catastrophizing?
When you build a crisis in your mind and expect everything to go wrong.
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#275. Dad, what is a “peaceful life?”
A “peaceful life” is the removal of ongoing stress.
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#268. Dad, what is emotional self-reliance?
I like Mark Manson’s definition: “The ability to see one’s own flaws and be accountable for them.”
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#264. Dad, I feel overwhelmed.
Ask yourself what is the minimum I can do. Then, just do that.
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#251. Dad, what are the three most harmful addictions?
Heroin, carbohydrates and a monthly salary.
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