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Happiness: Is it a Choice, a Feeling, or a Result? Learn More

Happiness: Is it a Choice, a Feeling, or a Result?

Happiness is one of life’s eternal pursuits. But the definition of happiness differs greatly from…
  • Happiness
How Often Should You Meditate? Learn More

How Often Should You Meditate?

Meditation is a useful practice for learning how to regulate your emotions and calm your…
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26 Tricks That Instantly Improve Your Meditations Learn More

26 Tricks That Instantly Improve Your Meditations

Chances are slim that you will become a truly enlightened being through meditation alone, though…
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11 Self-Discipline Exercises You Can Do Right Now Learn More

11 Self-Discipline Exercises You Can Do Right Now

One of the most challenging things in life is learning self-discipline. It is a valuable…
  • Personal Development
A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditating with Affirmations Learn More

A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditating with Affirmations

Meditation is a practice that helps a person to find peace and calm in hectic…
  • Well-Being
The 14 Ultimate Pros and Cons of Self-Help Books Learn More

The 14 Ultimate Pros and Cons of Self-Help Books

Self-help is one of the most important ways to maintain a sound mind. Oftentimes, practicing…
  • Personal Development
What to Do if You Can’t Stop Thinking During Meditation Learn More

What to Do if You Can't Stop Thinking During Meditation

A problem that many people run into when they first begin a meditation practice is…
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Is It Bad to Have No Ambition? Learn More

Is It Bad to Have No Ambition?

A lack of ambition is associated with failure. However, having tempered expectations is a great…
  • Personal Development
Are You Addicted to Being Sad? 10 Questions to Find Out Learn More

Are You Addicted to Being Sad? 10 Questions to Find Out

Feeling sad lately, and more often than you’d like to admit? Depending on the circumstances…
  • Well-Being
Is It Healthy That Coffee Makes You Happier? Learn More

Is It Healthy That Coffee Makes You Happier?

Chances are if you’re reading this article you find joy in your morning cup of…
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15 Ways to Meditate for More Happiness Learn More

15 Ways to Meditate for More Happiness

One of the major benefits of meditation is that it has been proven by science…
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Your Guide to Becoming a Confident Introvert Learn More

Your Guide to Becoming a Confident Introvert

Most people believe that introverts are not as confident as extroverts. Just because this group…
  • Personal Development
10 Ways to Stop Being Affected by Others’ Comments Learn More

10 Ways to Stop Being Affected by Others' Comments

Whether you’re dealing with internet know-it-alls or negative people in your life, negative comments can…
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Motivation vs. Enthusiasm: What’s the Difference? Learn More

Motivation vs. Enthusiasm: What's the Difference?

Motivation and enthusiasm are often used together or interchangeably. It's possible to be motivated without…
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Your Complete Guide to Meditating for a Whole Hour Learn More

Your Complete Guide to Meditating for a Whole Hour

Meditating for a whole hour is an achievable goal that offers both physical and mental…
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What Is the Difference Between Meditation and Prayer? Learn More

What Is the Difference Between Meditation and Prayer?

When people think of relaxing and becoming more spiritually connected, usually one of two thoughts…
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What Does It Say About You if You Prefer Being Alone? Learn More

What Does It Say About You if You Prefer Being Alone?

For some people, the thought of spending time alone sounds about as appealing as eating…
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3 Signs You Complain Too Much In Your Relationship Learn More

3 Signs You Complain Too Much In Your Relationship

When you are in a relationship, you need to make sure you consider yours and…
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Neither Sad nor Happy: What am I Feeling? Learn More

Neither Sad nor Happy: What am I Feeling?

In our society, we are taught to believe that emotion is more or less a…
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How to Communicate with People Who Think They’re Failures? Learn More

How to Communicate with People Who Think They're Failures?

Everyone has dealt with some level of self-judgment in their lives. That internal voice that…
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How Relationships Become Toxic and How to Prevent it Learn More

How Relationships Become Toxic and How to Prevent it

Relationships are something that everyone has. Not everyone has a toxic relationship. Yet, how do…
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How to Find Out if You’re Trying to Accomplish Too Much Learn More

How to Find Out if You’re Trying to Accomplish Too Much

There’s nothing wrong with pushing yourself to achieve more than you initially thought you could.…
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Can an Introvert Date an Introvert? Learn More

Can an Introvert Date an Introvert?

Introverts get a bad rap in the dating world sometimes—they like to stay home, they…
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Can You Be Shy and Confident at the Same Time? Learn More

Can You Be Shy and Confident at the Same Time?

Can You Be Shy And Confident At The Same Time? Shyness and confidence don’t always…
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6 Reasons You Can’t Speak Up in Groups Learn More

6 Reasons You Can't Speak Up in Groups

For the more shy, introverted, or awkward among us—group conversations can be a real nightmare.…
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Why It’s Fine to Think About Exes from Years Ago Learn More

Why It's Fine to Think About Exes from Years Ago

Sometimes you think about your exes. It might not be intentional; you can be going…
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Can You Be Addicted to Meditation? Is It Unhealthy? Learn More

Can You Be Addicted to Meditation? Is It Unhealthy?

Meditation is the healthy practice of recentering your mind and body by paying attention. As…
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Here’s the Difference Between Plans and Goals Learn More

Here's the Difference Between Plans and Goals

Whatever you want to achieve out of life, knowing the difference between plans and goals…
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Is It Your Fault You Have No Friends? Learn More

Is It Your Fault You Have No Friends?

Humans are social beings and so we thrive on connection with our fellow people. Without…
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Do Introverts Have Low Self-Esteem? Learn More

Do Introverts Have Low Self-Esteem?

Do Introverts Have Low Self-Esteem?Many people consider avoidance of large social gatherings as a sign…
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Why Am I Happy When I Should Be Sad? Learn More

Why Am I Happy When I Should Be Sad?

Have you been through a recent traumatic event? Many of us who go through a…
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Is Motivation the Same as Desire? Learn More

Is Motivation the Same as Desire?

Is motivation the same as desire? No, they're not the same thing. This article explains the difference, and gives you practical advice to get benefit from both.
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Is There a Difference Between Mindfulness and Awareness? Learn More

Is There a Difference Between Mindfulness and Awareness?

Mindfulness is a popular topic, perhaps now more than ever, because of its many benefits.…
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This Is Why You Keep Changing Your Goals Learn More

This Is Why You Keep Changing Your Goals

Why do I keep changing my goals? Why do they seem to change so often? Is it good, or is there something wrong with the goals you are setting? Here's why...
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Is Happiness a State of Mind? Learn More

Is Happiness a State of Mind?

Everybody longs to be happy because life, at the base of it all, is a…
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Happiness Comes from Within: How to Choose to Be Happy More Often Learn More

Happiness Comes from Within: How to Choose to Be Happy More Often

What does it take to feel good about life? Happiness comes from within and so…
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Why Is It Important to Accept Others for Who They Are Learn More

Why Is It Important to Accept Others for Who They Are

It can be very easy to get irritated, annoyed and angry at others for the…
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Does Self-Discipline Get Easier? Learn More

Does Self-Discipline Get Easier?

Everyone loves a bit of self-discipline here and there, but most of us are not…
  • Personal Development
Are Gratitude and Appreciation the Same? No, Here’s Why Learn More

Are Gratitude and Appreciation the Same? No, Here's Why

Gratitude and appreciation are important emotions for people who have decided to live a full…
  • Happiness
Can Suffering Be a Good Thing? (Reasons, Examples) Learn More

Can Suffering Be a Good Thing? (Reasons, Examples)

It is normal for us to ask ourselves whether suffering can be a good thing…
  • Happiness
Where Do Happy Tears Come From? Learn More

Where Do Happy Tears Come From?

Recently, I had tears of joy for the first time in my life.  My team won…
  • Well-Being
What Is an Attitude of Gratitude, And Why Is It Important? Learn More

What Is an Attitude of Gratitude, And Why Is It Important?

I've always considered myself to be one of the happiest people to ever walk the…
  • Happiness
Are Happy Tears Different From Sad Tears? Learn More

Are Happy Tears Different From Sad Tears?

I was so curious about the topic, so I went online and did my research. Here's what I found...
  • Happiness
My Essay on What Is Your Idea of Happiness? Learn More

My Essay on What Is Your Idea of Happiness?

I've been fortunate enough to be happy ever since I was little. I have a…
  • Happiness
Therapy: Should You Get Help? Learn More

Therapy: Should You Get Help?

Each and every one of us is blessed with a precious gift of life. We…
  • Well-Being
A Great Free Tool to Come Up With New Ideas on Topic Learn More

A Great Free Tool to Come Up With New Ideas on Topic

Mind mapping is one of the best exercises I know when you need to come…
  • Personal Development
8 Super In-Depth Steps to Recover From a Divorce or Breakup Learn More

8 Super In-Depth Steps to Recover From a Divorce or Breakup

As you found out first hand, divorce or breakup is a tragic and overwhelming experience…
  • Relationships
Take Care of Essential Things After a Breakup to Start Healing Learn More

Take Care of Essential Things After a Breakup to Start Healing

A breakup is among the most soul-shattering experiences in life. Depression will hit you so…
  • Relationships
A Handshake Is Important for First Impression. Master it. Learn More

A Handshake Is Important for First Impression. Master it.

A handshake is a very common form of greeting in the business world and personal…
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The Power of Gratitude — Appreciate the Little Things Learn More

The Power of Gratitude — Appreciate the Little Things

It’s no secret that gratitude is a known antidote to suffering. And if you revolve your…
  • Happiness
How to Set Up Better Goals? Learn More

How to Set Up Better Goals?

December, 31st. A great day to make New Year's resolutions. Or not. Who has never…
  • Personal Development
Blood Donations Have Led to Iron Deficiency Anemia Learn More

Blood Donations Have Led to Iron Deficiency Anemia

The first time I noticed that something was off I was at the gym when…
  • Well-Being
Do I Need to Carry an EpiPen Every Day and Why? Learn More

Do I Need to Carry an EpiPen Every Day and Why?

Every case is different. But in short, if your doctor prescribes you an EpiPen, it's…
  • Well-Being
Allergies: 8 In-Depth Tips and Tricks That Work Learn More

Allergies: 8 In-Depth Tips and Tricks That Work

Disclaimer: I am an allergy patient, not a doctor. You should always consult a specialist…
  • Well-Being
How to Treat Seasonal Allergies: From a Patient Learn More

How to Treat Seasonal Allergies: From a Patient

Disclaimer: I'm a Patient, not a doctor. This article is for information purpose only. I…
  • Well-Being
A Near Death Experience: One of Allergy Stories Learn More

A Near Death Experience: One of Allergy Stories

It was a hot summer day of 2016, here in Brooklyn. I finished my leg…
  • Well-Being
Happiness is Easier Than You Think Learn More

Happiness is Easier Than You Think

Being extremely lucky as I am, happiness is something I was able to find in…
  • Happiness
What Is Baseline of Happiness and How Does It Work? Learn More

What Is Baseline of Happiness and How Does It Work?

I know that finding and sustaining happiness is the ultimate goal and the infinite struggle…
  • Happiness
Thoughts on Happiness and Facing Hardship Learn More

Thoughts on Happiness and Facing Hardship

I got super lucky, I was able to find happiness early. The only thing is,…
  • Happiness
One of Konstantin’s Allergy Stories: How It All Started Learn More

One of Konstantin's Allergy Stories: How It All Started

In 1994, my family lived in one of those post-Soviet Union little villages with a…
  • Well-Being

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About Me

Hi, I'm Konstantin.

I share my journey diving into personal development world, meditation, self-awareness, and some of the most important things to me—questions surrounding happiness, meaning, and the role of suffering in our lives. I like doing research on things I don't know, discover, contemplate and share what I find as I try to figure out my life.

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