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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 mind, but…
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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 that should…
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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 skill that…
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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 self-help can…
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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 way to…
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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 tends to…
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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 hurt. People…
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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 enthusiasm. Enthusiasm…
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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 health benefits.…
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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 come to…
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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 raw eggs.…
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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 tells you…
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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 seem to…
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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. It’s sometimes…
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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 and how…
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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 of low…
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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. It is…
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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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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 able to…
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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 up with…
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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 life. This…
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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 had a…
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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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