Category Archives: Life Hacks

A Few Reminders

Although I’m framing all of these reminders in the second person, if anything, I’m writing them for myself because I need to keep them in mind. I know my struggles inside and out but I don’t know yours. Still, I … Continue reading

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People Pleasing

Within the past year (and especially the past month), I’ve realized that I’ve spent most of my life being a people pleaser. Overall, I’ve been hesitant to speak or act differently from those around me, and I’ve done a lot … Continue reading

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The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is something we all hear about from a young age, but what exactly is it and what is its purpose? I don’t have all the answers to those questions but I have some thoughts about them that I’d like … Continue reading

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Hard Reset

Two nights ago, I did my usual healing meditation right before bed. The meditation focuses on bringing up troublesome events, situations, and thoughts before releasing them fully and completely. And, since it’s guided, I have someone walking me through it … Continue reading

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Review of Tools of Titans

Tools of Titans is a great book that contains a ton of useful information. Author Tim Ferriss interviewed over a hundred people with unusual life stories (athletes, health enthusiasts, business people, writers, actors, etc) to learn what they did to … Continue reading

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My Best Life Hacks

I’ve written a lot about life hacks and I decided to make a post of the best ones I use on a regular basis. This post can double as a quick-reference guide that anyone can use as needed and a … Continue reading

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“Good”

This is Jocko Willink’s approach to challenging situations in life. I’ve seen clips from one of his appearances on Joe Rogan’s podcast and read about him in Tim Ferriss’s Tools of Titans, which is where I first saw this. It’s … Continue reading

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Zoom In

I’ve written about how zooming out helps me relax and center myself when I’m feeling overwhelmed with negative thoughts about myself. In other situations, I’ll find myself stuck thinking about negative things that are going on in the world. When … Continue reading

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My First Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

Last night, I floated for the first time in a sensory deprivation tank. This is an enclosed tub full of salt water and magnesium that suspends you effortlessly in a dark, quiet place. I’ve known about them for most of … Continue reading

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Leaders vs Bosses

A leader shows the path forward by walking it ahead of everyone else. If a leader asks you to follow a certain plan of action, you can be sure that he’s already tried it out himself and made sure it … Continue reading

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