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QUESTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE(STYLE)

Simple prompts intended to help align you along your way.

44 Best Quotes About Slowing Down in Life (Slower is Better)

Are you a digital nomad who’s always on the go? Or maybe you’re just someone who savors the moments of slow living? If so, you’ll appreciate these quotes about slowing down in life. They’re for anyone who’s looking to take a step back and enjoy the moment. So whether you’re reading this while sitting in a cafe or on a train headed somewhere new, take a few minutes to relax and soak up these

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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: What’s Pulling You Through Life?

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about goal setting and the different types of goals—especially since a flâneur is by definition without a set goal or aim. As a student, I spent time doing research on this topic and ultimately published a dissertation related to intrinsic and extrinsic goals. Before we kick things off, let’s break down the difference between intrinsic vs extrinsic goals: Intrinsic goals are driven by internal motivations, focusing on personal

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41 Quotes About Wandering for Travelers, Thinkers and Flâneurs

No one knows the pleasure of wandering quite like a flâneur. Whether you’re aimlessly meandering through new streets or purposely exploring off the beaten path, there’s something inherently satisfying about discovering what lies beyond your comfort zone. And if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, we’ve got you covered – here are some of our favorite quotes about wandering from famous adventurers and explorers. Bon voyage! Quotes About Wandering Real travel requires a

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How to Explore a New City: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

Ever wondered how to experience the soul of a new city, not as a hurried tourist, but as a relaxed, mindful observer? It’s not about rushing, it’s about immersing, observing, and embracing the unexpected. Use curiosity as your compass as you wander and watch as you discover hidden gems along the way. Wondering how to explore a new city like a true flaneur? The answer is to be a keen observer. Take in the

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Discovering Hidden Gems While Traveling: An Adventurer’s Guide

If you’re anything like me, the thrill of discovering hidden gems while traveling — a quaint coffee shop tucked away in a forgotten alleyway, a breathtaking view at the end of an unmarked trail, an art gallery in a residential neighborhood — is the very essence of adventure. This isn’t about following a prescribed itinerary to the letter, it’s about embracing the mindset of a flâneur, strolling leisurely through unknown territories, being open to

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How to Escape the Matrix and Live a Fulfilling Life

Those are Morpheus’ last words to Neo before he takes the red pill. It’s then that he’s shown the the truth of his reality. What is this truth? That the world he thought was real was actually a simulated reality, the Matrix, designed to enslave humanity. Obviously reality is far different from The Matrix. But there is an ever-present ‘force’ pulling us into an illusory state, or forced perception, and driving us away from

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