PSYCHOLOGY
Here, we discuss the psychology and mindset of the flâneur and other 'practical flânerie' you can apply in your day-to-day life.
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How to Create a Personal Philosophy That Guides You Like a Lighthouse
It might not be easy to come up with your personal philosophy, but it will certainly be worth every minute you invest. Let’s explore how you can better understand your own internal compass and use it to your advantage. Here’s
Social Conditioning Quotes: Thoughts on How to Escape the Matrix
Imagine you could start new. Just wipe the slate clean and start living life on your own terms, free from the expectations of others or society. To do this, it’s important to understand social conditioning. We are all trapped in
Walking the Turtle (Or Slowing Down But Moving Faster)
There I was, cruising along the slippery neighbourhood sidewalks of the Canadian small town suburbs, trying to avoid face-planting into a patch of black ice. Pulling me along was my freak on a leash, Ginger: an uber happy, hyperdetermined golden
Security vs Freedom: Which is Your Greatest Value?
Security or freedom? My whole life these two values have battled it out. I still have the notebook from a number of years ago when I went through Tony Robbins’ program Personal Power 2. One of the psychology exercises had you
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: Which Are You Chasing?
Most people go through life setting goals. There are two types of goals: intrinsic and extrinsic. So, which should you set for yourself? This blog post will explore the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic goals, and how to determine which
Inception Tricks for Beating Procrastination With Your Subconscious Mind
Deep in your subconscious lie your: Automatic body processes Unconscious memories Emotions Imagination Internalized beliefs Behavior patterns Instincts That’s why the psychology of procrastination is so complex, there’s a lot going on under the surface. I’m a fan of this
The Infinite Versions of You (and Everyone Around You)
1. Different Versions of You In the book “One, No One and One Hundred Thousand” (Original Italian: Uno, Nessuno e Centomila), the main character is struck with a sudden, haunting epiphany: Inside the imagination of every person he comes across
Down the Rabbit Hole: 16 Movies That Make You Question Reality
Perception is subjective. Everything we experience is reconstructed by our individual minds to create uniquely different versions of reality. We tell ourselves a story that dictates how we think, and over time, we become that story. If you’re going to
Time Machine Advice to My Younger Self
The chat that transpired took me on a brief trip down memory lane. That conversation stuck with me, as all good ones do. I decided to create this post as a running tab of the thoughts that come up as
