Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

[ad_1] “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”Marcus Aurelius “If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap.If you want happiness for a day — go fishing.If you want happiness for a year — inherit a fortune.If you want happiness for […]

[ad_1] Your purpose. It’s time to detach from the idea that it’s too much of a floaty concept and that it will magically show up, because, every moment waited is a moment wasted, and each wasted moment degrades your clarity of purpose. It is why you must find your purpose in life. Not in a […]

[ad_1] You’ve heard it one too many times: “Stop being selfish!” You know you’re capable of being considerate. It’s just that, when it comes to important decisions, you feel the need to protect your own interests. I mean, if you don’t, who will, right? It’s complicated. You want to be fair, but you’ve learned, somewhere […]

[ad_1] It’s not always easy to be proud of yourself. For many of us, beating yourself up over bigger setbacks or small mistakes becomes a habit that feels more familiar and leaves little room for being kind towards oneself. That was certainly the case for me in the past but by improving my own self-esteem […]

[ad_1] Feeling stuck or in a rut? Believe me; I’ve been there! Despite what most people think, it’s common for many of us to feel stuck in life. Whether it be feeling like every day seems the same, unmotivated, or unfulfilled, these experiences can provide a lot of growth and value. In the past, I […]

[ad_1] If you’ve been told living life for yourself is unforgivably selfish, you’re in the right place. It’s time we put that idea where it belongs (far away from you).  There’s a reason you have a will of your own.  Living your own life is something only you can do. Other people have their own […]

[ad_1] “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”George Eliot Getting started with doing what you deep down want to do in life can be hard. No matter if what you want is to start exercising, create your own business on the side, write a book, see other parts of the […]

[ad_1] It can be challenging to stay focused on the present moment in our ever-changing, busy world. However, mindfulness is a practice that can help reduce stress and improve concentration. And while it may seem like something that would take hours to achieve, there are many ways to practice mindfulness and integrate the exercises into […]

[ad_1] Sometimes, it can be hard to find things to smile about.  Whether going through a difficult time or just feeling stressed and distracted by your regular routine, it’s not always easy to stop and enjoy the little moments.  Finding something to make you smile requires paying attention and being more mindful as you go […]

[ad_1] One of the bigger disappointments in everyday life is when we don’t get the appreciation we think we have worked for, that we have loved for or we simply and honestly deserve. It’s disheartening. It makes you feel undervalued and can bring on a funk of sadness and cut into your self-esteem. In this […]