Self-improvement
DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE A GOOD, PURPOSEFUL LIFE
Over the course of many years, through my own projects and by observing others, I have tried to explore answers to some deep questions on what it means to live a good, fulfilling life. These articles are filled with actionable insights, guidance, and some humor to help you do the same.
We should aim to be better versions of ourselves
Mark Twain famously said, ‘Twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did’. We need to look upon how we live everyday to see what’s going well and what we can do better. Our collective happiness depends on it.
Awareness
Understand what conscious or unconscious behaviors are guiding you
Reflection
Reflect on how the behaviors align with your values and visions for your ideal self
Action
Use science-backed tools and guidelines for positive behavioral changes
Understand and address habitual behaviors
Read these to see if you engage in some of these behaviors consciously or unconsciously.
Get yourself out of a funk – your life isn’t going to launch itself
Perfect Is The Enemy Of Good: Stop Chasing Unicorns
Define Your Enough: How To Step Off The Hedonic Treadmill
Stop Self-Sabotage: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way
How to get outside your comfort zone
Tools to practice positive behaviors
Read these to understand simple tools and techniques to incorporate positive behavior changes in your life
How To Get Good At Thinking On Our Feet
Is ‘Practice makes Perfect’ a myth? What is ‘Deliberate practice’?
Patience is a virtue
Embrace The Suck
Think outside the box – how to find and get rid of your limiting beliefs
Reflect on how your behaviors align with your values
Personal Responsibility: The Buck Stops With You
Why the practice of silence matters in a noisy world
The Art Of Letting Go: How To Make Yourself Happier
Gratitude: My Surprising Insights From Crew Dragon’s Successful Space Mission
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About the Author
Hello! I’m Aruna Gobalan (pronounced Go-bah-lun). As I navigate through midlife, questions of purpose, balance and mortality abound. I have tried to explore answers to some of these questions through projects of my own and observing others on such journeys. I have gained a few deep insights along the way. My personal growth journey has been inspired by many and I seek to pass on that inspiration to many more through this blog.
The focus of this blog is to find ways to nourish the three core areas of mind, body and soul through actionable insights on productivity, wellness and self.
Never underestimate the power to inspire or be inspired. This is how meaningful life changes happen.
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