The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

Douglas Adams claimed the answer was 42. But there are other interpretations. Source: The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

The real secret of life

“This is the real secret to life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”

Alan Watts

Bonus…

Get a free copy of Intentional by @davidamerland

David says “We’re giving away ten, signed first-edition copies of “Intentional: How to Live, Love, Work and Play Meaningfully”. Do not miss out!”

You can find the details here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/328969

Follow David here: https://twitter.com/DavidAmerland

btw, you just gotta love a super smart author who would post something like this!

Learning how to learn via Barbara Oakley

Engineering professor Barbara Oakley is co-teaching one of the world’s largest online classes, “Learning How to Learn”, https://www.coursera.org/course/learning.

I learned about Barbara reading David Amerland’s excellent book ‘Intentional’…

Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Finding time to do what you want to do can seem impossible. But what if it was less than half an hour a day? Here’s how to microdose your ‘me time’ Source: Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Why Is Every New TV Show About Scammers?

There’s a limit to how often we can question our faith in humanity, and the latest TV trend seems like it wants to push us beyond it. Source: Why Is Every New TV Show About Scammers?

btw, if you haven’t seen Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” (the subject of the featured image) , I highly recommended it. See https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740976/reference/

Great Managers Give Great Feedback

To do the work of management well, you have to invest in people’s growth. Source: Great Managers Give Great Feedback

The Treasures of Late Life

The inner work of age brings a surprising gift. Source: The Treasures of Late Life

Is It Possible To Value Your Body While Changing It?

Your mindset and inner kindness are pathways to success. Source: Is It Possible To Value Your Body While Changing It?

“A seat at the table” isn’t the solution for gender equity

Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is “a seat at the table.” Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better table.

How One Fleeting Mindful Minute Completely Changed My Life via @TinyBuddha

At a time when life felt stressful and overwhelming, one fleeting mindful moment opened me up to peace like I never imagined possible. Source: How One Fleeting Mindful Minute Completely Changed My Life – Tiny Buddha

How to (Actually) Love Yourself, According to Experts

Read: No toxic positivity here. Source: How to (Actually) Love Yourself, According to Experts

The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About Anything

What makes things cool? Source: The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About Anything

Why Do We Comfort Eat? Science Has An Answer — And A Solution

Comfort eating feels effective — but that’s only because of the psychological trickery behind it. Here’s what prompts us to eat junk food in times of stress, and how to create healthier habits. Source: Why Do We Comfort Eat? Science Has An Answer — And A Solution – Digg

The Honorable Judge Tango Rules His Monkey Court With A Primate Fist, In This Exceptional ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch

A lawyer (Kenan Thompson) and his client (Melissa Villaseñor) attempt to win a settlement as they face a different kind of judge (John Mulaney). Source: The Honorable Judge Tango Rules His Monkey Court With A Primate Fist, In This Exceptional ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch – Digg

‘SNL’: John Mulaney Addresses Sobriety in Opening Monologue

John Mulaney addressed sobriety and fatherhood in his opening monologue. Source: ‘SNL’: John Mulaney Addresses Sobriety in Opening Monologue

This Is Water

Yet another commencement speech worth listening to:

h/t the Noble Savage…

What is the Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep?

Some brains can’t help but decide that three o’clock in the morning is the right time to ruminate on everything that’s going wrong. Source: Scientists Finally Understand the Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep

How to crack the code to happiness in the second half of life

Aging can be hardest for strivers, says social scientist Arthur Brooks, because they sometimes mourn that their biggest successes are in their rearview mirror. Source: How to crack the code to happiness in the second half of life

I should have just accepted what was

This exercise works your whole body using just one piece of equipment

Grab a kettlebell, and get going! Source: This exercise works your whole body using just one piece of equipment

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