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Tag: Mental Health

a night owl
  • Fasting

Powerful Life Hack To Transform A Night Owl Into A Morning Bird

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

I identify as a night owl. The evenings are when I tend to be most…

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Chase demonstrating his calm in crisis
  • Culture

Calm In Crisis: Pro Tips On Emotional Control From A Registered Nurse

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 13, 2021February 15, 2021

Any year the word “pandemic” is among the most popular search terms in Google, you…

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Be a Source of Healing Kun Balsaman by Elia Abu Madi
  • Wisdom

“Be A Source of Healing” by Elia Abu Madi (English Translation of كن بلسما)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 4, 2021February 6, 2021

Below is my favorite poem, written by Elia Abu Madi. I’ve translated some of my…

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Quote of the Day #162: Fasting

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Fasting is like working out. You break yourself down to build yourself up even stronger.…

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Quote of the Day #154: Happiness

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Material progress doesn’t make us happier. If it did, the ancients must have been a…

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A mezze platter illustrating the joy of cooking.
  • Culture

The Joy of Cooking: Fascinating Interview With a Lebanese-Italian American

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 8, 2021January 19, 2021

The pandemic has prompted a surge in cooking as people spend more time at home…

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Quote of the Day #149: Healing

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 30, 2020January 16, 2021

The lion does not say to the rabbit with a broken leg, “I will come…

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Joe Rogan and Naval Ravikant discuss being alone meditation as a superpower
  • Meditation

Learning to Enjoy Being Alone is a Superpower (Naval Ravikant)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 19, 2020December 30, 2020

It’s been a while since I’ve transcribed any new material, but I recently came across…

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a couple talking in a foreign language over coffee
  • Language

The Psychology of Speaking in a Foreign Language

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 24, 2020January 24, 2020

The conversation among students of a foreign language usually centers on topics such as grammar,…

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salvador dali melting clocks painting dream
  • Health & Wellness

The Wonder Working Power of Dreams

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 26, 2020January 22, 2020

Do you value your dreams? I’m not talking about your life goals and aspirations—which are…

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a stressed out anxious man with his hands on his hand
  • Health & Wellness

Somatic Tracking: A Simple, Effective Technique to Alleviate Anxiety

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 12, 2020January 20, 2020

Today I want to share an easy yet powerful technique to improve mental health. It’s…

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A man dressed in a white villain mask
  • Culture

Identifying with the Villain Instead of the Hero

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 29, 2020November 27, 2019

When I was a kid, I always identified with the hero in movies. Nothing could…

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Charlie Houpert from Charisma on Command talking about how not to care what others think
  • Culture

How To Stop Caring What People Think (Charisma on Command)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 22, 2020October 16, 2019

Opinions are a dime a dozen, and they change at the drop of a hat.…

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A woman with status vacationing on a beach
  • Culture

Vacation is Not a Status Symbol

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 1, 2020November 21, 2019

The purpose of vacation is emotional rejuvenation. The idea is for an individual to take…

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A camera lens illustrating the power of focus
  • Wisdom

What You Focus On Grows, What You Ignore Dies.

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 25, 2020November 21, 2019
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a confident man wearing a suit, tie, and watch
  • Culture

A Simple Lifestyle Tip To Increase Self-Confidence

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 18, 2020November 21, 2019

We all stand to gain from greater self-confidence. Self-confidence affects our work, relationships, mental health…

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Ken Robinson giving a TedTalk on creativity and the school system.
  • Culture

Do Schools Kill Creativity? (Ken Robinson)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 17, 2020January 13, 2020

No school system is perfect, and if you’re like me, you have many thoughts on…

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A women's soccer team celebrating a goal as the crowd goes wild.
  • Sports

Why People Love Sports (The Real Reason)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 13, 2020November 21, 2019

There’s a famous segment on SportsCenter entitled “Why We Love Sports.” It consists of inspiring…

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Anxiety expert Claire Weekes
  • Health & Wellness

Hope and Help for your Nerves (Claire Weekes)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 9, 2020January 13, 2020

Imagine the difference it would make if you could totally eliminate anxiety from your life.…

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A man experiencing conflict in his mind
  • Wisdom

If You Want To Resolve Conflict, You Have To Go First

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on April 17, 2020November 21, 2019

Conflict is an inevitable fact of human affairs. A life without interpersonal conflict is no…

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A green parakeet like the one under my window
  • Wisdom

The Parakeet Under My Window (A Lesson on Authenticity)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Every morning I wake up to the sound of a parakeet serenading the world from…

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the nighttime sky with the moon and the stars representing nostalgia that people experience
  • Culture

Life is Nostalgia (Poetry) (Guest Post)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

Today’s post is a contribution from my friend Souad Tello, who is a Syrian refugee…

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Quote of the Day #108: Happiness

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

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A woman exercising mindfully
  • Fitness

Exercise is a Meditation of the Mind

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020

People tend to think of meditation and exercise as contrasting experiences. When you meditate, you…

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Quote of the Day #100: Freedom (Guest Post)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

We possess the keys to the prisons that hold us captive.

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the beautiful grand canal of venice italy meditation
  • Meditation

The Awe-Inspiring Beauty of Mindfulness

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020

Recall a few of the most beautiful experiences of your life. Maybe your wedding day…

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Peter Attia talking about intermittent fasting
  • Culture

A Doctor Explains the Benefits of Fasting (Joe Rogan Experience)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020

The benefits of fasting are myriad. And many of them are backed by research. But…

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Quote of the Day #96: Self-Compassion (Guest Post)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

Be your own best friend.

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Quote of the Day #95: Disappointment

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. Dalai…

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Quote of the Day #94: Gratitude

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Your terrible job is the dream of every unemployed. Your house is the dream of every homeless. Your smile is the dream of the depressed. Your health is the dream of the ill. Your lifestyle is the dream of somebody else. Don’t let difficult times make you forget your blessings.

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Quote of the Day #93: Resilience

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.

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I fasted for 72 hours and kept a journal of the experience to log everything that happened.
  • Fasting

An Hourly Log of My 3-Day Dry Fast (30 Insightful Journal Entries)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 8, 2020January 29, 2021

Fasting is the most powerful tool for personal growth I have ever experimented with. And…

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A phoenix reviving itself from death
  • Fitness

A Season of Personal Revival (Elliott Hulse)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

The phoenix in Greek mythology is a bird that periodically died and came back to…

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An angry man low on wisdom yellowing into a speaker
  • Wisdom

When Emotions are High, Wisdom is Low

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 15, 2019November 21, 2019

How many times have we reacted in the heat of the moment and lived to…

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A relaxed man breathing smoke
  • Health & Wellness

Deep Breathing is the Ultimate Relaxation

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 2, 2019September 29, 2019

In my last article, I made the case that deep breathing is the ultimate self-control.…

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A self-controlled man exhaling smoke
  • Health & Wellness

Deep Breathing is the Ultimate Self-Control

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 30, 2019November 21, 2019

Stress disrupts a physical process as fundamental to life as breathing. When human beings get…

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Quote of the Day #86: Battles

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 29, 2019

Every battle is won before it is fought.

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Quote of the Day #84: Fame

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 26, 2019

I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.

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A dog sleeping well in nature
  • Health & Wellness

8 Natural Ways To Get A Better Night’s Sleep

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 24, 2019January 13, 2020

I talk a lot about sleep on this site because sleep is vital for human…

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  • Quote of the Day
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Quote of the Day #82: Freedom

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 23, 2019December 31, 2019

Take someone who doesn’t keep score, who’s not looking to be richer, or afraid of losing, who has not the slightest interest even in his own personality: he’s free.

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Meditation expert Jeff Warren standing by a tree
  • Culture

Three Important Life Skills of Meditation (Jeff Warren)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 18, 2019January 13, 2020

Even experienced meditators can’t always articulate how meditation works. I used to fall in that…

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Quote of the Day #78: People

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 17, 2019

Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back towards disease and death.

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Quote of the Day #76: Suffering

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 15, 2019

Fighting reality only creates suffering. While pain is inevitable in life, suffering is optional. And suffering is what happens when we refuse to accept the pain in our lives.

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Quote of the Day #75: Pain

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 14, 2019

Our pleasures are shallow, our sorrows are deep.

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A great lion standing gallantly
  • Wisdom

You Already Possess Everything You Need To Be Great

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 14, 2019November 10, 2019

I define greatness as the joy of self-mastery, which is commonly termed fulfillment. How often…

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A man extending a helping hand to another
  • Culture

4 Proven Benefits of Helping Others

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 10, 2019November 6, 2019

Most people see helping others as a necessary but undesirable fact of community life. We…

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Quote of the Day #71: Courage

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 3, 2019December 31, 2019

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

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Quote of the Day #70: Suffering

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 2, 2019

He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.

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Quote of the Day #69: Attitude

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 1, 2019

If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.

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A lion sleeping deeply
  • Health & Wellness

Free White Noise Tracks To Help You Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 30, 2019October 27, 2019

There are few things in daily life I resent more than trying to fall asleep…

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Quote of the Day #67: Suffering

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 28, 2019

We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.

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Quote of the Day #66: Attitude

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 27, 2019

Man is affected not by events but by the view he takes of them.

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Quote of the Day #65: Anxiety

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 25, 2019

They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn.

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Jordan Peterson talking about life
  • Culture

The Meaning of Life (Jordan Peterson)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019

Per his Wikipedia page, Jordan Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist and a professor of…

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Quote of the Day #55: Thoughts

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

The most important conversation you will ever have is the conversation you have with yourself.

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A woman having an emotional experience on a beach
  • Culture

Healing Songs of the Lakota

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 13, 2019October 14, 2019

Music is the quickest way to induce feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or excitement. Today…

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Quote of the Day #54: Enemies

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 11, 2019

When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do you no harm.

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Two wolves howling in the dark of night
  • Health & Wellness

How to Darken Your Room and Get a Better Night’s Sleep

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 9, 2019January 13, 2020

Light is one of the most important factors influencing sleep quality. Our body naturally regulates…

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Quote of the Day #47: Maya Angelou

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

Forgive yourself for not knowing then what you know now.

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A green forest with healing power
  • Culture

Americans are Starved of Nature

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

According to recent data from the World Happiness Report and General Social Survey (link), Americans…

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Quote of the Day #42: Richard Rohr

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 25, 2019

The journey to happiness involves finding the courage to go down into ourselves and take responsibility for what’s there: all of it.

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Quote of the Day #41: Jet Li

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 24, 2019

​You are killing yourself for a job that would replace you in a week if you dropped dead. Take care of yourself.

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Quote of the Day #40: Robert Frost

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.

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A man tired in the morning with his hands cover his face
  • Health & Wellness

Bad Programming Is Making You Tired In The Morning

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

I am not a morning person. I get most of my work done at night…

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The benefits of taking Magnesium are backed by science.
  • Fitness

Four Researched Benefits of Supplementing Magnesium

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 17, 2019January 13, 2020

Magnesium is one of those super minerals you’ve probably already heard your mother talk about.…

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