Refind

The "career" is becoming a relic of the past. Today, people are searching for meaning in their work and writing their own rules of success.

Even though I’m happy with my decision, not having kids can sometimes make me feel untethered. So I’ve built a list of alternative milestones

The Marginalian was born on October 23, 2006, under an outgrown name, to an outgrown self that feels to me now almost like a different species of consciousness. (It can only be so — if we don…

Do you feel like you need to constantly achieve and accumulate to prove your worth? Many of us seek validation through career success, wealth, and status. But this drive often comes from a place of insecurity and lack of self-esteem. Our capitalist society fuels this by promising that consumption and achievement will make us happy and satisfied. But Buddhism teaches this only leads to more craving. If you relate to this tendency, you may have an Achiever personality type. Achievers fear being worthless without external accomplishments. Take time for self-reflection - your worth doesn't depend on what you achieve. Focus on self-acceptance rather than seeking validation through ambitious goals. Fulfillment comes from within.

...that Most People Ignore

Being a hobby enthusiast does not necessarily signify a scattered mind.

Mindfulness without worker power is capitalism at its worst.

Doctors reveal what they look for when examining a patient's longevity and how you can adopt the behaviors for yourself.

A dozen things that drive my writing, research, thinking & actions

Tactics to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself About Stress

What is self-discipline? In short, self-discipline is doing things you don’t feel like doing. But there is more to that...

Welcome to the eighth issue of Wayfinder, your fortnightly compass for navigating life’s toughest decisions. We'll be trying out a slightly different format for Wayfinder - shorter, denser, but equally actionable. Every fortnight I'll share a framework or mental model you can use to squash problems and cut through

Try these gentle yoga stretches for a good night's rest. Here are the best yoga poses to calm your mind and body before bed.

The next time you catch yourself doomscrolling, take it as an invitation to own your own horror.

By Leo Babauta This morning I was eating a really simple meal, with minimal seasoning, and I savored its deliciousness. Often I go the opposite way: I eat too much, too quickly, with an overwhelming number of flavors. And I barely taste any of it. This is how I sometimes experience life: I do so […]

If you're struggling in life, it might be because your answers to "What do I want to be?" and "What do I enjoy?" aren't the same.

The key is to understand the difference between habits, routines, and rituals, and to design a life where your daily actions allow you to play with the entire spectrum of consciousness.