personal development

tips, things to think about

Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it."

2287. I rapitori di bonsai, in Giappone

People will occasionally make unsolicited, snide and rude comments to you. Ignore them; this is usually a sign that they are deeply insecure. If they are in a position of authority over you, get away from them.

101 things I would tell my self from 10 years ago

You are overly obedient. You not only do what people tell you to do, but find it hard to imagine any world other than the one they present to you. Spend more time thinking about what you want, in isolation from the pressures of the world. (Keep this in mind while you read the rest of this very prescriptive document.)

101 things I would tell my self from 10 years ago

Your Life Is Better Than You Think

I know how to instantly calm yourself, and, in social situations, ground your energy, thus making you more charismatic. Without effort, include the bottom of your feet in your conscious awareness.

Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know

Emotional suppression can be a great short-term coping strategy. The problem, long-term, is that it is not surgically precise. I know you can’t suppress pain and anger without also deadening yourself generally. When I started to release my childhood resentments, I was surprised to find myself surrounded by brighter colors.

Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know

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