Have you dreamt of starting your own business but you doubt yourself? Perhaps your salary keeps you comfortable and you’re worried the timing isn’t right or your idea isn’t good enough. Well that w...
Perhaps it's fair to say, some of us find ourselves stuck in a rut. Oracle found that while 80% of people are ready for a career change, 75% of people feel stuck professionally and 27% said they ...
In our history, books, movies and TV, the good guys are celebrated. For the most part we are raised to be nice people, to help others. In most instances, being nice and acts of Altruism (the self...
1. Consider Your Future Self The other day, I bumped into an old friend in the park. He was still in the same place in life as when I last saw him three years ago—same job, small city centre flat,...
We all rely on habits and systems to get through our daily lives. The average person is said to make about 35,000 decisions every single day, that would easily become VERY overwhelming if we didn’t...
The Pursuit of Happiness What makes us truly happy? This age-old question, once pondered by philosophers, continues to intrigue and challenge us today. Happiness, for many, is like a crisp packet i...
We talk a lot about freedom being fundamental for happiness. Without it, it can be difficult to imagine long-lasting happiness. But is there such a thing as too much freedom? To the extent, it ends...
Decision fatigue is real Mismatch theory denotes that, thanks to our evolutionary history, we are maladapted to thrive in the modern world. Unlike our ancestors who struggled for variety, we almost...
In the latest Evolve Journal we decided to add an 'Advice For Future You' prompt on the daily pages. The purpose behind this was to encourage ourselves to take the time to really reflect on our day...
A blank canvas can be quite intimidating. When you sit down to paint, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps it’s a block of creativity or imposter syndrome creeping in. Either way, there’s a very ...
When you ask people how they are how often do we get back the answer ‘busy’? Initially in my quest for a more productive life I was convinced if I could increase my output and achieve my goals I wo...
In the journey of life, the quest for happiness is perhaps the most universal of pursuits. So popular Will Smith even did a movie about it. This quest, while deeply personal, is often navigated th...
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The Power of Optimism: How Your Outlook Impacts Your Health and Wellness
Would you describe yourself as a pessimist or an optimist? I personally used to be a raging pessimist. Quite literally raging every time I was sl...
Socrates' Wisdom for Modern Life: The Importance of Self-Examination
What can we learn from Socrates? It is said you have three deaths. "The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is ...
How to Apply Ancient Principles for Personal Growth in the Modern World
How to overcome Evolutionary Psychology For a long time on Earth, not a lot happened. All of human life was like the British Countryside, which is...
Why do we need Ancient wisdom?
This blog explores how our evolutionary hardwiring can hinder our ability to cope with modern life, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and...
How Philosophy Lost Its Practical Roots and How We Can Bring It Back
The history of philosophy Anyone else feel like philosophy has some stuffy academic connotations? Can you jump into the same river twice? I am not ...
Why Chasing Your Purpose May Be More Fulfilling Than Finding It
In this blog, the concept of climbing the right ladder to find fulfilment and purpose is explored. Using the Japanese concept of "ikigai," th...
The Elephant and the Rider: Gaining Control of Your Thoughts and Actions
What is the elephant and the rider? You're hungry, tired, cold and thoroughly done. When faced with adversity, do you react the same way you would ...
Learning by Great Questions: Why Asking the Right Questions is Essential for Self-Development
What is learning by questions? Learning by questions, often referred to as the "Question-Driven Learning" approach, is a learning method that plac...
How Reframing Can Help Us In Our Daily Lives
What can we learn from Thomas Edison? In 1914 one of the most prolific inventors of all time suffered a great tragedy. His factory had burnt down. ...
Understanding and Incorporating Wabi-Sabi Into Life
What is Wabi-Sabi? ‘Lookin' through a wabi-sabi lens so I get a wabi-sabi view I don't wanna hear bad news Look at how far we've come At a time wh...
Eat the Frog: The Productivity Technique That Can Change Your Life
What does Eat the Frog mean? Are you tired of feeling unproductive and overwhelmed? Have you ever heard of the productivity technique known as Eat ...
Overcoming Resistance to Journaling: The Benefits and How to Start
How to overcome journaling resistance Journaling is an ancient practice that is currently experiencing a modern-day renaissance. Google searches fo...