If you're looking for an overview of the ikigai concept, check out: The Truth about Ikigai: Definitions, Diagrams & Myths about the Japanese Life Purpose This post is a summary of the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and …
Why You Should Take Naps for Better Health & Creativity
Naps are making a comeback. I'm seeing the health benefits of napping everywhere lately. Even naps at work are becoming socially acceptable. WebMD says, "America, It's Time for Your Nap." There's even an ongoing debate about whether we should get …
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Blue Zones: How Ikarians Live Simply for 100+ Years
"The Island Where People Forget to Die" — That's the title of The New York Times article I came across during my existential crisis in 2015. I was searching through some emails recently and came across an email I sent to my dad in early 2016. …
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The Benefits of LSD (Long Slow Distance) in Running and Life
In high school cross country, Tuesdays and Thursdays were reserved for interval training, speed work, and repeats. Fridays were easy runs in preparation for Saturday race days; followed by a short run (or usually nothing at all) on Sundays. And, …
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What is Forest Bathing (also known as Nature Therapy or Shinrin-Yoku)?
Spoiler alert: There's no bathing involved. However, clothing is optional. Happy Earth Day! I figured today of all days it would be fun to focus on something natural. I recently wrote about the benefits of the astronaut overview effect from …
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Simplify Magazine (Issue 002 Preview/Summary)
A couple weeks ago, I took you through an introduction and summary of Simplify Magazine Issue 001 which was all about happiness. Just a reminder that you can still get a free copy of that first issue here. Like I said in my original post, I was …
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