happiness
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5) Monday Mood Boost: The Most Profound Idea You Can Ever Learn About Yourself + The World
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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4) Monday Mood Boost: You’re Living the Dream Life
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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3) Monday Mood Boost: No One Is As Happy As They Seem
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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2) Monday Mood Boost: Two Ancient Ideas for A Happier Life
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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Why do you do what you do?
Have you ever asked yourself this? As in, why do you spend your time the way you spend it? It’s become a little bit cliche nowadays, to say time is the most precious commodity. But it really is. On your deathbed, you’re not going to think about how much money you have. You’re going to…
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Why You Need To Invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA Today
Lisa was a single mum of two, struggling to make ends meet. She worked as a cashier at a supermarket, earning minimum wage and barely covering her bills. She had no savings, no investments, and no hope for a better future. But everything changed when she received a £500 inheritance from her grandmother. Instead of…
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Modern Marcus Aurelius: The Extraordinary Journey from Guerrilla Fighter to the World’s Poorest President
José Mujica, Uruguayan President from 2010 to 2015, stood out not only for his political role, but also for his past as a guerrilla and prisoner, choosing to live in a modest farmhouse while donating 90% of his salary to charity. Known for his humility, integrity and commitment to principles, Mujica’s life has provided important…
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Some Thoughts on Exercise + its Importance
A lot of internet blogging/content around exercise is often cringe and states the obvious. I’m going to try and ensure this article is neither of these things. Apologies in advance if it fails. Exercise is clearly not in Fill The Gaps’s core wheelhouse. We tend to focus on philosophy and finance over fitness. But being…
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The Freedom in Frugality: How Cutting Back Can Unlock Your Personal Freedom
You know those moments when you’re sipping a rather expensive latte, looking at that new Asos order in your room, or seeing off your third deliveroo of the week, daydreaming about a life where the jarring alarm clock doesn’t dictate your morning? A life where Mondays are as sweet as Fridays? A life where you…
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How Stoicism Can Transform Your Daily Life
I think the best metaphor for life is a boat at sea. Sometimes you have clear skies and calm waters. Other times, you are in a tempest of chaos and noise. Whether sunny or moody, boats need a compass to guide them. Humans are the same. We need something to guide us through life. I…