Average, at Best: How to Deal with Illusory Superiority and Overhype - Partably
We think we’re better-than-average, but the statistical truth is that most of us are average, at best.| Partably
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I now understand the meaning of this old proverb. With good intentions, I sat down to write this very post, but only managed to have a staring contest with a blank screen. It ended in a tie, since neither of us blinked for a long time. Eventually, […] The post Mini-Sprints: The One Habit that Quietly Changed How I Work appeared first on Partably.| Partably
We think we’re better-than-average, but the statistical truth is that most of us are average, at best.| Partably
This blog has actionable tips on how to improve your mind, body and soul. If you are looking for inspiration to get started, look no further.| Partably
One of the more useless skills I’ve recently developed is the ability to tell time without needing to look at a clock. Sure, in terms of utility, this ranks somewhere between being able to recite the first 23 decimals in Pi or knowing the entire lyrics to the Beatles song I am the Walrus. Still. […] The post Creatures of Habit: Why We Need to Mix Things Up appeared first on Partably.| Partably
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Ever. You pay in either dollars or in hours.| Partably
To live well and be happier we need to learn the art of letting go of negativity. Simple yet effective ways to letting go are described here.| Partably
Waiting until you feel fully prepared might mean waiting forever. Start before you’re ready - what you have now is often enough to start.| Partably
Less is more isn’t just an artistic principle — it is the way to find beauty and fulfillment in life. And the principle is universal.| Partably
How do we teach ourselves, or more specifically, our dopamine reward systems that instant gratification isn’t really that gratifying?| Partably
I’m committing to these five productivity shifts for the perpetually overcommitted.| Partably
Unlearning is not about discarding knowledge indiscriminately but about letting go of outdated practices to make room for more accurate ones.| Partably
I’m in awe of the creative things people can do: writing goosebump-inducing literary prose, shaping the most exquisite objects with their bare hands, or conversing with their plants so lovingly and knowledgeably that the plants respond with the most beautiful flowers and juiciest fruits. Blessed they are. I’ve always felt creatively stunted when it comes […] The post Embracing Uncertainty: Taming the Klesha Mara appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Sooner or later, we’re going to fall off the wagon. Recommitment is almost as important as the original commitment.| Partably
As I mentioned earlier, we were traveling across Europe on a two-week trip that involved too many cities (courtesy of my FOMO—previously documented), and every imaginable mode of public transportation: flights, trains, buses, and taxis. Which is a long-winded way of saying: luggage space was limited. Now, I’m still a long way from traveling in a […] The post A Fresh Load of Perspective: Laundry Lessons appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Perhaps, the best reason to travel is self-discovery.| Partably
Our impatience can lead us to sacrifice truth for speed, leading to remorse and unhappiness. It's never too late to learn how to be patient.| Partably
Here is a list of fifty reasons I’m grateful—small and big freedoms I have the privilege to enjoy. Some of these are trivial, while others may sound a bit more profound. Many of these are freedoms from constraints that have historically or culturally existed. A few are self-imposed limits I’ve carried for years, only now realizing […] The post Fifty Shades of Freedom (The Wholesome Kind) appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Procrastination gives you something to look forward to. Joan KonnerEvery time I finish writing a post, I promise myself that next time I’ll get a head start. That, I’ll write the next piece in a couple of days. That, I’ll build up a solid backlog so I’m not sitting here at 8 p.m. on a […] The post A Quest to Beat Procrastination and Stop the Last-Minute Scramble appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Live in the moment, trust that you’re exactly where you need to be, and resist the urge to wish for different circumstances.| Partably
The quiet freedom of middle age is in discovering that life is less about performance and more about purpose.| Partably
Let us accept the natural order in which we move. Let us reconcile ourselves to the mysterious rhythm of our destinies, such as they must be in this world of space and time. Let us treasure our joys but not bewail our sorrows. Winston ChurchillIt’s been a difficult few weeks. Talk of cancer—multiple diagnoses—has been circling […] The post The Quiet Comfort of the Natural Order of Things appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Be Prolific, Not Precious: Lessons from the World’s Most Creative Minds| Partably
The source of all pleasures is the satisfaction of the stomach. EpicurusI’m exhausted already—even before I start writing, because I’ve spent too much time eating (carb-loading). Now I’m in a full-on food coma. It occurs to me now that if only I had spent even a tenth of the time I’ve spent thinking about food in […] The post Modaks, Meals, and Missed Opportunities—An Ode to Food appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Though it sounds Shakespearean, the idiom Misery loves company wasn’t coined by the Bard—the ultimate master of stories on power, revenge, and the messy depths of the human condition. The idiom is thought to have roots in Latin and classical literature. The phrase “Misery loves company” is just a pithy way of saying that when someone […] The post Schadenfreude Explained: Why Misery Loves Company and How to Be Better Than That appeared first on Partably.| Partably
If you asked me what I like to do to unwind, I wouldn’t hesitate to rattle off a list: run, read, write, play my instrument, and cook (sometimes). Every single one of these is something I voluntarily do—something I wouldn’t hesitate to say I “enjoy” doing. And yet, for a couple of weeks, I couldn’t bring […] The post When Hobbies Start to Feel Like Work appeared first on Partably.| Partably
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger; stand a little taller. Kelly ClarksonParaphrasing a sentiment Friedrich Nietzsche expressed nearly a century earlier, the title track of Kelly Clarkson’s album Stronger stands as a modern anthem of resilience. The song was a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and cementing itself as one of Clarkson’s […] The post The Benefits of Adversity: Why a Kick in the Teeth Might Be a Very Good Thing appeared first on Partably.| Partably
Impostor syndrome is that persistent feeling that you’re not good enough, not qualified enough, and surely, one day, everyone will find out.| Partably
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese principle of honoring imperfection and understanding that imperfection is both inevitable and inherently beautiful.| Partably
