Leading the pack with a calm, yet assertive presence.

Lion's Leadership

Keeping track of important data and insights.

Elephant Memory Methods

Pursuing business opportunities with unmatched speed.

Cheetah Chase Tactics

Taking the high view for long-term strategic planning.

Giraffe Vision Planning

Navigating business waters with weighty decisions and grace.

Hippo Diplomacy

Standing out when needed, blending in for collaboration.

Zebra Blend Branding

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Setting aside 'invention time' daily.

Edison's Lightbulb Moments

Minimizing noise distractions to ensure clarity of thought.

Bell's Sonic Focus

Dedication to a task, no matter the risks.

Marie Curie's Radiant Routine

Drawing, writing, and ideating to encourage creativity.

Da Vinci's Diverse Diary

Breaking sleep into smaller segments for heightened alertness.

Tesla's Visionary Vigils

Wright Brothers' Aerial Aspirations

Rising early to capitalize on peak productivity times.

Ben Franklin's Early Bird Ethics

Prioritizing tasks that align with one's true north.

Galileo's Starry Schedule

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Observing the expansive universe to quiet the chatter of the mind.

Starry Stillness

Drawing serenity from the moon's gentle glow.

Lunar Light Meditation

Feeling thankful for the cosmic dance and our place in it.

Galactic Gratitude

Letting fleeting thoughts pass by like comets, without holding onto them.

Comet Clarity

Drawing all focus to the breath, letting external distractions vanish.

Black Hole Breath

Grounding oneself by recognizing the vastness of existence.

Planetary Perspective

Finding explosive insights within the silent spaces of the mind.

Supernova Self-Realization

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Self-abandonment begins in childhood. Its likely that your parents or other influential adults didn't meet your emotional and/or physical needs in childhood they abandoned you emotionally or physically — causing you to feel unworthy and unlovable.
As adults, we tend to repeat these types of patterns from childhood because they're familiar; we repeatedly choose partners and friends who mistreat, take advantage of, or don't support us. And we do the same to ourselves. We don't know how to be there for ourselves because no one was truly there for us as children.

Unmasking Self-Abandonment: Tracing Its Origins

Notice how many of these examples of self-abandonment ring true for you.
<ul>
<li>Not trusting your instincts</li>
<li>People-pleasing</li>
<li>Hiding parts of yourself</li>
<li>Perfectionism</li>
<li>Self-criticism and judgment</li>
<li>Not honoring your needs</li>
<li>Suppressing your feelings</li>
<li>Not acting according to your values</li>
<li>Codependent relationships</li>
<li>Not speaking up for yourself</li>
</ul>

Breaking the Cycle: Escaping the Chains of Self-Abandonment

Self-abandonment is a self-destructive pattern that can contribute to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and unfulfilling relationships. Abandoning yourself may have been a necessity during childhood, but it isn't helpful anymore. So, let's look at how you can begin to trust and value yourself.

Embracing Your True Self: Overcoming Self-Abandonment

Everyone has feelings and needs. You may not have been allowed to express them as a child (or even in some of your adult relationships), but you can now be a safe haven for your own feelings and needs. If you listen, your feelings will tell you what you need and when you meet your needs, you'll be happier and healthier.The objective is to stay present with your difficult feelings, rather than to abandon yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Meditation is another tool that can help you cultivate acceptance of and tolerance for your feelings.

Allow yourself to have feelings and needs.

Try not to hide parts of yourself out of fear of disapproval or judgment. Not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. Don't shrink or change to please others. Express who you are through your work, creative pursuits, your hairstyle and clothes, your hobbies, interests, and passion projects. If you feel out of touch with your true self, commit some time to rediscover what you like and what matters to you.

Allow yourself to be creative, quirky, and uniquely you.

Everyone deserves care and comfort when they are suffering. Often, we're great at doing this for others, but we minimize our own struggles and fail to love ourselves when we need it the most.Most of us werent taught about the importance of self-compassion as children, so we need to teach ourselves these skills as adults. And if your parents didn't show you compassion, this may feel quite foreign. It will get easier and more comfortable with practice.

Treat yourself with compassion

Another important aspect of self-love and trust is advocating for yourself. I know it can be scary to assert yourself and set boundaries. Most of us are afraid of offending or angering people and afraid that well be abandoned if we do. But the alternative — letting others walk all over you — is self-abandonment. Its saying, Other peoples needs and wants matter more than mine. And I will accept disrespect, invalidation, and blame because I dont think Im worthy of anything better. Clearly, this isn't the foundation of a healthy relationship with anyone.

Stand up for yourself

How will you start to show up for yourself? Will you listen to what your body and feelings are telling you? Will you prioritize self-care? Will you do what feels right for you even if others disapprove? Will you comfort yourself when you're having a hard time? Will you set boundaries without feeling guilty? It doesn't matter where you begin, just take one small step today to value yourself.

Start Now

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Why We Abandon Ourselves and How to Stop

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Elvish Elegance

Building products that last, reflecting dedication and quality.

Dwarvish Craftsmanship

Mixing different business elements to create gold-standard services.

Wizard's Alchemy

Protecting assets and investments with fierce dedication.

Dragon's Hoard Strategy

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Narnian Networking

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Siesta Surge

Finding your purpose-driven tasks for unstoppable motivation.

Japanese Ikigai

The sweetness of doing nothing, to refresh and refocus.

Italian Dolce Far Niente

Stepping away from screens to immerse in natural beauty.

Balinese Digital Detox

Emphasizing communal success over individual achievements.

Kenyan Ubuntu Meetings

Tapping into the power of endless nights for boundless imagination.

Icelandic Creativity Nights

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Brazilian Cafuné Breaks

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Embracing nonlinear thinking for exponential growth.

Quantum Leaps

Realizing that by giving more, they receive even more.

Radical Generosity

Setting targets that are not just big, but galactic in scale.

Celestial Goals

Crafting their day around energy peaks rather than hours.

Time Sculpting

Facing the biggest business challenges first thing each day.

Dragon-Slaying

Using humor as a tool for innovation and rapport-building.

Jester's Wisdom

Turning failures into golden lessons and opportunities.

Alchemist's Conversion

Seeing their business journey as an epic, filled with trials and treasures.

Odyssey Mapping

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Pyramids of Stillness

Meditating under the mesmerizing Northern Lights for a cosmic connection.

Aurora Retreats

Seeking solitude in the majestic mountains for spiritual grounding.

Himalayan Hideaways

Journeying deep within the Amazon, surrounded by nature's orchestra.

Rainforest Reflections

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Grecian Temples

Delving into deep meditation on secluded islands, synchronized with the tides.

Oceanic Oasis

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I wrote an article about a 30-day dopamine detox challenge a few months ago. And it’s going super well. I knew many people had this problem, but I wasn’t expecting so many to know it. So when I saw the numbers, I was surprised. But even if the article performed well, most people still ignore this problem. So I would like to build something simple to help anyone understand if they crave dopamine too much.

30-Day Dopamine Detox

The problem with too much dopamineDopamine is the happiness hormone. So, of course, we all crave it because it makes us feel great.However, feeding your body too much of a specific substance diminishes its receptors as a form of adaptability. And over time, your body will become dopamine-resistant, and you will need a lot more to trigger the same feelings.You become addicted to dopamine.

The problem with too much dopamine

Dopamine addiction has become a growing problem over the past few years because the sources that generate it increased.A few years ago, people had to tell you they loved what you were doing. And it didn’t happen that often.But today, your smartphone connects you to the world. A new like or share of your post would release dopamine you couldn’t experience before.And likes are not the only problem. Each notification has the potential to trigger a dopamine peak. And since you have tens of apps installed on your phone, even the most useless mail could make you happy.

The Increase of Dopamine Sources

<ul><li>Do you take up your phone as soon as a new notification arrives?</li><li>Or do you sometimes check it out of habit even if there are no new notifications?</li><li>Do you always search for something to eat out of boredom?</li><li>Do you usually spend a lot of time doom-scrolling? Or do you lose the sense of time while staying on the phone?</li><li>Do you have any dopamine-triggering hobbies like playing video games? And do you spend more than two-three hours per day on them?</li><li>Do you have any other addictions like smoking, caffeine, etc?</li><li>Do you struggle to manage your time and often procrastinate?</li><li>Do you often gamble?</li></ul>

Technically, no. You cannot become addicted to dopamine since your body produces it. But you can ruin its balance by giving your body too much of it without any effort to deserve it.In a past article about <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/delayed-gratification-to-help-improve-your-life/">delayed gratification </a>, I discussed how struggling to reach a goal is more beneficial because it creates a habit of working towards a purpose. So when you finally achieve it, you also feel a well-deserved satisfaction.

Is there a dopamine addiction?

You already have a 30-day challenge if you want to control your dopamine addiction. So this week, focus on identifying the obsessions keeping you from working on your goals . Build a better work ethic and use rewards to motivate yourself instead of wasting them. Here’s an infographic to help you track your goal.

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I am trying to deal with my dopamine addiction everyday. But most people don't know why they procrastinate. I hope you can learn it with this.

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The Dopamine Quiz: Uncover Addiction with 8 Simple Questions

it is associated with conditions including <a href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/common-depression-symptoms/">depression</a>, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-anxiety/">anxiety</a>, eating disorders and substance use disorders. Rumination can be common in people who have chronic pain and chronic illness as well, taking the form of negative thoughts about that pain and healing from it. Sometimes worry and rumination may trick the brain into associating itself with something beneficial or productive

What Causes Overthinking?

If you’re prone to overthinking, try the following strategies the next time you find yourself slipping down the slope of rumination.

6 Ways to Stop Overthinking


The brain is constantly churning out all kinds of thoughts. “But thinking is a two-way street,” “While the brain may offer numerous or near-constant ‘thought suggestions,’ it’s ultimately up to us to decide if we accept them.”You don’t have to take every alarming thought that pops into your head as truth. In fact, you can use those overthinking moments to question and fact check what’s true, so the worried thought doesn’t have as much power over you.

1.Accept or Deny Your Thoughts

“When the brain is ‘at rest,’ the areas that light up are the problem solving areas and areas associated with self-referential thinking. So, when left to its own devices, the brain will overthink,” That means you have to train your brain to do otherwise—particularly if you’re overthinking at certain times, like before bed. It’s possible to reprogram that habit with other mind-clearing activities instead

2.Retrain Your Brain

Attention training is a meditation technique that can <a href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/">benefit people with anxiety</a> and depression. The easiest way to practice it is to focus on something completely mundane and routine, such as washing dishes or folding laundry. “You simply direct your attention to the task in a way that may even feel hyper-focused and ‘zero in’ on observing yourself and any sensations that arise,”That laser focus can help quiet other intrusive thoughts in your head.

3.Meditate

You can also practice <a href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-practice-mindfulness/">mindfulness</a> in a more traditional sense, with grounding body scans. placing any thoughts you’re having on the back burner and focusing on your body. “Close your eyes and try to feel your heartbeat from the inside, clasp your hands and squeeze them tight or put both feet on the floor and try to feel each point of contact,

4.Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body

Journaling is a helpful way to get your thoughts out of your head so they’re not overwhelming you as much. Or, you could always jot down a to-do list. “Making a list or plan is more action-oriented, and that can calm our ruminating brain a bit, too,”You can do it anywhere, from a piece of paper to your notes app on your phone.

5.Do a Brain Dump

Fresh air can do your mind plenty of good. If you’re able to get out in nature, even better. Studies show taking a 90-minute walk in a nature-filled environment can decrease one’s inclination toward rumination. This response mostly has to do with the lack of noise and distractions in natural settings, as well as the ability for some people to quell their negative thoughts and appreciate something larger than themselves in their surroundings.

6.Immerse Yourself in Nature

Forbes Health explores the most common causes of overthinking and a variety of ways to stop doing so. Here's all you need to know.

How To Stop Overthinking: Causes And Ways To Cope

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