The Modern Sage

And we're back! For the past few months (all of this year, actually, but especially the last few months) this reoccurring concept of "mindset" keeps popping up. And I never thought about it much before. I heard the term "mindset" thrown around like confetti and only gave it one ear. But that's partially due to not understanding what "mindset" actually encompasses and how it actually shows up and effects my everyday life. And you probably know what "mindset" is. You probably even think you know your own mindset, but I hope you keep reading a little bit more so that you can not only remind yourself to be conscious of your mindset but understand how important it is to your life and life direction. The term mindset gets tossed around, usually with one or two options: positive or negative. But understanding your mindset isn't just about thinking positively; it's about how you tackle life's rollercoaster, dodge curveballs, and embra...

We've all experienced that feeling. Some of us more than others. You know, that feeling you get like when you're stuck in the world's longest line at the grocery store, and all you want is your delicious soy ice cream melting away in your cart?  Well, imagine that, but as it relates to your life. The overwhelming sense of not knowing what to do. And usually it's just a minor inconvenience.  But sometimes we get stuck in a rut and that feeling of indecision hangs around until it feels like we're diving off into the deep end of emotional and mental exhaustion.  The Importance of Breaking Free from Inaction In most situations that I've experienced, inaction tends to crop up (for me at least) as the ultimate saboteur in the way of my personal growth, success, and happiness. Because inaction keeps you parked in the same old rut, even if you don't like the rut you're in and would rather get out of it. And like I said before, usually this feeling of inaction is...

  Hello everyone! Recently, I came across something that made me rethink a lot of my habits and routines. At one point my morning routine took 2 hours and I was looking to cut down on time while maintaining the same amount of effectiveness. And that's when I ran into the 80/20 rule. Have you ever wondered how a tiny fraction of efforts can lead to great results? Well, that's what we're looking at today through the lens of the 80/20 rule also known as the Pareto Principle.  The 80-20 Rule & Its Origin (Vilfredo Pareto): Vilfredo Pareto, was an Italian economist with a knack for unraveling the mysteries of wealth distribution.  Back in the day, Pareto stumbled upon a jaw-dropping realization that 80% of Italy's wealth was controlled by a mere 20% of its population!  He soon recognized a pattern emerging—a relationship where a small fraction of causes produced a lion's share of effects. And thus, the legendary 80-20 rule, named after its insightful creator, was bor...

April 16, 2023 This is the sister post to one of our earlier ones: "How to Journal." Check it out, here >>> So today, it's less of an actual post and more of a list. But a very useful, worth-reading list of the best and most popular journaling prompts and exercises I could find. These writing helps can help you develop a more regular journaling practice and explore different aspects of yourself and your life (or to change things up in your journaling routine and try something different).  Mix and match and don't forget to let me know if you have a favorite! Our Favorite Journaling Prompts *For personal favorites.   *What are you grateful for today/this week/this month? *What are some big goals you're working on and how are you going to make them happen? Write about a challenge you've faced and how you overcame it. (Not my favorite. It reminds me too much of college application letters. But from what I researched a lot of people enjoy this prompt, so h...