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Living a Conscious Life
Living consciously is about being conscious of who you are, your role in the universe, and making the best out of your life. Here, you’ll find articles on how to be a more conscious human, including how to find your life purpose, develop your inner self, and better manage your life.
Life Purpose
- Are You Sleepwalking Your Life Away?
- The Meaning of Life: Discover Your Real Purpose (series)
- How To Know What You Want To Do In Life
- How To Know If Your Life Purpose is For Life (and Not Short/Medium Term)
- One Man’s Impact in the World
- How To Find Purpose After a Hard Fall in Life
- How To Deal with Disillusionment as You Grow Older
Self-Image/Confidence
- Confidence:
- How To Be The Most Confident Person In The World
- Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and 3 Important Steps To Do So)
- 7 Tips to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome
- Are You Sabotaging Yourself? How to Stop Self-Sabotage
- How To Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth
- Our Unique Path in Life
- Body Image:
Living Consciously
- 101 Ways To Live Your Life To The Fullest
- 101 Life Principles To Live By Every Day
- 101 Important Questions To Ask Yourself
- 101 Most Inspiring Quotes of All Time (series)
- What is Your Consciousness Level? Map of Consciousness
- Finding Your Inner Self
- If Your Life Were an RPG, What Type Of Character Would You Be?
- Why Watching Shows or Playing Games Can Sometimes Set Us Back in Growth
- Materialism Breeds Unhappiness
- Top 5 Regrets of the Dying [Podcast]
- You Always Have A Choice
- Disconnect
- Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People
- 10 Reasons You Should Stop Watching TV
- Life Management
- Get Your Big Rocks In First
- Busy vs. Productive: 7 Tips to be Productive, Not Busy
- How To be Productive, Not Busy [Podcast]
- Create Your Life Handbook
- Are You Putting Any Parts of Your Life On Hold?
- How Are You Faring In Your Life Now? The Life Wheel
- The Howling Dog Story
- You are the CEO of Your Life
- How To Start When You Have Nothing
- How Do I Prepare For My Comeback in Life?
- Are You a Self-Help Junkie?
- 21 Days To Cultivate Life Transforming Habits
- Break Negative Patterns:
Character Building
- 101 Ways To Be a Better Person
- How To Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
- Blind Spots In Personal Growth
- Patience: How To Be Patient
- Humility: How To Keep Yourself Humble While Recognizing Your Worth
- Tact: How Do I Stop Myself From Being Sarcastic?
- Assertive: How To Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive
- Tolerance: How Can One Be More Accepting of Others?
- Street Smart: How To Be More Street Smart
- Charming: How To Be Charming
- Kindness: 14-Day Kindness Challenge
- Gratitude: 14-Day Gratitude Challenge
- Positivity: 21-Day Positivity Challenge
- Positivity: How To Create a Better Internet for Everyone
Life Skills
- How To Manage Uncertainty
- How To Make Hard Decisions: 3 Decision-Making Methods
- How To Stop Analysis Paralysis: 8 Important Tips
- 7 Tips to Choose Your Battles and Fight for What Matters
- 12 Tips to Deal with Setbacks in Life
- How To Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive
- How To Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips
- Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and 3 Important Steps To Do So)
Emotional Mastery
The ability to master your emotions helps you act consciously in every situation. Read articles on how to master your emotions, including stress, anger, disappointment, fear, and unhappiness.
Happiness and Positivity
- 10 Timeless Principles to be Happy
- How To Be Unhappy
- How To Stay Positive All the Time [Video]
- Materialism Breeds Unhappiness
- Are You Focusing on the Black Dot?
- How To Stop Worrying about Things You Can’t Control
- Is It Possible To Let Go of Unhappy Past Forever?
- Are You Emotionally Generous?
- How To Deal With Disappointment (series)
- Increase Your Mental Clarity in Just 15 Minutes
- [Delete] Button
- The Science of Happiness [Infographic]
- 21-Day Positivity Challenge
Stress
- The Night I Cried
- I’m a failure.
- Myths of Perfectionism: How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
- How To Stop Emotional Eating (series)
- How To Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals?
- I’m Depressed about My Lack of Progress. What Should I Do?
- 10 Tips to Deal with Daily Setbacks
- How To Deal with Disillusionment as You Grow Older
- You’re not alone
- 6 Tips to Deal with Digital Burnout
Fear
Negative Encounters
- Backstabber Guide: 8 Tips to Deal with Backstabbers
- How To Deal with Backstabbers [Video]
- What To Do When You Have Been Betrayed by a Friend
- What To Do When People Take Credit For Your Work
- Stand Up for Yourself (My Response to a Hate Comment)
- My Experience Being Bullied by Customs Officers (10 Tips to Handle Bullying)
- How To Handle Molestation: A Real Encounter
- How To Deal with Disillusionment as You Grow Older
Anger
- My History with Anger and How I Finally Let Go of It, Part 1: Growing Up in a Household of Anger
- My History with Anger and How I Finally Let Go of It, Part 2: The Damaging Effects of Anger
- My History with Anger and How I Finally Let Go of It, Part 3: Healing From My Anger
- How To Deal with Anger: Your Gentle Guide to Removing Anger for Life
- What to Do When You Live with Angry People: 7 Gentle Tips
- How Anger Affects the Brain and Body [Infographic]
- This Powerful Sculpture Shows the Inner Child In Us
Grief
Goals & Success
Everyone has goals. What’s the best way to set goals and achieve them with success? What if there is a systematic process behind successful goal achievement? These articles will get you started.
Know What Your Goal Is
- 7 Important Reasons Why You Should Set Goals
- What is the Message of Your Goal?
- Keep Your End Objective In Mind
- To Get What You Want, First Admit You Want It
- Know your WHAT first, then Devise your HOW
- How To Make Your Vision Board [Video]
- Write a Letter To Your Future Self
- Write a Letter to Your Future Self [Video]
- 101 Things To Do Before You Die
- Are You Planting the Seeds for Your Future?
- New Year Related Posts:
Goal Strategy
Having the Right Mindset
- Are You Looking for a Magic Bullet to Your Goals?
- How Long Would You Spend to Teach Your Baby to Walk?
- The 21-Day Incubation Period
- How To Overcome Perfectionism (series)
- You Always Have A Choice
- Is Your Goal Worth 30 Minutes of Your Time Every Day?
- Is It Too Late to Pursue My Dreams? [Video]
- How Larry Pursued His Ideal Career — At Age 57
- How Do I Take My Goals Seriously Enough To Achieve Them?
- Are You Sabotaging Yourself? How to Stop Self-Sabotage
- How Your Language Affects Your Success [Infographic]
Overcoming Obstacles
- How To Start When You Have Nothing
- What To Do When You’re Stuck in a Goal
- 10 Tips to Deal with Daily Setbacks
- When Goals Stop Working
- Not Getting What You Want? Time To Change Your Actions
- How To Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals?
- I’m Depressed about My Lack of Progress. What Should I Do?
- The Night I Cried
- I’m a failure.
- The Story of Bullshit
- The Emotional Journey of Creating Anything Great [Infographic]
- Dealing With Unsupportive People:
Developing Your Skills
Productivity
Learn to be a better time manager and get things done!
Basics of Time Management
Prioritization
- How To Achieve More With Less Using The 80/20 Principle (series)
- Get Your Big Rocks In First
- Busy vs. Productive: 7 Tips to be Productive, Not Busy
- How To be Productive, Not Busy [Podcast]
- Regarding Distractions
- How To Say No: Guide for Busy People
- How To Say No [Podcast]
- How To Say No [Manifesto]
- How Social Media Creates a Fear of Missing Out (And What To Do About It)
Getting Things Done
Dealing with Inertia, Procrastination
Dealing with Social Media Burnout
- 6 Tips to Deal with Digital Burnout
- How Social Media Creates a Fear of Missing Out (And What To Do About It)
- Busy vs. Productive: 7 Tips to be Productive, Not Busy
- How To be Productive, Not Busy [Podcast]
- Regarding Distractions
- Why I Deleted My Facebook Page with 20,800 Likes
- Why I Deleted My Twitter Account with 7,000 Followers
- Challenges that I’m Facing Today
Routines, Habits
Improve Your System, Tools, Environment
- The Best Productivity System There Is
- The Importance of Upgrading Your Tools
- How To Increase Your Typing Speed by 500%! [Video]
- How To Make Your Window *Always* Stay on Top of Other Windows [Video]
- How To Increase Your Web Browsing Speed By 500%! [Video]
- How To Create Your Inspirational Workspace [Video]
Email Management
Career, Business & Passion
Many of us will spend the largest chunk of our lives on work. Given that, shouldn’t we pursue what we love and give our best in our jobs? Whether you’re still figuring out your passion or doing what you love, get my tips on pursuing your passion, excelling in your career, and tips to grow your business!
General Career Posts
- I Just Graduated. Should I Go for My Dream Job or Continue Studying?
- How To Build an Edge: Develop Your Talent Stack
- 30 Important Tips To Rule Your Job Interview (or Other Kinds of Interviews)
Workplace Skills:
- How To Conduct Effective Meetings at Work
- 21 Ways to Deliver Interesting and Engaging Presentations
- 9 Essential Tips to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
- 5 Tips to Handle Workplace Bullying
- How To Manage Office Politics (series)
- How To Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips
- How To Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive
- How To Deal with Critical People
- 5 Tips to Deal with Negative Criticism [Video]
- The Story of Bullshit
- What to Do When You Have the Impostor Syndrome
- 55 Tips to Manage Work Stress
Other Career Skills:
Pursuing Your Passion
Discover Your Ideal Career/Passion:
- How To Discover Your Ideal Career: Your Message and Your Medium
- How I Discovered My Real Passion (Purpose)
- I’ve Many Passions and Interests But I Don’t Know What to Pursue. What Should I Do?
- Passion or Money?
Pursuing Your Passion:
- Overcome Fear Of Loss And Pursue Your Dreams
- The Day I Quit My Job to Pursue My Passion: 6 Things to Do Before You Quit
- Pursuing Your Passion With No Money
- Passion Paycheck
- Is It Realistic to Believe ‘Chase Your Passion and Money Will Follow’? (The Passion, Market, Skills Framework)
- Should You Work On a High-Profit Business or Do Something You Love But with Low Money Possibilities?
- How Larry Pursued His Ideal Career — At Age 57
- Should I Earn Some Side Income While Working on My New Business?
Entrepreneurship
- Can Everyone Be Successful in Starting Their Business?
- The Market Leader Effect: Where Winner Takes All
- How To Get From Earning $6/hr to $1,000/hr
- Successful Businesses Interview Series
- How To Get Constant Media Coverage for Your Business or Blog
- 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Business Proposals
- 10 Elements of Great Customer Service
- Million Dollar Tip Series
- Getting Your Startup Acquired for $24 Million in Just 7 Months [Video]
- 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips to Start an Online Business)
- Challenges that I’m Facing Today (in my business)
Money & Wealth
Money isn’t everything, but money is important. I don’t write much about money because I see it as a result of giving value to the world, but every now and then I have some thoughts to share about it.
- Why Earning Money Is Not Your Real Purpose (And How to Know What Is)
- Should You Start a High-Profit Business or Do Something You’re Passionate in But Isn’t Lucrative?
- Pursuing Your Passion With No Money
- Passion Paycheck
- The Difference Between Profit and Value
- How To Get From Earning $6/hr to $1,000/hr
- Million Dollar Tip Series
- Materialism Breeds Unhappiness
- How Do You Deal with Friends/Relatives Who Borrow Money?
Relationships
Want to get the best out of your people relationships? Everything from building lasting friendships, to finding love, to improving your family relationships, to improving your people skills.
People Relationships
- The Fundamentals:
- The Secret To Meaningful, Fulfilling Relationships
- You are the Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With
- Are You Emotionally Generous?
- How To Be More Accepting of Others
- What Can I Do If I Want To Change Someone?
- Stop Shaming, Start Praising
- How Can I Stop Being the Giver in a Relationship/Friendship?
- People Skills:
- How To Make Small Talk with Anyone in 5 Easy Ways
- 10 Rules of a Great Conversationalist
- 10 Tips to Improve Your Body Language
- How To Say No: Guide for Busy People
- How To Say No [Podcast]
- 8 Tips to be Empathetic to Others
- How To Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips
- 5 Tips to Deal with Negative Criticism [Video]
- The Day I Went Around Giving Free Hugs to Strangers
- Dealing with Negativity:
- How To Tackle Naysayers
- How To Deal with Energy Vampires
- How To Deal with Critical People
- How To Deal with Rude People (series)
- How To Deal with Dishonest People
- 9 Reasons Why Criticism is Good
- Empty Vessels Make the Most Noise
- How To Deal with Unsupportive Friends and Family
- The Toddler Strategy
- The Tiny Frog Story
- Betrayal:
- Dealing with Hate:
Family
- How To Improve Your Relationship with Your Parents (series)
- What to Do When You Live with Angry People: 7 Gentle Tips
- ‘Should I Tell My Friends/Family about My Interest in Self-Help?’
- How Do I Encourage My Friends and Family to Grow?
- How To Deal with Unsupportive Friends and Family
- What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Support Your Goals
- How To Deal with Friends/Relatives Who Borrow Money
- How To Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones
- I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?
- My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?
Friendships
- Meeting New People:
- Cooped Up Indoors? Get a Life with These 7 Tips
- How Do I Meet Like-Minded People?
- 10 Tips To Make New Friends
- How To Make a Good First Impression in 15 Minutes
- How To Make Small Talk with Anyone in 5 Easy Ways (Examples Included!)
- How To Remove Social Anxiety
- 10 Tips to Improve Your Body Language
- 10 Rules of a Great Conversationalist
- Building Friendships:
- How To Have More Best Friends in Your Life: My Heartfelt Guide
- How To Be a Good Friend Without Others Taking Advantage of You
- Why I Parted Ways With My Best Friend of 10 Years
- Should I Tell My Friends/Family about My Interest in Self-Help?
- How Do I Encourage My Friends and Family to Grow?
- How To Deal with Friends/Relatives Who Borrow Money
- What To Do When You Have Been Betrayed by a Friend
Love
Frustrated with love? Not sure whether you’re ever going to meet the one? Learn how to find your ideal love and bringing your relationship to the highest level: from dating / finding your soulmate, to achieving your best relationship, to marriage.
Dating Tips
- Are You Looking For A Relationship To Complete Yourself?
- Why I Used to Be Afraid of Intimidating Men and Why It Does Not Faze Me Anymore
- How To Be Charming
- 10 Rules of a Great Conversationalist
- How To Make Small Talk with Anyone in 5 Easy Ways
- 10 Tips to Improve Your Body Language
- Are You Treating Dating as a “Game”?
- “I’ll leave love to fate.” 5 Myths Keeping You from Finding Love
- I Get Nervous When I See an Attractive Guy/Woman. What Should I Do?
- How Can I Stop Feeling Lonely?
Finding Your Soulmate
- How I Found My Soulmate, Part 1: My Journey in Love
- How I Found My Soulmate, Part 2: Appearance of Ken Soh (Someone I Knew Before)
- How I Found My Soulmate, Part 3: Addressing My Inner Demons
- How I Found My Soulmate, Part 4: How I Realized Ken is The One for Me Forever
- How I Found My Soulmate, Part 5: How Ken Realized I Am The One for Him
- 10 Steps to Attract Authentic Love
- How To Know You Have Found “The One”: 8 Questions to Consider
Being in a Relationship
- How To Manage Between Your Goals and Your Partner
- How To Stop Being the Giver in a Relationship/Friendship
- What Should I Do If I Can’t Stop Arguing with My Partner?
- What Can I Do If I Want To Change Someone?
- Should I Tell My Ex That I Cheated On Him Before?
- Followup: When Life Gives a Happy Ending
- Should I Marry a Guy I Don’t Love?
- What If I Have a Lack of Physical Spark with My Partner?
- I’m in a Domestic Violence Situation. What Should I Do?
- How To Stop Being Abusive to Your Partner
Dealing with Sexuality
Marriage
- What I Have Learned From Being Hit On by Married Men
- Are Looks Important in a Marriage Decision?
- Beautiful Advice from a Divorced Man after 16 Years of Marriage
- Ashley Madison: Why Cheating Is Never The Solution
- How Do I Stay With a Cheating Spouse?
- I’m Getting Married and I’m Afraid of My Wife Seeing My Private Parts. Help?
- I’m in a Domestic Violence Situation. What Should I Do?
- How To Stop Being Abusive to Your Partner
Dealing with Heartbreak
- How I Moved On From a Heartbreak – Part 1: My Journey With Love
- How I Moved On From a Heartbreak – Part 2: Heartbreak and Sadness
- How I Moved On From a Heartbreak – Part 3: Forgiveness, Closure and Moving On
- Top 12 Signs It’s Time To Move On From a Relationship
- 10 Steps to Move On From a Relationship
- I’ve Been Hurt Deeply Before. How Can I Restore My Faith in Relationships?
Studies & School
Are you a student? This section is dedicated for you — learn how to achieve academic success, overcome distractions when studying, and make the best out of your schooling life.
- How To Get on the Dean’s List (series)
- How To Score a GPA of 3.98/4.00 – Interview with Straight-A Student [Video]
- How To Overcome Distractions When It’s Time To Study
- Procrastinating on Studying? 5 Ready Tips To Overcome Procrastination
- 6 Things You Learned in School that Don’t Apply in the Real World
- How Students Can Overcome Their Fear Of Failure
- 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Exam Performance
- How To Increase Your Learning Multifold with This Simple “Hack”
- 10 Powerful & Inspiring Graduation Speeches of All Time
- I Just Graduated. Should I Go for My Dream Job or Continue Studying?
Life Lessons
- 11 Life Lessons to Learn From Steve Jobs
- Meet the Man Who Saved 160 People From Suicide
- Barbie Thomas: Body Builder with No Arms, Mother of Two
- Lance Armstrong’s Elaborate Doping Scandal (and 5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From It)
- What We Can Learn from Mass Shootings in Recent World History
- When Adversity Strikes: My Interview with Inspiring Cancer Survivors
- 7 Inspiring Lessons I Learned from a Blind Stranger
- 8 Personal Development Lessons To Learn From Inception
- 13 Inspirational Movies with Important Life Lessons To Learn
- 10 Powerful & Inspiring Graduation Speeches of All Time
- 20 Amazing Commercials to Inspire the Greatness in You
Infographics:
Others
Health & Fitness
Never neglect your body; it’s the only one you have to live in. Get tips to improve your eating habits, improving your lifestyle, and achieving your ideal weight.
- General: 45 Tips To Live a Healthier Life
- Important Aspects of Health:
- 21 Tips To Wake Up Early
- Having Insomnia? How to Get a Perfect Night’s Sleep
- 5 Secrets to Live Over 100 Years Old
- Meditation:
- How To Attain Healthier Gums and Teeth
- My Experience Getting a Root Canal Treatment
- What Texting and Mobile Usage Does to Your Spine
- 13 Tips For a Good Posture
- What Your Poop and Pee are Telling You About Your Body [Infographic]
- What Happens When You Quit Smoking [Infographic]
- Food and Nutrition:
- Weight Loss:
- Fitness:
Travel
I don’t normally blog about my travels, but in the rare times I do, I write a complete series on the place I’m visiting:
- Holland (series):
- Introduction & Basic Information about Holland
- Traveling to Holland: Visa Preparation and Climate
- The Dutch Culture, Part 1
- The Dutch Culture, Part 2
- Living in Holland: Cost of Living and Hobbies
- Traveling in Holland: Land of Bicycles, Public Transport and Going to Other EU Countries
- 23 Random Facts About Holland
- Ubud, Bali (series):
- The Day I Flew (My Paragliding Experience in Cape Town!)
- Travel Items Checklist: 8 Things I Never Travel Without
Challenge Archives
Between 2011 and 2015, I conducted challenges at PE with hundreds to thousands of people taking part for each challenge. Even though they are over, the tasks are timeless and can be done by yourself at any time. Here are the archives for some of my past challenges (click on the link to get access to all the tasks):
- 14-Day Gratitude Challenge
- 14-Day Kindness Challenge
- 14-Day Healthy Living Challenge
- 15-Day Affirmation Challenge
- 21-Day Journaling Challenge
- 21-Day Positivity Challenge
- 21-Day Fitness Challenge
- Year-End Countdown Challenge
If you find these challenges helpful, then you need to check out Live a Better Life in 30 Days Program and Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program! They are my premium 30-day programs to transform your life and be your best self, with all my best coaching tips packed in a one-stop program. Learn more by clicking on the links.
Free Downloads
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- Free Ebooks — Some of the all-time classics at Personal Excellence compiled into ebooks for your easy reading.
- Manifestos — Poster versions of my most popular PE articles. Stick them in your room, refrigerator, vision board, organizer, life handbook, computer wallpaper, etc. Serve great as daily reminders in life.
- Inspirational Wallpapers — Beautiful wallpapers with timeless inspirational quotes for your computer.
- Affirmation Wallpapers — Gorgeous wallpapers with powerful affirmations for your computer. These are based on my 14-Day Affirmation Challenge. Recite the affirmations as you see the wallpapers every day!
- Screensaver — A beautiful rotating collage of 75 of the inspirational quotes (for Windows only).
- Inspirational Songs — A compilation of the most inspirational songs, handpicked by me. Brighten your day with these uplifting songs, many with meaningful and inspirational lyrics! 🙂
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