Delusion

Many people claim that preparing meals for the whole week to come has helped them become more productive during a busy week, mainly because it saves time. Soon I’ll be spending 11 hours a day working/commuting. Therefore, I’ll have to improve my morning and evening routines. So, is pre-cooking really that effective? Eventually, I’ll come up with my own version of what works best, but I'd like to hear your insights on the topic.

Recently, I have been thinking and reading about building up strong work ethics. This is something Leo mentions often in his videos, but I am not sure if he’s ever explained it in detail. What I am particularly curious about is How are study ethics and work ethics connected? Do work ethics need to be completely aligned with my values? For example, authenticity might be something very important to me on a personal level, but I might chose not to be authentic in certain work situations, e.g. in order to avoid a conflict. Here is what I am focusing on at the moment: Discipline and dedication, commitment to learn Open-mindedness and creativity Accountability and positive attitude towards my responsibilities What are your thoughts on this subject? How do you demonstrate a strong work ethic?

I'd also recommend reading Mastery by George Leonard. The plateau is necessary for the path of personal development, I personally try not to avoid it but embrace it instead. When commiting to mastering something, you will find out that 2/3 of the time is spent on the plateau. There are several things you should be aware of when realizing that you struggle to make progress or when you notice backsliding: you should be aware of how this "homeostasis" works, you should remind yourself why you've commited to self-actualization in the first place and you should recognize the pitfalls along the way. According to the situation, I try to be more active or take one step back and relax, depending on what I am working on at the moment. Maintaining physical fitness and relaxation on the one hand, and acting mindfully, on the onther, are the things that help me balance and keep me going when I find myself on the plateau. For example, if I wanted to improve my communication skills and I've been spending hours reading books, listening to self-help material and doing visualization and contemplation work, I'd try to balance the information consumption and go out there instead and start practicing.

Facebook and useless internet surfing Compulsive shopping Toxic relationships Criticism and Judgement Fictional books TV, series and movies

@WarPants I do this as well, it's very convenient; I also have a large Dropbox folder where the uploaded summaries synchronize with all of my other devices and I can access those easily no matter where I am.

@Amplituda Yes, I meant "amazing"

Ah, it's actually called meal prep and not pre-cooking I can't change the topic name, can I?

I mean preparing a variety of snacks and dishes, like cooking 4-5 different meals on Sundays. Like veggie snacks, meat, rice, combination of those, then packing/storing everything and just heating it up if necessary, yes. Something like this:

@Dhana Choko Can you recommend a nice Kundalini channel?

@Love Sounds great! And don't give up if you don't see any physical changes at first, it might take months! But you'll probably experience some mental shifts if you approach yoga with the right intention.

Virgo, Virgo ascendant .... but I have noo idea what this actually tells about me

@A Lone Wanderer Yes, classes are great for that. A good teacher plays a significant role, especially when you are making the first steps with yoga . There are soo many alternatives nowadays, indeed, you can try out almost every yoga type, including some new ones such as bikram yoga (that's crazy ). You should have clear objectives when choosing a course. For example, if you want to focus on spirituality -> Kundalini and not some fancy Vinyasa Power Flow. If you want something soft and slow, Yin Yoga. You want to learn the physical techniques only -> Hatha or maybe Ashtanga. I am not sure if I agree with your last statement. Class practice and home practice are different, you can learn a lot from both, I would even suggest that they enhance each other. Besides, so much changes constantly in our bodies and minds that I am not even sure if you can learn how to do eveyrhing once and for all, it is a never-ending process of learning. If you practice mindfully on a regular basis, you'll discover something new about your world every time you step on the mat. At least that's what I feel!

The majority of people is steeped in prejudice, @Cabot That's one of the reasons I moved to another country. I've incurred harsh criticism though for "being selfish and seeking the best for myself instead of aiding my own (?!) country".

Yin Yoga is great for this purpose. As far as I know, it takes around one year regular practice in order to improve the fascia and thus your physical appearance, flexibility, endurance, etc.

Why would you try so hard converting yourself? I'd recommend this video, maybe you can find answers to these questions: 1. What is introversion and do pure introverts even exist 2. What happens when you try to “fit in” and suppress who you are 3. How denying you nature affects everything and everybody around you 4. How and why society tries to change introverts into extroverts

@The Alchemist BW here

Check this channel out, maybe you'd like the beginner classes as well as the step by step course. https://www.youtube.com/user/YogaIntervals19/playlists I believe home yoga is definitely worth trying, especially if you can't fit the classes into your schedule. At home you choose what to work on, how long, with/without music and so on. I absolutely agree with The Alchemist though. An effective home practice depends on your level. For this reason I think classes shouldn't be underestimated: a teacher can help you learn different techniques and show you how to move correctly; in a group you can "test" what you've learned during your home practice: do I make progress, am I being present despite of what's happening around me, etc.

I'm doing a short backpacking trip in Northern Spain this summer, visiting Bilbao, Santander and San Sebastian . I already kind of know what I want to do/visit, but I'd be happy to hear new ideas!

I put everything into context. If I read a psychology/self-help book, I'd come with personal examples in order to understand the concepts. If I read something to prepare for lectures/classes, I'd connect the theory with practicle examples, applicable to the subject. But ultimately, I try to be flexible, because you can't apply the same approach for every book you read

I make sure my mind isn't wandering elsewhere, I just need to be fully present- no music, no noises, no people, no distractions, that's why I don't like reading in cafés or while commuting;. I usually read just a couple of pages then think about it, write some notes (usually in the book and on my computer but sometimes on paper as well). If I read in a foreign language I make sure I get the general idea despite the unknown vocabulary. Nevertheless, I would often look up unknown words so I don't misunderstand the reading. :)

I haven't been meditating that long, but I could really feel some things change during the first weeks. For instance, I noticed that I am having insights more often now. Another aspect is that meditating day after day didn't get me better and better experiences every time i sat on the mat; In fact, I had only two truly amazing experiences until now, I could describe this at staying on the plateau for a long period and then having a small progress, then staying on the plateau again and so on. Hope that helped!

Ali is maybe the best one I've found online. Here you can find different courses from Yin to Power Vinyasa. She talks a lot about the inner exploration and advanced spiritual aspects https://www.youtube.com/user/YogaIntervals19 I've also followed Adriene, she's nice and fun, but I feel that she ... talks too much during classes which totally distracts me!!

Drinking a glass of warm water with lemon Meditation A big oatmeal, fresh fruit and a cup of black coffee I still struggle with getting up early in the morning and this totally discourages me sometimes...

Name and age: Ivelina, 22 Location and occupatoion: A Bulgarian living in Germany Marital Status: in a relationship Hobbies: yoga, reading, personal development, nature, dancing, arts I embarked on the path of personal development when I started my studies around 2 years ago. I had just finished school and decided to move to Germany on my own in order to pursue a law degree. I used to be extremely goal-driven and obsessive. Therefore, I came unprepared for the challenges in the new country. I was raised well, given great education, my parents are both financially independent and thought me a lot about life (I am grateful for that). However, I couldn’t make it on my own at first and spent the most horrible years of my life in Germany: not being able to pass exams, build new relationships or control my emotions. Until I stumbled upon a Les Brown Youtube Seminar once and this completely opened my mind to these ideas. At first, I was passively watching videos on self-development and since I wasn’t practicing, I was constantly falling off track. I remember preparing for a marketing exam once and doing a research on the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs online when I discovered Leo’s video on the topic. I instantly felt the urge to watch and learn more and more. Soon I started investing in this: doing the small exercises, actively seeking ways to apply these concepts in my life, reading books, looking for ways to connect with people having the same ideas and goals, comitting to self-development. Personal challenges I've overcome: Losing weight and establishing a healthy lifestyle Learning the joy of regular practice by learning for exams (sounds odd, but it's magic), doing yoga and medidation Reducing my anxiety and anger levels Dealing with depression and negativity What I'm working on now: Overcoming neurosis Finding my life purpose Staying on the path