#being
Explore Books, Authors and Common Highlights on Being
Showing 82 of 82 highlights
When we are at our best, we are not just trying to survive. We are trying to thrive.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The art of living is to find the balance between the two extremes.
Happiness consists in the absence of pain.
You can’t have a good life without good relationships.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
The purpose of religion is to make us feel better about ourselves.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.
Rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity.
Gratitude is the foundation of happiness.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Being is the indeterminate immediacy.
You deserve to live a life that feels good.
The absence of harm is not a measure of good.
Engaging in community is a powerful way to foster connection and support for mental well-being.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
When you feel good, you do good.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
The design of our cities can have a direct impact on public health.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
We need to cultivate a sense of gratitude in our daily lives.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
Cultural stigma can lead to a reluctance in seeking help, but it is vital to prioritize your mental well-being.
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to-do’ list.
From Becoming by Michelle Obama
We need to ensure that the goals of AI are compatible with the well-being of humanity.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
Your digital life should support your real life, not replace it.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
You can be wealthy, but you can’t be rich without being happy.
From How to Get Rich by Naval Ravikant
To create is to connect with the essence of being.
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Take time to recharge.
You can reclaim your time by establishing boundaries with your digital devices.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself.
From Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
The best runners are the happiest runners.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness; it is the presence of positive mental well-being.
Sleep is the foundation of our well-being.
When we prioritize our well-being, we open ourselves to greater productivity.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
A multi-hyphen life is about finding balance in the chaos.
From The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon
The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
The essence of good design is to create spaces that foster life.
The goal is not to simply eliminate the bad, but to pursue and experience the best.
From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Healthy relationships require boundaries.
The key to living well in a high-tech world is to spend much less time using technology.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Feeling powerful can lead to a greater sense of well-being.
Flow is not just a state of mind; it’s a state of being.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
The way we breathe affects how we feel.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
Living within your means is a powerful act of self-love.
From The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan
Natural sounds can improve our mental well-being.
Language is the house of Being.
From Being and Time by Martin Heidegger
Health is a critical component of women's empowerment.
From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Our own happiness depends on the happiness of others.
You can’t do it all, and that’s okay.
From The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
When we prioritize our well-being, we create a foundation for everything else.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
We are thrown into the world and must make sense of it.
From Being and Time by Martin Heidegger
Religion is not a set of doctrines but a way of being in the world.
From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong
We are not human doings; we are human beings.
Creating a personal ritual can be a powerful act of self-care.
From The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
Your body is designed to run, and running can be a source of joy and fulfillment.
From 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald
Sleep is a crucial part of our lives that affects our health, happiness, and productivity.
Breathing is the master key to health and well-being.
From The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown
Happiness is the default state, and all else is noise.
Pleasure is the absence of pain in the body and of trouble in the soul.
From The Essential Epicurus by Epicurus
Burnout is not a badge of honor; it is a signal that something is wrong.
The patterns of nature are not merely external to us; they are part of our own being.
From The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra
Embracing sleep can lead to a more fulfilling and creative life.
Setting boundaries is a form of self-care.
Connection with others is a fundamental part of well-being.
Balance between the hemispheres is essential for a harmonious life.
One does not seek, one does not ask; one simply is.
Rest is not a luxury; it's a necessity.
Forgiveness is not about forgetting; it is about letting go of the hurt.
The mind and body are interconnected; one influences the other.
The Kingdom of God is not a place, but a state of being.
We must ensure that AI systems do not operate in ways that are harmful to humans.
From Human Compatible by Stuart Russell
Loving yourself means prioritizing your joy and wellbeing.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
When we sleep better, we live better.
Work-life balance is crucial for maintaining mental health.
We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
From Rising Strong by Brené Brown
We can’t give what we don’t have.
From Thrive by Arianna Huffington
The question of Being is the most fundamental question.
From Being and Time by Martin Heidegger
You’re not trying to optimize for happiness, you’re trying to optimize for peace.
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.
Create a life that feels good on the inside.
The more we experience flow, the more our lives become meaningful.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Stress is not the enemy. Stress is a part of life, and it can even be helpful.
Dopamine is not about happiness; it’s about the pursuit of happiness.
The balance of dopamine and other neurotransmitters is crucial for well-being.