Ikigai (็ใ็ฒๆ) is a Japanese term that roughly translates to " a reason for being " or " a reason to wake up in the morning . " It’s a beautiful and profound concept that sits at the intersection of four key elements: What you love (your passion)
When Success Feels Uncomfortable: The Hidden Cost of Impostor Syndrome and the Upper Limit Problem
Art by Victoria Glinka You’d think reaching a new level of success would feel like
celebration. Relief. Confidence.
But sometimes, it doesn’t. Sometimes it feels like… discomfort. Guilt. Self-doubt.
A subtle urge to downplay your win or move the goalpost before you even catc…
Sisyphus and the Art of Finding Joy in the Repetitive
We live in a world obsessed with goals, endless checklists, five-year
plans, visions of "success" that shimmer like distant mirages. But
what if happiness isn't found at the summit of achievement, but rather in the
quiet steadiness of presence? What if joy res…
Conducting a Comprehensive Personal Inventory
What you complain about and do not change is a CHOICE. Conducting a comprehensive personal inventory is a powerful way to gain insight into your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. Why is this important? A personal inventory helps you understand yourself better, identify…
Icons of Impact: Honoring the Women Who Shaped Our World
In celebration of ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต and ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ฎ๐, I am honored to highlight the extraordinary achievements of these remarkable women. Each of them has left an indelible mark on the world through their cour…
The blueprint for real CHANGE: How to transform your life step by step
Evan (Yvonne) Mu1%rule, AtomicHabits, change, Life Lessons, mindset, PersonalDevelopment, Resilience, selfimprovment, TheCompoundEffect
I don’t believe our core values change, but our habits,
lifestyle, mindset, and ways of dealing with life do. However, these elements
took years to establish, so don’t expect change to happen overnight. It
requires dedication, consistency, commitment, self-belief, and patie…
About Me
- Evan (Yvonne) Mu
- An Iraqi\Canadian Writer, Journalist, Artist Feminist & LGBTQ+ Activist. Lives in Toronto, ON
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