On Tuesday morning, I sat on my chair to begin what I thought would be just another day’s writing session… It wasn’t.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniAugust 6, 2020Life Lessons, Self-awareness

A Lesson on Happiness From The Man Who Drew a Heart to Express Gratitude For His Life

They say that everyone you meet in life has something to teach you. While I haven’t actually met this person, his story has taught me something beautiful.

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJuly 30, 2020Happiness, Slow Living, Philosophy, Self-awareness

Obstacles vs. Excuses: How to Know The Difference Between Them

Overcoming excuses is a choice, but overcoming obstacles is the natural course of life.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJuly 28, 2020Motivation, Goal-setting, Mindset

How Good and Bad Habits Are The Link Between Where You Are Today and Where You Want to Be

There’s a thin line that stands between where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJuly 23, 2020Habits, Self-awareness

80% Action, 20% Thinking: The Four Stages We Must Work Through to Create Change

If you want to create change in your life, you need to remember this one rule.

Creative SuccessOmar ItaniJuly 21, 2020Creativity, Goal-setting, Mindset

You Are More Capable Than You Think: A Growth Mindset Can Help You Learn Anything

Is artistic ability a gift? Conventional thinking leans on the easy answer: Yes, it must be. Science, however, points in a direct direction.

Creative SuccessOmar ItaniJuly 16, 2020Confidence, Motivation, Psychology, MindsetComment

5 Things You Must Realize if You’re Feeling Lost or Don't Know What You're Doing With Your Life

Life is not a straight line that goes from A to B.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJuly 14, 2020Purpose, Motivation, Self-care, Self-awareness Comments

How to Find Out What You Actually Want (Not What You Think You Want)

Too often in life, we cast our gaze outward, searching for the next big thing that will make us happy. But do you ever stop to ask yourself this question: ‘Is this what I actually want?’

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJuly 9, 2020Purpose, Life Lessons

How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Amplify Your Confidence

When you learn how to limit self-criticism, you automatically offset its negative effects on you.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJuly 7, 2020Confidence, Self-care, Self-awarenessComment

The Power of Focused Attention in Helping You Achieve Your Goals

Focused attention is what you need to accomplish your goals—it’s your ultimate currency.

Creative SuccessOmar ItaniJuly 2, 2020Goal-setting

The Life Purpose Equation: How to Find Your Purpose and Create Meaning For Yourself

Meaning gives us a purpose for being. Here’s how you can create it.

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJune 30, 2020Purpose, Philosophy, Intentional LivingComment

Make a Decision and Take Action, Otherwise You’ll Fail by Default

All that stands between where you are and where you want to go is action. But the invisible brick wall that stops us from taking action is indecision. Here’s how to overcome it.

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJune 25, 2020Motivation, Decision Making, Goal-setting, Mindset

Energy vs. Time: Manage Your Energy if You Wish to Boost Your Productivity

Managing your energy is what leads to a healthy life. And a healthy life is what facilities a productive one.

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJune 23, 2020Productivity, Slow Living, Self-care

Chasing New Shiny Goals Won't Make You Any Happier Because Happiness Comes From Within

Live and work from a place of fullness, acceptance, and peace, and your worthiness and happiness will sprout from a deep well springing abundantly from within, right here, right now—today.

Slow Life DesignOmar ItaniJune 18, 2020Happiness, Goal-setting, Slow Living, Mindset, Self-awareness

3 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated

Our motivation to act ebbs and flows like the tide. When you find it receding, turn to the ATM Model to pull it back in.

Creative SuccessOmar ItaniJune 16, 2020Motivation, Goal-setting, Productivity

12 Habits That Will Help You Build Real Grit and Mental Strength

It’s not about how talented or smart you are. It’s about how mentally tough you can be when the obstacles continue to mount and the storm lingers a little longer than you had expected.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJune 11, 2020Habits, Mental Strength, Mindset Comment

A Powerful 5-Minute Daily Journaling Routine for Higher Focus & Clarity

Create more alignment between your thoughts, actions, and goals with this journaling system.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJune 9, 2020Journaling, Habits, Self-care, Self-awareness

Procrastination Isn't So Bad After All (It Can Be a Creativity Booster)

Procrastination isn't so bad after all. It can be used as a force for more original creativity. Here’s how.

Creative SuccessOmar ItaniJune 4, 2020Procrastination, Creativity

The Amor Fati Philosophy: How Your Attitude Shapes Your Perspective

Amor Fati is a mindset you should embrace as it helps you make the best out of anything that happens to you in life. Here’s how.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniJune 2, 2020Philosophy, Mental Strength, Mindset

A Philosophy to Live By: ‘I am a Student of Life, For Life’

Make your own ignorance aware to you and accept that you are a student of life, for life. Live by this philosophy and your perspective of the world around you will change.

Personal GrowthOmar ItaniMay 28, 2020Philosophy, Psychology, Mindset