Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and co-producer of the newly launched podcast Next Creator Up, which helps people overcome their blocks and create what they want to create. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. For daily wisdom, join the Tiny Buddha list here.
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People often tell us we have to choose to be happy, but what they don’t always tell us is how.
How do we choose …
“The secret of living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.” ~Tibetan Proverb
For a lot of my life, my weight was a source of great stress.
Growing up, I was the frequently …
As the New Year approaches, many of us are making lists of ways we can improve our lives and better ourselves.
If you’re looking to transform your body, calm your mind, or push yourself outside your comfort zone, you may …
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Have you ever found yourself mindlessly surfing the web, hopping from one site to another, when you didn’t have any specific reason to be online?…
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When I first envisioned Recreate Your Life Story—an eCourse that blends self-help and film—I knew I wanted to create a program that would be both creative and life changing.…
Today’s the day! Finally, after months of preparation, collaboration, and learning, I have Tiny Buddha Productions’ first short film, All by Myselfie, ready to share with you.
As you may remember, I shared a post in January, detailing …
We live in a world that encourages the pursuit of happiness, which it seems we’ve collectively defined as “more.” We chase more money, more recognition, more stuff, more connections (and often, more followers and “likes”). If it’s quantifiable, and sometimes …
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What do you think it means to “live a good life”? Though we all have different answers based on our unique values and preferences, …
“Sometimes just being there is enough.” ~Unknown
It felt like I couldn’t breathe. Like someone was holding me by the neck, against a wall, and the floor might drop beneath us at any moment.
I’m describing a panic attack, but …
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Every now and then something pops up in my Facebook feed that simultaneously makes me smile, pulls me out of my head, and pushes me …
As someone who’s struggled with depression and anxiety, who runs a website that recommends tools and practices for peace and happiness, I was excited to learn about the Mevii app a couple months ago.
I’m even more excited to offer …
Have you ever ended a long day by stretching your arms up, almost in slow motion, while taking a deep breath through a wide-open mouth? I do this all the time, and it never fails to invigorate me.
It’s relaxing, …
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Sometimes the world can feel like a lonely place. There are billions of people on the planet, and many of …
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” ~Christopher Reeve
Have you ever decided to pursue something that excited you, that seemed really hard …
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A few years back, Tiny Buddha contributor Lisa Esile wrote a post about negative thinking that was incredibly eye opening.
Titled 3 Reasons to Stop …
Stress can be overwhelming, and sometimes crippling.
Not only does stress suck the joy out of our days and keep us awake at night, it can also take a toll on our bodies.
Headaches, chest pain, digestive problems, hair loss—they’re …
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When I think of minimalism, I think of two things: freedom and Joshua Becker’s blog, Becoming Minimalist.
I think of freedom because downsizing has enabled me to afford …
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If you’ve ever been sick for a prolonged period of time, you understand how physically, mentally, …
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When life doesn’t meet our expectations, it can devastate our sense of security, threaten our self-esteem, and leave us feeling lost, scared, and out of control. I know—I’ve been there …
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If you’re anything like me, you may think that technology can be both a blessing and a curse.
Sometimes I lament that we now live …
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