In 2010, a hundred marketing experts gathered in Helsinki with an ambitious goal. How to turn their quiet, remote country into a global tourist hotspot? They brainstormed selling points like their educational system, mushroom-filled forests, functional design and happiness scores, but nothing stood out as their unique cultural signature. Then someone suggested, almost jokingly, that… Sigue leyendo "Your brain thrive on silence
I used to view thinking as a passive activity happening in the background while I was busy doing “real” work. I’d sit at my desk, convinced that more effort would lead to better ideas. But my best insights always came when I stepped away from my desk. In the shower, walking or reading something unrelated… Sigue leyendo "Día del pensamiento
What do the most innovative thinkers and leaders throughout history have in common? Einstein formulating his theory of relativity. Mozart composing his immortal symphonies. Gandhi contemplating nonviolent resistance. An private space for quiet reflections. These iconic figures understood what modern research now confirms. Our minds need quiet and space to create new connections and solve… Sigue leyendo "Find your inner garden
Jeff Bezos, consejero delegado de Amazon, no empieza el día como la mayoría de nosotros. El multimillonario fundador de Amazon tiene una rutina matutina legendaria, pero no por las razones que cabría esperar. En lugar de lanzarse directamente a los correos electrónicos, las reuniones y la carrera de ratas digital, se toma su tiempo. Saborea... Sigue leyendo "La rutina matutina de 1 hora sin pantallas
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que tuviste una sensación de asombro? ¿De puro asombro ante el mundo que te rodea? Si eres como la mayoría de los adultos, probablemente hace tiempo. Estamos tan atrapados en responsabilidades y rutinas que olvidamos cómo maravillarnos. Ahí es donde entran en juego los paseos del asombro. Son una oportunidad para... Sigue leyendo "Los paseos del asombro son una forma sencilla de aumentar tu bienestar
Have you ever questioned your own existence? I mean really questioned it, not in a fleeting, abstract way, but with the kind of raw, unfiltered curiosity of a child? For most of my life, I hadn’t. I took my being for granted, rarely pausing to consider the profound fact that I am, that I exist,… Sigue leyendo "‘I am’ meditation practice
In the summer of 1998, while the world watched the Clinton scandal unfold and Google took its first steps in a garage, a group of college graduates sat in the Texas heat listening to Kurt Vonnegut. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten, but one story about his Uncle Alex and a… Sigue leyendo "If this isn’t nice, what is?
Boredom has gotten a bad rap. We associate it with laziness, wasted time, and a lack of purpose. But what if we’ve been looking at boredom all wrong? We’re constantly plugged in, scrolling through endless feeds, consuming bite-sized content. But the key to unlocking our creative potential lies not in more stimulation but in embracing… Sigue leyendo "Intentional boredom for increased creativity
Forget Marie Kondo’s joy-sparking minimalism – there’s a new home organizing trend in town, and it’s all about showcasing your stuff. Meet knolling, the method of arranging everyday objects in eye-catching, 90-degree configurations. Born in the creative studios of artists and designers, knolling turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, transforming cluttered spaces into visual masterpieces.… Sigue leyendo "El método de diseño organizativo Knolling
A simple path to present-moment awareness The 5-4-3-2-1 meditation technique is like a reset button for your mind—a way to instantly snap out of worry, stress, or mental fog. This simple yet powerful exercise can ground you firmly in the present moment, using nothing more than your five senses and the world around you. Whether… Sigue leyendo "The 5-4-3-2-1 Meditation Technique
