My Most Popular Life Lessons and Personal Development Articles

An index with quick links

Dr. Louise Schriewer

3 min readJul 7, 2021

Life Lessons

I Went to the Famous Healer From “Eat Pray Love” and It Was Utterly Bizarre

Don’t trust the hype, trust yourself.

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To Find Self-Love, See Yourself Through Someone Else’s Eyes

People like you a lot more than you think.

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How to Live a Life With Little Regret

Apparently I’m quite unusual; here’s my secret.

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Being a Quitter Is One of the Best Ways to Approach Your Life

How my German culture helped me rethink toxic persistence

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You Can’t Rely on Chance, So Commit to Slow Change Instead

If you want positive change, don’t wait for lightning.

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You Have a Choice, You’re Just Afraid to Make the Right One

The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we don’t have a choice.

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How to Clean Up a Big Mess

Lessons from the current state of the USA, my bathroom, and Julius Caesar

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Why Fiction Is Important to Humanity — and Good For You

Benefits based on science and experience.

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Gaslighting: What It Is and How to Stop It

Discover 3 powerful cures for greenlighting, including one you have never heard of.

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The Biggest Life Questions to Ask Yourself Are Also the Most Basic

Lessons from the creator of my favorite show (and my friend, a therapist)

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Find the Stillness Within, Like the Burning Monk Who Lived There

The solution is inside, not outside.

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Are You a Lighthouse or a Battleship?

Only lighthouses can create a separate peace — even in the midst of war.

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You Don’t Need to Go to Bravery Boot Camp to Become Dauntless

What I learned from YA fiction and flying knives.

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Why You Need to Share Your Gifts as Soon as You Can

A crucial life lesson I learned from a digital “freak accident.”

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Life Is Full of Mystery. Embrace It… It’s Not a Problem to Be Solved

What all the maps are missing.

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Personal Growth

We’re All Addicted to Bad News; Here’s How to Stop

What I learned from my 5-year news experiment

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How to Be Audacious When You’re Scared

You don’t need to be ready, you just need to be prepared

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5 Awe-Inspiring Quotes for When You Need a Little Inspiration

How to quickly feel better through the power of awe.

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Being Patient in a World of Instant Noodles

“ I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise.” ~ Jessica Savitch

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How to Jumpstart Desire to Have the Best Possible Life

If a cerebral, German lawyer can do it, so can you!

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Dragon-Slaying Revisited: How to Face a Trial by Fire

“People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.”

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4 Powerful Ways to Let Go of the Past so You Can Be Happy Now

Because not all of us can wake up on a space ship without any of our memories.

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How to Embrace Reduction in a World of Excess

Cut down on these things to bring about peace in your life.

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A Three-Step Guide to Using Negative Situations to Your Advantage

How to get from victim to sage mode, even when you don’t feel like it.

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How to Know You’re Taking on Too Much and How to Solve It

Lessons from a legendary sorcerer.

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Take It From Nature: This Is How to Change Things for the Better

If nothing helps, here’s why and what to do about it.

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7 Overlooked Characteristics of Responsible Adults

Adulthood is a developmental stage, not a number.

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Go to Bed Early*: A Night Owl Friendly Guide

* By your own standards, not someone else’s.

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Should You Really Trust the Hype about Habits?

Insights straight from the habit coach’s mouth.

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2 minute reads:

Do It Imperfectly (But Do It)

Lessons from the world’s most imperfect retreat in the history of retreats

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You’re (Probably) Not Thinking Small Enough

“… with a lever, I can move the whole world.”

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Are You Getting Through or Breaking Through

Both are normal parts of life

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Words to Change Your Life: 9 Powerful Mini-Sentences for You

Add them to your vocabulary.

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How to Discover Your Next Big Move in Life

It’s time to stop overthinking and start island hopping

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“If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going.”

The best thing Churchill never said.

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You Are the Most Dangerous Person You Will Ever Meet

Which voice will you listen to?

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My Most Popular Life Lessons and Personal Development Articles

An index with quick links

Life Lessons

I Went to the Famous Healer From “Eat Pray Love” and It Was Utterly Bizarre

Don’t trust the hype, trust yourself.

To Find Self-Love, See Yourself Through Someone Else’s Eyes

People like you a lot more than you think.

How to Live a Life With Little Regret

Apparently I’m quite unusual; here’s my secret.

Being a Quitter Is One of the Best Ways to Approach Your Life

How my German culture helped me rethink toxic persistence

You Can’t Rely on Chance, So Commit to Slow Change Instead

If you want positive change, don’t wait for lightning.

You Have a Choice, You’re Just Afraid to Make the Right One

The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we don’t have a choice.

How to Clean Up a Big Mess

Lessons from the current state of the USA, my bathroom, and Julius Caesar

Why Fiction Is Important to Humanity — and Good For You

Benefits based on science and experience.

Gaslighting: What It Is and How to Stop It

Discover 3 powerful cures for greenlighting, including one you have never heard of.

The Biggest Life Questions to Ask Yourself Are Also the Most Basic

Lessons from the creator of my favorite show (and my friend, a therapist)

Find the Stillness Within, Like the Burning Monk Who Lived There

The solution is inside, not outside.

Are You a Lighthouse or a Battleship?

Only lighthouses can create a separate peace — even in the midst of war.

You Don’t Need to Go to Bravery Boot Camp to Become Dauntless

What I learned from YA fiction and flying knives.

Why You Need to Share Your Gifts as Soon as You Can

A crucial life lesson I learned from a digital “freak accident.”

Life Is Full of Mystery. Embrace It… It’s Not a Problem to Be Solved

What all the maps are missing.

Personal Growth

We’re All Addicted to Bad News; Here’s How to Stop

What I learned from my 5-year news experiment

How to Be Audacious When You’re Scared

You don’t need to be ready, you just need to be prepared

5 Awe-Inspiring Quotes for When You Need a Little Inspiration

How to quickly feel better through the power of awe.

Being Patient in a World of Instant Noodles

“ I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise.” ~ Jessica Savitch

How to Jumpstart Desire to Have the Best Possible Life

If a cerebral, German lawyer can do it, so can you!

Dragon-Slaying Revisited: How to Face a Trial by Fire

“People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.”

4 Powerful Ways to Let Go of the Past so You Can Be Happy Now

Because not all of us can wake up on a space ship without any of our memories.

How to Embrace Reduction in a World of Excess

Cut down on these things to bring about peace in your life.

A Three-Step Guide to Using Negative Situations to Your Advantage

How to get from victim to sage mode, even when you don’t feel like it.

How to Know You’re Taking on Too Much and How to Solve It

Lessons from a legendary sorcerer.

Take It From Nature: This Is How to Change Things for the Better

If nothing helps, here’s why and what to do about it.

7 Overlooked Characteristics of Responsible Adults

Adulthood is a developmental stage, not a number.

Go to Bed Early*: A Night Owl Friendly Guide

* By your own standards, not someone else’s.

Should You Really Trust the Hype about Habits?

Insights straight from the habit coach’s mouth.

2 minute reads:

Do It Imperfectly (But Do It)

Lessons from the world’s most imperfect retreat in the history of retreats

You’re (Probably) Not Thinking Small Enough

“… with a lever, I can move the whole world.”

Are You Getting Through or Breaking Through

Both are normal parts of life

Words to Change Your Life: 9 Powerful Mini-Sentences for You

Add them to your vocabulary.

How to Discover Your Next Big Move in Life

It’s time to stop overthinking and start island hopping

“If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going.”

The best thing Churchill never said.

You Are the Most Dangerous Person You Will Ever Meet

Which voice will you listen to?

Written by Dr. Louise Schriewer