Lifemaxxing Mindset

  Falling in love is wonderful, but it also makes us do the kind of things that would make our logical brain facepalm.  Suddenly, smart, rational people think it's perfectly fine to text someone at 2 a.m., spend hours overthinking about a reply, or spend their entire paycheck for overpriced gifts just to impress. Love makes us a little stupid, and honestly, kinda hilarious when you look back at those moments. In this post, we'll uncover the psychology of love and why we do stupid things for love. The Science of Love Have you ever heard someone say things like, “I have butterflies in my stomach” or “I’m falling head over heels” ? Yep, those are classic signs that your brain is telling you—you’re in love. Studies have shown that being in love activates the same areas of the brain linked to obsession, addiction, and reward, particularly the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). Let's take a look at how hormones play a role in all this craziness. Dopamine When you're in love, you...

Ever want to get more done by doing less? Well, it is very possible if you have mastered the concept of Wu Wei ( 无为 ) . This is one of the most fascinating ideas of Taoism that makes you pause when things are messy. People call it “effortless action,” but it isn't what you might think at first glance. In this post, I’ll share the Taoist Principle of Wu Wei (effortless action) and how to let things happen.  Maybe you are in a tough social situation or just feeling mentally tired all the time. Either way, you might pick up a trick or two on how to master the art of not doing. What is Wu Wei? Wu Wei (无为) is often misunderstood and translated as "non-doing." At first, this idea might sound strange, like, "How can you act without effort?" Wu Wei is about effortless action, a way of living where your actions align with the natural rhythm of life so that they feel like flowing instead of forcing . In other words, Wu Wei is more like moving through life without feelin...