#life-priorities tag

I'm a man in my 50s who stopped going to the gym, stopped tracking money, and stopped caring what people thought - and it was the best decision I ever made - Silicon Canals

Letting go of external validation and ego-driven pursuits leads to better health, happiness, and genuine well-being than constant self-improvement and comparison.

Miscellaneous

fromSilicon Canals

2 weeks ago

7 things men over 60 quietly stopped doing that aren't laziness - they're the first honest decisions they've made in decades - Silicon Canals

Aging men stop certain activities not from laziness but from honest reassessment of what genuinely matters versus obligatory social performance.

Mindfulness

fromSilicon Canals

2 weeks ago

8 things people in their 80s wish they had stopped caring about decades ago - most people in their 40s are still obsessing over every one - Silicon Canals

People in their eighties regret wasting energy on others' opinions and wish they'd stopped caring about strangers' judgments sooner.

fromBOOOOOOOM!

2 months ago

2025 Booooooom Photo Awards Judges: Introducing Nelson Chan

In the 5th grade, I remember making a drawing of something in art class. What ended up on paper was exactly what I had seen it in my head. Something cognitive manifested into something physical, and I had felt creativity for the first time. As a young teen, I had been listening to bands like The Decendents, Face to Face, and The Gorilla Biscuits.

Photography

Television

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Horoscopes Oct. 11, 2025: Emily Deschanel,

Prioritize purpose and quietly remove people and situations that drain you to maximize time and pursue rewarding opportunities.

Mental health

fromFortune

6 months ago

The pragmatic generation: How will Gen Z transform the global workplace? | Fortune

Gen Z rejects outdated workplace models, prioritizes mental and physical health, flexibility, family and purpose while still valuing financial independence and career progress.

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Why We Become More Aware of Mortality in Midlife

As we age and experience the death of parents and peers, we become increasingly aware of our mortality. Such awareness may trigger anxiety and prompt preparations, such as writing wills and advance directives.