Purpose

The Power of Now invites you to fully focus your attention on what is happening in the present moment. This allows you to discover who you really are and to break free from ego patterns such as resistance and fear. Tip: The Power of Now is also available in a practice book. This is a nice option for people who don't like to read but are curious about Tolle's teachings. 

In A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle provides a blueprint for a society based on spiritual values. In this society we care for the earth and can find true fulfillment.

According to the Japanese, everyone has an Ikigai: a reason for existence. In this book you will read how to find your own Ikigai. Did you know that Utrecht University also offers a training called 'Find your Ikigai'? Here you will work on the questions in the book together with a trainer.

Chief Business Officer of Google Mo Gawdat decided to approach the phenomenon of happiness experience like an engineer: examine the provable facts and apply analytical logic. He set himself the goal of finding a happiness formula that could be applied over and over again to everyone's life, with happiness as a predictable result - every time.

Busch's book is a well-researched exploration of an essential life skill we can all learn in a few simple steps: a serendipity mindset. By learning how to recognize serendipity, act on it and share it, we can use uncertainty as a path to a happier, more purposeful and successful life.

In the Know Yourself Challenge, you are your own researcher and research object. How well do you know yourself? And does more self-knowledge help strengthen our mental well-being? Examine yourself and your environment and discover pieces of the puzzle. How did you become who you are? Can you improve your well-being with sports, mindfulness or by going into nature? And how do you give meaning to your life? Click here for more information.

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Not sure what you want, what you are good at or what drives you? Do this exercise to find more connection with yourself and what your qualities are!

What are you grateful for? When you know what you are grateful for, you often feel happier and know what you are working so hard for. Do this exercise to become more aware of gratitude.

With humor and empathy, author Brené Brown talks in this documentary about what it takes to put courage above comfort in a society characterized by uncertainty, scarcity and fear.

Watch on Netflix

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. 

Listen on Spotify and Apple

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines 2 words: “iki” which means "life" and “gai” which means “purpose” and refers to one's reason for existence. This Ikigai personality test will help you find your Ikigai or life's purpose to help guide your ambitions.

Complete the test via this link.