I’m Lachlan Brown, the founder, and editor of Hack Spirit. I love writing practical articles that help others live a mindful and better life. I have a graduate degree in Psychology and I’ve spent the last 6 years reading and studying all I can about human psychology and practical ways to hack our mindsets. If you to want to get in touch with me, hit me up on Twitter or Facebook.
So you are in a new relationship with the person of your dreams, but you aren’t sure that you are the person for them. In fact, you think that they might have already met them, but that didn’t work, and now they’ve moved on to a relationship with you. Except, you aren’t even sure if […] More
“How to be happy alone?” Tough question, isn’t it? We’re often taught that you can’t be truly happy when we’re alone. Common knowledge says your most joyful and happy moments are when you’re with your family or close friends. And that’s a fair assumption. We are social beings after all. But it doesn’t mean that […] More
Whether you are experiencing chronic loneliness, infrequent bouts of loneliness, or your first encounter with it, loneliness can bring even the strongest people down to their emotional knees. Loneliness can strike anyone at any time, and it is so much more than just a negative emotion to be pushed away. Dealing with loneliness can be […] More
Do you struggle to commit to a relationship? Do you find it hard to make decisions and stick with them? Then you might have commitment issues, which is more common than you might think. I’ve had commitment issues in the past and the good news is that I’ve successfully moved past them by working on […] More
The world has been going through rapid change with increased globalization, changing technologies, the rise of artificial intelligence and ‘gig’ employees. As we already are aware, the rate of change will only accelerate. A major global study on the future of work from Gallup finds that the quality of managers is the single biggest factor […] More
Happiness is not a far-fetched idea reserved for the rich and famous. Everyday Joe’s find happiness all the time through a dedication to themselves, their lives, and the pursuit of what this life may bring. You might think you’ll find “money” at the top of this list, as there is a real assumption that money […] More
You know you need to move on with your life. That much is clear. But how are you supposed to move on when you feel like sh*t? How are you supposed to move on when the one person you loved cheated on you with someone else? I know, it seems unthinkable at the moment. But […] More
Emotional affairs are sometimes more dangerous than a traditional affair. Because emotional affairs are not based on physical intimacy, people come together for much bigger reasons. Typically, emotional affairs start when one partner feels like they aren’t getting what they need from their partner. They may no longer feel close to one another, or they […] More
When you meet the woman of your dreams, the last thing you are thinking about is what happens if she cheats on you. Typically, people come together with a common goal of sharing their lives, but sometimes, for reasons people don’t always understand, one partner strays from the other. Why is it easier to cheat […] More
So you think you are in love? Congratulations. That’s huge! Finding someone to love on this crazy ride called life is very special. Even if you’ve been in love before, new love is even more exciting because it doesn’t come with all the baggage and stress of love lost and days gone by. If you […] More
Sometimes life is unfair, and it is hard to manage. Sometimes life is amazing and wonderful, and it is celebrated. There is no shortage of either side of the coin for most people, but for many people who live in a constant state of worry or find themselves overwhelmed by what life brings their way, […] More
Trying to answer the question, “does she love me?” can be complicated and stressful. If you’ve been wondering how to know if this is more than friendship, you are not alone. A lot of guys struggle to figure out if they should make a move toward something more or stay in their comfort zone to […] More