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.
This is the complete guide to help you figure out what you want to do with your life. So if you feel like you don’t know what to do with your life, and you have no idea where to start to actually figure it out, you’ll love the strategies and tips in this guide. It’s […] More
Overthinking. It starts with a worrying thought. That creates more worrying thoughts. And before you know it there is a tornado of thoughts seething in your mind. The problem is: The more you try to stop it, the worse it becomes. So, what can we do? According to Buddhism and western psychology, it’s all about […] More
If you find yourself alone more often than not, it might be because of your deep and intense personality traits. Sure, people love complexity in theory, but in action, it can be really intimidating to other people. This is especially true of men in relation to women: men say they want a deep and complex […] More
Life is busy. It can feel impossible to move forward sometimes. From having a full-time job to working on your relationships with your loved ones, how are you actually meant to progress and improve in other areas your life? The truth is, if you don’t purposefully carve out time every day to improve yourself, your […] More
For most people, friendship seems to come easy; for some of us, making a single friend can feel like an entire endeavor. Social media can be your worst enemy if you find it difficult making friends—evidence of gatherings, parties, and friends going out and just having a good time is all around. Eventually, you end […] More
So you find yourself with your heart in your hand and you don’t know where to turn. Bad break-ups can leave people reeling for months and even years if something isn’t done to intervene and set you back on the right track. If you find yourself struggling to get back on the straight and narrow […] More
There’s no question that life is tough. Everybody experiences tribulations that are hard to overcome. In fact, even Buddha said that “Pain is certain, suffering is optional.” However, no matter what we’re going through, it doesn’t mean that we can’t take responsibility and get our life together. It’s going to take work and a can-do attitude, […] More
How do you start your day? If you’re like most people, it involves hitting the alarm clock 5 times before struggling out of bed. But perhaps there’s a better way. According to The Dalai Lama, if instead, we told ourselves at the start of the day that we’re going to make the most of every […] More
Have you ever been told to just “think positive” and your problems will go away? Or that to achieve your goals, all you have to visualize them with positive intent? It’s a philosophy that’s grown incredibly popular thanks to books like The Secret and Law of Attraction. In fact, celebrities such as Will Smith, Jim […] More
If you’ve read articles on Hack Spirit, you’ve probably heard wise sayings from master Buddhists like The Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. It’s a peaceful philosophy that emphasizes non-attachment and the art of letting go. But have you considered that it might be able to help you not give a f*ck? Yep, by practicing some […] More
Are you often stressed? Do you feel like the little things get to you too easily? Well, this guide’s perfect for you. Here, you’ll learn how to not give a fuck. That’s right — this is your chance to refresh your mindset to live a happier, more fulfilling life. However, do understand this: Not giving […] More
The more you sit around and do nothing with your life, the more you’ll want to sit around and do nothing with your life. Even if you feel urges now and then to get up and get on with it, laziness makes it so that the allure of just staying put is far more appealing […] More