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If you don’t already know, the School of Life is where folks are gaining an education in the master subject of emotional intelligence. With its headquarters in the UK, the school offers virtual lessons and people-to-people classes on such topics like how to relate to your family or how to communicate better in love.
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In an effort to aid people to lead more fulfilling lives, School of Life offers therapy, books and incredible videos that break down the intricacies of everyday life in a thought provoking and easy-to-digest manner. Expand your mind with these 5 videos that show a range of what one can learn at the School of Life.
1. HOW TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON
This video breaks down the 10 virtues of what it means to be a nice person and how to function and thrive in modern day society. How many of the characteristics do you possess?
2. WHAT IS LITERATURE FOR?
Literature is actually good for you, and after watching this video you’ll find out all the reasons why. Start by looking at this Goodnet recommended reading list that will inspire your inner good doer and get your literature fix on.
3. LOVING AND BEING LOVED
This intelligent video begins with the very beginning of what life was like as children. It explores that how as kids, folks are accustomed to being shown love without the expectation of giving back. Once adulthood sets in, there comes a need to switch that dynamic and possess the ability to support and put someone else ahead of ourselves to reach a mature loving relationship.
4. DIGITAL SABBATH
The benefits of reducing screen time and leaving those emails for a solid 24-hours is promoted in this video. It’s said best here at 0:21 – “It’s been too long since we were properly bored. And the good things happen when you have to search for something interesting to do.”
5. THE SMALL PLEASURES
A whole day without commitments, talking to a five-year old, French fries – these are just some of the little bits of happiness that are presented in this clip. What are your life’s small pleasures? What tiny gestures or things do you appreciate?
