My 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year

...in case you missed them.

Dear friends,

My name is Ryan Delaney, and I’m the writer of Beyond Self Improvement. If you’re new, welcome! If you’re an old-timer, welcome back! And if you’re not already, please subscribe to get my next essay in your inbox.

Two Wednesdays ago, I published Forget New Year, New You. Embrace Who You Already Are. I didn’t post anything last week unintentionally. I was tired, and catching up on reading, movies, and chocolate sure felt great.

The year 2023 was a “good” year on a scale from poor to great. Too much computer time and little time outside the house kept it from being very good or great. Also, by seeking satisfaction from the achievements related to X, this newsletter, my coaching clients, and the business writing I do for a client, I lost sight of the joy in life’s daily activities like eating lunch, brushing my teeth, and folding laundry. My intention for 2024 is to rediscover the fun in everyday life.

Thank you

I also express my gratitude and appreciation to all who made the time to read the newsletter each week throughout 2023. And thank you to those who emailed a kind message or liked or left a thoughtful comment on an article. You make this newsletter fun, meaningful, and, yes, satisfying.

Are you finding joy in the everyday?

I looked at the stats for the 51 articles I published in 2023 (Beyond Self Improvement’s first year) and compiled a list based on what you liked and commented on most. Here are the ten most popular:

1. Use the Good Stuff

2. 11 Ways I Ruined My Life (and How I Live Now)

3. Your Inner Peace Is Not For Sale

4. To Learn Is to Be Human

5. The 3 Personality Types in Buddhist Psychology: Which One Are You?

6. The Pursuit of Genuine Joy

7. Beyond Burnout: The 2 Essential Ingredients for Sustainable Wellbeing

8. Look Where You Want to Go

9. The Subway Serenade

10. Breaking Free From Taking Things Personally

Lastly, I’d love to hear what ideas, if any, from my articles have been especially beneficial in finding greater well-being in your daily life. Please reply to this email or leave a comment below. I plan to share the best ideas in a future article with your permission.

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