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Can you truly forgive & forget?
Posted on January 1, 2021 Leave a Comment
Who hasn’t been hurt by the actions or words of another person? Wounds of any kind can leave you with lasting feelings of anger and bitterness. We all heard a phrase “Forgive & forget” but what does it mean exactly? Some follow this phrase without even giving a second to think of what it actually […]
Big lie about your talent
Posted on December 15, 2020 1 Comment
What exactly is talent anyway? I’m a firm believer that talent is not something you are born with. You are only born with passion. Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest in effort. As Angela Duckworth wrote in her book “Grit” (visit Book section for more info), “…without effort, your talent […]
Is materialism good or bad?
Posted on November 29, 2020 Leave a Comment
Why materialism always gets a bad press? Is the stereotype true that people who are highly materialistic (where their priority is money, possessions & status) tend to be more selfish? Research shows that highly materialistic people are largely selfish & prefer to build meaningful relationships with items they buy as opposed to people. Life becomes […]
Courage – your new best friend
Posted on November 8, 2020 Leave a Comment
cour·age/ˈkərij/ noun: the ability to do something that frightens one Courage is something that everybody wants. Fear, no doubt, is something no one wants to encounter. Fear can interfere in every aspect of our life. It controls our sleep, stress levels, and many other things that make life worth living. Courage is like muscle. The […]
Impressions. Not necessarily first ones.
Posted on October 18, 2020 Leave a Comment
First impressions are quick, powerful, and lasting. What about those impressions that are not the first? Are we obligated to constantly impress people we know? After a while, personalities clashes, jokes goes flat, relationships fizzle. Is there a way to bounce back or should we impress people each time we see them? Not everyone gets […]
Is it an ultimatum or psychological manipulation?
Posted on October 11, 2020 1 Comment
“Do this or I’m gone!”, “Do this or you will regret it!”, “It’s either my way or highway”… Sounds familiar? Hearing such statements is not pretty. Saying it to someone is worse. There is a difference between an ultimatum and a choice, and the options in an ultimatum are not usually pleasant. It is common for […]
Power of “Not Yet”
Posted on October 4, 2020 Leave a Comment
Yet… Powerful 3 letter word that to me means hope. It’s a phenomenon of some sort that changes your attitude, your approach to things & gives you hope for learning and potential success on the end. Attach it on the end of negative thoughts that would otherwise end without ambition. You will immediately see the […]
Jumpstart on your accomplishments
Posted on September 28, 2020 Leave a Comment
We’ve all been thru heartaches, depressions, unfulfilled aspirations & endlessly chasing dreams. The list can go on & on. Often I hear statements such as “That’s not what I wanted to do for a living”, “I regret not doing such & such”, “I wish I fulfilled my dream of (fill in the blank)”. My grandmother […]
Can we have friends outside of social media?
Posted on September 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
Friendship is a sacred bond. Second only to romantic love. You might be stuck with your family & prioritize your spouse, but you enter friendships voluntarily. In today’s social media heavy society, people might get confused about the “friend” status. The virtual illusion makes us believe that every acquaintance or acquaintance of acquaintance who invites […]
Accomplish more by doing less
Posted on August 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
You know that I’m a big proponent of working hard, which sometimes translates to work more, never stop learning & continue to accomplish more in life. However life is not all about racking up lists of accomplishments & goals. If this is your one & only way of validating self worth- you might get discouraged […]
