How to Get Big Results with Atomic Habits
We all love a good transformation story. Someone goes from struggling to thriving, and it feels like magic. It’s inspiring because we crave that kind of dramatic, life-changing shift. But experiencing a change like that isn’t the result of one big moment—it’s built on small, consistent actions. In Atomic Habits, James Clear explains this through […]
Living with Pain
I’m in a lot of pain from my accident. Of course, I don’t want to be, but just wishing it away isn’t exactly a plan. When my body hurts, it doesn’t just stop there—my mind gets involved, trying every trick it knows to get rid of it. And if I deny the pain, it’s like […]
Mindfulness on Demand
Because I got hit by a car, I’m very limited in movement right now. Everything takes longer, requires help, and many activities I enjoy are off-limits for now. Getting through the day takes a lot of patience with myself. Even something as simple as a shower is a slow, careful process. I have to stay […]
How Mental Tools Aid Healing
I have a cast on my right arm and hand because of a fracture near my wrist. Interestingly, this cast isn’t what’s healing the bone itself. My body is doing that on its own, slowly. So why wear a cast? It’s not a magic fix; it’s there to protect me from doing more harm while […]
Don’t Lose Your Mind
I would like to always be kind, thoughtful, and considerate. I think many of us want that. But then, life throws us a tough moment, and we quickly react with a sharp and cruel response. How does that happen? We don’t want to be mean to people we know and love, but stress pushes us, […]
Plant a Seed
Whenever I set a new goal, I need to start by reminding myself: this will take time. Sometimes, I imagine a long-term goal like a tiny seed, full of potential but needing care and time to flourish. Just like a seed, my goal starts small, but holds the promise of something great, something that will […]
My Kind of World
When I interact with others, I hope they’ll respond with patience and kindness. However, I understand that I can’t control their behavior. Since I know that I want and need patience and kindness in my life, I cannot wait for other people to give it to me. I need to practice patience and kindness for […]
