Coping with Setbacks
I used to hate the saying “two steps forward, one step back.” It always seemed unfair that after putting in all the effort to move ahead, I’d suddenly be dragged back again—like some invisible force kept holding me back. That one step back used to feel like failure, and it could be enough to make […]
Stop Worrying
My mind used to slip into relentless loops of repetitive thoughts—about my workload, family worries, and all the other “bla bla bla” of life. But with practice, I’ve learned that I actually have the ability to decide where my thoughts go and what I think about throughout the day. It didn’t happen overnight, though. It […]
My Obsession with Self-Help Books
Every morning, I read a few pages from a book. The book is usually about habits, behaviors, and thought patterns. I’ve been reading these kinds of books for years. For the most part, they share similar information, with new perspectives like people’s experiences, a new way to phrase something, or sometimes even new ideas for […]
Uncomfortable But Worth It
I was thinking about how to get things done. Just like everyone else, there are some things that come easy to me. We all have certain talents or aptitudes that feel natural as soon as we try them. There are also tasks and activities that become easier over time. Anything we do repeatedly becomes familiar […]
Beat Decision Fatigue: Simple Strategies for a More Focused Life
Did you know the average person makes over 35,000 decisions a day? From what to wear to what to eat for breakfast, this constant stream of choices can leave us feeling mentally drained and struggling to make well-considered decisions. This is decision fatigue, a state of mental overload that impacts our ability to focus and […]
What Self-Acceptance Really Means (and Why It Matters)
Some people misunderstand self-acceptance. They might worry it means settling for who you are and giving up on becoming better. Others might fear it’s an excuse for bad behavior, thinking “if I accept myself as a monster, then everyone has to deal with it.” The truth is, self-acceptance is more about understanding yourself in this […]
