One thing I’m realizing about growing up is the need to live with courage. When we are kids, it’s easier to dream big dreams, feel imaginative and inspired, and continue pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones to grow. We feel like we have so much time to make changes and live out so many adventures.Continue reading “courage in adulthood”
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8 life changes from gratitude journaling
A few months ago, I tried out gratitude journaling. The ground rules I set for myself were: a) I would journal at the end of each day, b) I had to write a minimum of 5 things to be grateful for, and c) I would not ignore negative emotions and still write about them whenContinue reading “8 life changes from gratitude journaling”
ONE year of blogging! (some insights)
This month has marked the end of the first year since I started blogging. There were some lessons I had learned from other areas of my life, along with some experimentation that helped me maintain and benefit from this hobby. I’ll write down some of those insights. 🍃1. Don’t be too forceful with work WritingContinue reading “ONE year of blogging! (some insights)”
perfectionism as a tool
A lot of people seem to struggle with perfectionistic tendencies. If you’re aiming for perfection, it can get harder to start a project because you can sense how much work it will take to achieve that perfect vision in your mind. One solution is to start viewing perfectionism as a tool that we can selectivelyContinue reading “perfectionism as a tool”
5 ways to make reading books easier for yourself
1. 🤔Why? Why do you want to read books anyway these days? Is it because you want to learn a specific skill like cooking? Then don’t feel guilty about not being able to make time for other books. Is it because you want to get lost in a fantasy world and escape real life forContinue reading “5 ways to make reading books easier for yourself”
how loving others helps you accept yourself (and vice versa)
If you go online and look at what things can help you increase inner peace in your life, you will come across the concept of self-love. The idea is that the more you love, accept, and believe in yourself, the more resilient you become in dealing with life’s challenges. However, there is another side ofContinue reading “how loving others helps you accept yourself (and vice versa)”
a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)
It has been 10 months since I first started writing this blog. And so far I’ve published 50 posts. ✍️Here are some things I’ve been noticing at this point in my writing journey: 1. Hesitancy due to idealism/ perfectionism Recently I started noticing how I had a lot of ideas in my mind, but itContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)”
dealing with feelings of envy
Ever looked at your peers on the internet in your low moments and thought: Man, why couldn’t I be as mature and accomplished as them? Why do they seem to have figured out their lives and I don’t? Why do they seem luckier than me? Why don’t I have the same level of experience andContinue reading “dealing with feelings of envy”
“bro, it’s just one of those days!”
One of the ways that I’ve taught myself to deal with unpleasant thoughts or feelings on bad days is to just tell myself this: Relax, dude! It’s just one of those days! What does that mean? Sometimes when we’re having a bad day we end up getting stuck in our heads for too long, soContinue reading ““bro, it’s just one of those days!””
people, relationships, existence, & love | #12-20 of 33 things I learned in 2021 (pt. 2)
Part 1 focused on inner emotions and dealing with tough times. Part 2 focuses on relationships with people and oneself, existence, and love. 12. Fully accept people with their flaws. The most fragrant roses have thorns that can hurt sometimes. No one is perfect and everyone has their low moments sometimes. Give yourself and othersContinue reading “people, relationships, existence, & love | #12-20 of 33 things I learned in 2021 (pt. 2)”
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