There is no way that we can imagine getting through a situation where a family member is terminally ill, without awareness of the disease and its manifestations, a heads up on how soon to expect death, or how we can take care of ourselves and them in the best way […]
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‘Older makes you wiser’ is it always true?
‘You should always listen to your elders’‘I have been in this world longer than you have’‘Old ways are the best’ Just how many times have you been told ‘Older makes you wiser’? A little too many times, isn’t it? But is that any true? Let’s consider a scenario: At work, […]
Read MoreThe importance of self-awareness – and how that’s the first step toward change
” Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Self-Awareness is the key to self-mastery.” Life has gotten increasingly robotic in recent years. The majority of our thoughts and actions are automated. We don’t have time to stop and think about our habits, routines, urges, or reactions since they carry […]
Read MoreHow to talk to yourself
When pessimistic thoughts start flowing, it can be a struggle to be positive. With a few steps and tricks, we can conquer our negative thoughts by talking more positively to ourselves. Pretend you are the best friend you always wanted and treat yourself exactly how you would treat them. It […]
Read MoreThe Power Of Words
As author Yehuda Berg states, “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity… Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.” The words we choose and how we use them can make others up or tear […]
Read MoreTime Anxiety: Fear of running out of time.
Remember when you were younger and had all these plans for what you wanted to achieve at different stages of your life? Have you achieved all that you wanted? Why do you feel like time is running out if you haven’t managed to accomplish all the goals you set for […]
Read MoreWhy Valentine’s Day should be about self-love
Valentine’s has in the past been all about celebrating our partners and the idea of being paired up But we’ve seen a cultural shift when it comes to relationships – having a partner has gone from being a universal goal to just one of many options. As we’ve shifted away […]
Read MoreA little faith goes a long way
“Have faith, everything will work out”“You’ve got this. Have faith in yourself” We’ve all grown up to our well-wishers reminding us of a better tomorrow. For us to be patient, for us to work harder, and for us to ‘Have faith’. But what do we mean by faith?Is it luck? […]
Read MoreThe critical elements to New Year resolutions
New Years’ resolution is a declaration of something we wish to achieve during the year. The only difference between a New Year resolution and any other career or life goal is that we use January 1st as a fresh start for making a significant change in our behaviour or life. […]
Read MoreSocial Anxiety in the new normal
Social anxiety is the reluctance to engage in interpersonal & social situations you normally enjoy, because you’re worried about making a mistake, feeling awkward, or embarrassing yourself around others. A lot of people experienced some form of this even before the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it was self-consciousness before a first […]
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