Allow The Right Passion To Become Your Purpose
For two weeks, I have been looking into the topic of “follow your passion,” whether it’s a good idea or just a dumb advice. Passion is defined as a strong feeling toward an activity that people like, that they find important, and in which they…
Underneath The Victim Label Lies Anger
It may not be intentional, but somewhere along the way, some people adopt the fact that their victimhood gives them an excuse to remain trapped. “As long as I am a victim, I have a reason to wallow in sadness and self-pity.” No one wants…
Missing The Moment While Still Living It
Bittersweet, a taste we are all familiar with when we face changes in life. It’s the feeling of excitement what lays ahead mixed with sadness about what must be left behind. Everything has its inevitable opposites in life and they go hand in hand –…
Better Odds Await The Risk Taker
Life just keeps presenting us with tough choices. Should I accept this new job? Should I ask her out? Should I tell him how I feel? Should I start my own business? Should we launch this month? Should I travel alone? Should I post this…
My Awkward Issue With Eye Contact
Of all awkward moments in my life, maintaining eye contact is certainly in the top three. There, I said it! I used to find eye contact extremely awkward in a conversation. Today, it still can be. The issue is: Too much eye contact, then people…
Happiness Is Just Around Your Expectations
Lately, have you caught yourself having expectations from others whenever a plan or appointment has been made? Did it turn out the way you wanted it? Are you disappointed with people because they don’t do what they say? Do you secretly expect others to react…
Why I’m A Change Enthusiast
I didn’t always like changes. As a matter of fact, I was afraid of it and I hated it. For the longest time, change has been this word that leaves an ominous aftertaste and I couldn’t figure out why. And I’m not the only one….
When Stress Leads To The Cookie Jar
Emotional eating, who among us hasn’t reached for a bag of chips after an exhausting day at work or a jar of cookies during a painful breakup? Emotional eating can be defined as eating salty, fatty, or sugary foods to calm negative emotions. It’s a…
Shift FOMO to Focus On My Objective
The fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is the feeling of anxiety, envy, insecurity, or regret we have when other people are having positive and exciting experiences in their lives and we are not. The term may be new, but the feeling itself…
Social Media, A Wide Surface With A Lonely Depth
I can’t help but notice people around me having their face pushed unto their mobile screen, myself included. Whether we’re waiting for the bus, sitting on the couch, or even studying for an exam, somehow, we reach into our pocket and check every social media…
Of The Deadly Sins, Only Envy Is No Fun At All
Envy is the pain caused by the desire for the advantage of others, such as superior quality, achievement, or possession. We desire those qualities for ourselves, or we wish that other people lack them. Our strong desire can set off a painful overwhelming emotion seeded…
Our pain, Insecurities, And Challenges Are A Part Of Us
Numbing yourself with alcohol and drugs won’t make these feelings go away. Moving to another city or flying to another planet won’t keep you safe. And pushing yourself to work past the point of human exhaustion won’t make you forget anything. Wherever you go, as…
