Recently, I started to truly understand the concept of “letting go.” While overused, hanging onto grudges or anger hurts only ourselves. Yet, letting go offers freedom and opportunity — something, perhaps, many of us wish we had more of. When beginning to write this article, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the power of […]

You make goals, meticulously plan out the action steps, and work hard for them. And finally, you do achieve your goals! Watching your hard work pay off gives you so much happiness. You feel immensely proud of yourself. Until you come across a friend's post on social media, celebrating a milestone that you've yet to […]

I have talked to many people whose relationships have ended because they felt like "they were doing everything". Over time, they started to resent their partners and became exhausted until they wanted out. This is not uncommon. Unfortunately, we don't always see the signs, or we do but don’t know how to fix the relationship […]

In our everyday lives, emotions act as the colors that paint our experiences. They make us feel happy, sad, excited, or angry, guiding how we act and react. But sometimes, these feelings can become overwhelming, like waves crashing over us, making it hard to stay afloat. That's where emotional self-regulation comes in. It's like having […]

Have you ever heard someone say, "Speak up for yourself"? Well, that's essentially what being assertive is all about. It's not about being loud or bossy; it's about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a confident and respectful way. Think of it as finding that perfect balance between being too passive (keeping quiet and letting […]

As I was getting ready this morning, I was listening to a podcast that got me thinking about the promises we make.  When we make promises to others, we go above and beyond to make sure that we keep that promise. Be it with family, friends or colleagues, we want to always keep our word. […]

You’ve probably heard this one before: Putting yourself first isn’t selfish.  Yet, the way some people have taken this concept and ran with it makes this point entirely debatable. Many people seem to take the “focus on yourself” mantra of the last few years and twisted it to mean “I am more important than everyone […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you asked yourself, “Why is this happening to me?”.  Such situations may be about a predicament – like, “why am I always unlucky?” – but it is not always in the negative. You may also find yourself asking why you are “successful” or "lucky." We tend to […]

Do you know someone who is self-centered, concerned more about themselves than others? Do you think you are self-centered or do you strive to prioritize the needs of those around you? Self-centeredness is a common human trait that stems from a preoccupation with oneself and a lack of consideration for others. When we are self-centered, […]