Hard conversations make people feel uncomfortable. Uncomfortable because people anticipate negative outcomes or intense emotions from the conversation. Usually, the source of difficult discussions and conflict comes from miscommunication and misunderstanding. Barriers may appear in challenging conversations. For one, the other person is not making an effort to listen. Or
Our virtual lives have made ghosting an easy option to end relationships. Ghosting is when someone leaves you without an explanation. No calls, no messages and no responses to your calls or messages. There are many reasons why people disappear. One reason is they stop caring. If you don'
Sometimes, you need to take risks. If you take it, you may gain valuable experiences, money or more than you can imagine. Yet, there is the possibility of loss if you take risks. This decision can be paralysing. In this instance, consider the worst that can possibly occur. For some,
Do not compare yourself with others. Comparing with others is like chasing a mirage, an illusory image in your mind that is not real. We are all born with varying privileges and in different circumstances. Some will be richer and poorer than you. Prettier or uglier than you. More talented
The past shapes the present. Whether good or bad, your current situation is the consequence of the thoughts and actions made in the past. Your current health condition is the result of past unhealthy habits. Your current social support network is the outcome of the time and effort in building
Our world that constantly tells us what to do. Become rich, like Jeff Bezos or Jack Ma. Become beautiful, like the Instagram influencers. Become famous, like YouTube stars. It is easier to follow the crowd. Norms are tried paths for it doesn't require deep thinking. Though sooner or
From a young age, children were asked... What do you want to be when you grow up? A policeman. A teacher. A doctor. Children don't know, really. Their answers are based on adult's expectations and limited experiences. As children grow up into their 30s, 40s, 50s
Love and loss shape our lives. All of the world's stories and history involve love and loss. People are most vulnerable at this time. Love is when there is a deep connection with a thing or another person. Love comes with attachment, care and concern. It is also
People come in all shapes and sizes. Every person goes through different experiences, carry different thoughts and feel different emotions. Like a snowflake, not one person is alike. Often these differences overpower us. Society constantly convinces us that the "different others" are dangerous and their sole purpose is
Making mistakes is the discovery of new information that is not available within your knowledge. For example, discovering that there are purple cauliflower, not just white. Or that traffic can flow on the left, not just the right. When you discover a mistake, you can decide to accept or ignore
We live in a world where productivity is celebrated, speed is craved, and efficiency is coveted. This world tells us that success is to be rich and famous. To be rich and famous, we need to be quick, smart and hard-working. But not everyone is built for this way. Some
Essentials are things that sustain you. The stuff, activities and people that maintain your health and sanity. Some examples of essentials are food for nutrition, exercise for physical fitness and sufficient sleep for mental health. Categories of essentials are similar with most people and yet, differ for each person. Some