How Mature Are You?

Age alone does not an adult make. But what does? What makes you finally, really an adult? Adulthood is a social construct. For that matter, so is childhood. But like all social constructs, they have real consequences. They determine who is legally responsible for their actions and who is not, what roles people are allowedContinue reading “How Mature Are You?”

Let Go Of What No Longer Serves You

In life, we often hold on to things that aren’t helping us elevate to the next level. We hold on to relationships, friendships, jobs and even bad habits that no longer serve us. Why do we do this? Because, for the most part, people fear the unknown. We tend to get scared at the ideaContinue reading “Let Go Of What No Longer Serves You”

Perfection is an Illusion

The pursuit of perfection accompanies many of us in all areas of life: We want to do a great job, have a flawless body, spend wonderful holidays on beaches that look and feel like paradise, and then post the perfect pictures of this perfect trip on Instagram. We are always pushing ourselves to the limitContinue reading “Perfection is an Illusion”

Whatever Happens, Happens For The Best

I know most of you reading this will not agree to, whatever happens, happens for the best and that’s okay! I have always been an ardent believer of it and I live by it. I’m always asked by people how I’m this optimistic, and I always tell them that I leave things to God, notContinue reading “Whatever Happens, Happens For The Best”

Perseverance

Here are three real-life inspiring stories that just left me awestruck! Satya NadellaSatya Nadella wasn’t born with a net worth of $85 million. It isn’t his luck that he is the CEO of a tech giant. He joined Microsoft in 1992 and it took him 22 years to work for a position that was cultivated by BillContinue reading “Perseverance”

Make Yourself A Priority

Conventional wisdom centers around giving more of yourself to others in your life than you would to what you want to accomplish. You’re taught to make sacrifices and put your needs secondary because that’s how you’ll become a better person. However, not making yourself a priority is keeping you from accomplishing your goals and gettingContinue reading “Make Yourself A Priority”

Are You Carrying Unnecessary Baggage?

Everyone has baggage. But does your baggage define you? Very often we keep carrying on our baggage, afraid of letting go. Emotional baggage are all the little insecurities that manifest over our lifetime, as a result of our experiences or upbringing. Our emotional baggage can undermine both our relationships and our happiness, but it mainlyContinue reading “Are You Carrying Unnecessary Baggage?”

The Joy of Giving Lasts More Than The Joy of Getting

Joy or happiness is a state of mind. It is a feeling that keeps people healthy and fit.  There is a famous quote ‘The more you give of yourself, the more you find yourself.’ There are many reasons why giving is important. It is a way to show appreciation, to say thank you, or toContinue reading “The Joy of Giving Lasts More Than The Joy of Getting”

Know Thyself

Your “self” lies before you like an open book. Just peer inside and read: who you are, your likes and dislikes, your hopes and fears; they are all there, ready to be understood. This notion is popular but is probably completely false! Psychological research shows that we do not have privileged access to who weContinue reading “Know Thyself”