Do you often feel the need for constant validation? If yes, then know that you are not alone. Most of us want to be acknowledged, understood, and accepted. Even if life feels unfair and everything goes upside down, we like people to tell us that it will be okay....

“Helping others is the way we help ourselves.” – Oprah Winfrey. Did you know that helping others can do wonders for your health? As surprising as it may sound, when we help others, we are not only making the world a better place, but we are also helping ourselves to...

“Avoidance is the best short-term strategy to escape conflict, and the best long-term strategy to ensure suffering.” – Brendon Burchard. Avoidance behaviours or avoidance coping is a very common but ineffective way of coping in which a person alters their behaviour in...

How often have you come across the term ‘Psychopath'? Your answer might well be ‘frequently, especially if you have developed a penchant for Netflix documentaries. A better question that arises, however, is, what does it really mean? A psychopath is not merely a...

"Surround yourself with people who add value to your life. Who challenges you to be greater than you were yesterday? Who sprinkles magic into your existence, just like you do to theirs? Life isn't meant to be done alone. Find your tribe, and journey freely and loyally...

Resentment is defined as a negative emotion often experienced due to being mistreated (or perceived by us as being mistreated)and is more common than we might think. Frustration, anger, and disappointment are a part of our lives. However, when these feelings become...

Taking care of our mental health is very important. I write to that effect most weeks in my articles here. Some may think even more so though in the post-pandemic world we are living in. It is crucial now more than ever that we take responsibility for our mental...

“The biggest challenge to self-control is emotional regulation. Successful people know how to make their emotions servants rather than masters."- Paul TP Wang. Emotions are feelings derived from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships. Our feelings and emotions...

“Happiness is a direction, not a place"- Sydney Harris. We often get so caught up chasing after goals or our dreams that we forget that real happiness can be found in the journey. You may think that you will be happy once you get the promotion you have wanted for so...

“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” - Socrates. There is a strong connection between living simply and living happily. The former can certainly contribute greatly to the latter, meaning there...