I used to think growth just happened. I assumed that life, with all its ups and downs, would somehow shape me into a better, stronger version of myself. Challenges would make me resilient, mistakes would make me wiser, and time alone would fill in all the gaps. For a while, I waited, thinking that change…
Tag: reflections
The Subtleness between Existing and Living
Existing is the default. Living is the decision. And it’s a decision we can make every day, in small ways. You don’t need a major life event to start.
Dolce Far Niente
Have you ever experienced life coming at you like a massive wave that propels you downward with your bottom touching the sand underneath. Then as you push yourself up to gasp for breath, another wave hits you down until you’re feeling worn out and just barely there. That’s what I’ve felt for a couple of…
Lessons From Barbie: Empathy, Norms, and Privilege
Introduction The Barbie movie has sparked important conversations about masculinity, feminism, and gender norms. In this article, we will explore the valuable insights that men can learn from the film. From understanding women’s experiences to challenging gender norms, the Barbie movie offers valuable lessons for men and boys. By embracing empathy, recognizing privilege, and breaking…
Unreleased Journal Entries: All The Things I Learned from 2022
They say history repeats itself. Tell me a better way of recording history, if not to write it down in the moment. I’ve been keeping a journal since 2012 and it has greatly improved the quality of my life and how I am trying to live my days as I get the chance to sit…
Dangers when you skip the use of sunscreen?
Too much unprotected sun exposure can lead to premature ageing, sun spots, and even skin cancer. Learn how to protect your skin when you use sunscreen!
How to Break Free From Mental Chatter
Every healthy human being has this internal stream or train of thoughts and feelings that might range from happiness, achievement, hope, down the range of other ones like being self-conscious, fearful and doubtful. The mind that we have is one of evolution’s greatest gift to us in a sense that we can use our brains…
Why Retinol is the New Skincare Grail
The society that we are living puts a lot of premium on how we look, dress and act, and being social creatures we are not exempt from the prying eyes of even the souls we have not met before. Yves Saint Laurent once said that fashions fade, but style is eternal and even though we…
How To Be Mentally Resilient
When we swipe left and right or up and down the various media we are exposed to everyday, we might feel overwhelmed to see that there’s always something wrong happening be it in our local community or to some far-flung area on other points of the Earth. There might be days that on a personal…
Importance of Creating Stress Buffers
We know that times are tough and based on how things are looking, it may take a further dive as the years go by; couple that up with the fact that we have our own personal aspirations and work responsibilities to live by to create a perfect concoction that leads to feeling overwhelmed. Thus, it…
A Sign to Stop Using Your Girlfriend’s Skincare Products: Difference of Men’s and Women’s Skin
When products are marketed to people, one way companies use to increase their revenue and baseline is by making versions that are specially made for men or women. Want to sell that shaver? Make it pink, curvy and “gentle” so it sells to women, on the other hand if you want to sell it to…
In The Wee Hours of the Morning: Benefits of Waking Early
The past few weeks have shown me what peace felt like before the world resumes back to its hurried pace as I wake up in the wee hours of the morning. I love starting my day slow because I believe it sets the pace for the rest of the day. If I hurry past my…
How to Use Toners Like a Dermatologist
If you were to ask me what are the most important skincare steps that you need to have in your routine, then I’m going to answer that it’s cleansing and moisturizing. Then, where does toners come into play? Honestly, at first, I was a bit confused about the whole process to use toners, so I…
the art of de-cluttering
The current principle that I am applying in my days is the principle of de-cluttering- be it from the material things that I have, sense of style, relationships and even my mental and emotional baggage that I’ve been carrying for years.
The Line Between a Wish and Hope
There are days when it feels like I have a lot of burden on my shoulders, and stating it as feeling down would really undermine what it feels like. These are my reflections between the words wish and hope How sadness impacts your life There are days when all I ever wanted to do was…
10 Lessons I’ve Learned Moving Out
No one ever told me that moving out across countries alone can break your heart as if you’ve lost a loved one, the only difference is that you are still alive, albeit a thousand miles away from home. I guess I’ve been fortunate enough to have been given “a living eulogy” during my last week…