The waves of uncertainty and self-doubt.
They come and go. Just when you thought you were pretty settled, like waves, uncertainty and self-doubt hit you. When you thought you were on the right path, here comes a wave to freeze you still.
Read More…Is it too late?
Even in my twenties I thought it was too late for me to start something new. And so it’s been until recently. I suppose age has a lot to do with it. Now that I am deep into my 40’s, I have come to feel that I have much less to lose. All those what […]
Read More…Is the love over and should you leave?
If you are asking yourself whether or not you should leave your relationship, that in itself should be a red flag. But breaking up isn’t so simple, especially if you have kids. Asking your friends for advice might leave you even more baffled. So, instead of bending your friends’ ears for advice you probably won’t […]
Read More…Understanding yourself; books that may help you.
From personal experience, a lot of self-search and study, I have come to believe that the best way to overcome our problems is by facing them and understanding them. Once we know what is ailing us we are ready to move on and become our best selves. Self-help books may not be so helpful. We […]
Read More…Our hopes and dreams.
Of course our hopes and dreams are shattered at some time but this doesn’t mean we can’t dream on.
Read More…What makes your heart grow?
When you’ve protected yourself from harm by staying away from people half your life, and then join the crowd, you are amazed at how much better it is to risk being hurt and feel your heart beating again through the thoughtful acts of kindness that others offer you. Our hearts grow bigger for different reasons. We feel […]
Read More…Why are we attracted to jerks?
Bad boys, or jerks, in everyday jargon, are defined by Psychology Today as: Narcissistic, emotionally unavailable, highly extroverted, rude, reckless, irresponsible, somewhat psychopathic; as lacking sensitivity towards people, or merely lacking empathy. However, they also have the alluring traits women fall for: Charisma, extroversion, fun and confidence. There are six primary reasons why women are attracted […]
Read More…We are responsible for 40% of our happiness.
Attaining happiness is a common goal. And while each person’s measure of happiness is a very unique and personal experience, we all can attain it. Our individual happiness depends on different factors, some we have no control of and others we are actually responsible for. So how do we steer ourselves towards a happier state of mind?
Read More…Surviving January.
January is the Monday of the year. Probably the toughest month to get through. Right after the holiday break. All the parties, celebrations with friends and families come to a dead halt right after New Year’s. And there we are, facing a New Year with resolutions or not in the midst of winter. Which is […]
Read More…Existential crisis or midlife crisis?
The term Midlife Crisis originated with Sigmund Freud, who thought that in middle age, people began to be plagued by the fear of impending death. Since Freud’s coining of the phrase, the term is widespread in our culture and is often used to explain uncharacteristic, out-of-the-blue yet stereotypical behavior—a 50-year old man buying a flashy sports car […]
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