happiness

  • Holistic Well-Being: The Key to Living a Healthy Life

    Zooming out from mental health, it’s evident that many interconnected factors contribute to our overall well-being. Mental health isn’t an isolated issue but rather a reflection of various aspects of our lives. Gut Health and Nutrition One such aspect is our gut health and nutrition, which play a pivotal role in influencing our mental well-being.…

  • Meaningless, Meaningful and Happiness in Life

    One of the biggest struggles I’ve had to deal with recently is the idea that my life has been meaningless. This stemmed from watching countless videos about purpose, passion, and meaning. It’s been such a vague journey with no real end in sight because it is such a vague question. What exactly is a meaningful…

  • Learning to be Happy with What You Have

    Are you happy with what you have? I am. This isn’t to say that we shouldn’t have goals or dreams but to learn to enjoy the journey along the way of achieving your goals and dreams. For me, I always felt like I was in a rush to achieve these things but I think there…

  • Why Thrive, Not Just Survive: Reimagining Success Without Suffering

    Growing up in an immigrant family, I witnessed firsthand the relentless work ethic that my family and relatives upheld. It was a world where hard work was synonymous with sacrifice and suffering, where we toiled tirelessly because that’s what we believed life demanded of us. This mindset was ingrained in me from a young age,…

  • Kindly Guide Yourself – Cultivating Kindness and Gratitude: A Path to Self-Guidance

    In nurturing a resilient mind, kindness and gratitude stand as foundational pillars. However, the journey to genuine gratitude can be arduous, often feeling like a forced exercise in recalling memories and people. I’ve discovered a transformative shift by focusing not just on gratitude but on embodying kindness as a guiding principle, especially towards oneself. Kindness,…

  • The Art of Balancing Idealism and Materialism: A Journey Towards Harmony

    In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, we often find ourselves grappling with conflicting ideologies: idealism and materialism. Idealism, rooted in the belief of pursuing higher ideals and values, often clashes with materialism, which emphasizes the acquisition of material possessions and wealth. However, finding harmony between these seemingly opposing forces can lead to a more…

  • Learn to Smile

    “Remember to smile.” — Nelson Mandela I’m starting to feel like everything in life is a skill. Every mannerism, behaviour and action is usually learned until people do it so often that they develop their own style on how to do it. Smiling is the same and while it is simple, I personally it’s extremely…