Personal Development

  • Beyond Mental Health: Goal Setting

    When I finally reached a point of full recovery in mental health, I started to wonder what I wanted to do in this life. Most of the issues that I faced in terms of mental health usually stemmed from fear. Once I realized that fear wasn’t serving me and was holding me back from living…

  • Responsibility For Your Self in Mental Health

    “With great power comes great responsibility” – Voltaire One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in dealing with mental health issues is the realization that I have a responsibility to myself. It’s only after taking care of my own well-being that I can truly help others. By living a fulfilling life, I believe I can…

  • Beyond Mental Health: Scheduling Your Day

    One of the things that happens once I figured out how to address a majority of my mental and emotional health with the help of many books and videos is that there ends up being a lot of time in the day. This free time allows me to build a stronger foundation for my self…

  • Controlling Your Influences

    One of the things that I strongly believe is that I can create a good life for myself. But the question is, how? A key component is learning to control the influences in my life. While I certainly can’t control everything, there are many things that are within my control, such as my interests and…

  • The Art of Giving and Receiving: Nurturing Gratitude and Understanding

    Receiving is often seen as a passive act, something that happens to us without much effort on our part. However, the art of receiving goes beyond simply accepting what is given to us; it involves a deep sense of gratitude and understanding. In a world that often celebrates the act of giving, we must also…

  • There are No Shortcuts to Consistency and Hard Work

    I must admit that I used to be one of those people who always looked for shortcuts and unconventional ways to do things. While it has been useful at times, I’ve seen how cutting corners can actually make my life worse. The good news is that shortcuts exist, but they’re just not worth it without…

  • On Deciding the Non-Negotiables of Life

    “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity. This is one reason why meaningful change does not require radical change. Small habits can make a meaningful…

  • Organize Your Thoughts and Get Your Life in Order

    In the quest for a more organized and fulfilling life, one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects is the organization of our thoughts. How we think not only shapes our actions but also determines the trajectory of our lives. It’s a concept that’s often underestimated, but its impact is profound. Assessing Thoughts: Useful vs.…