Self-awareness

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Producing Energy within Yourself to Share with Others

    One of the things that I noticed this week was how I was able to have a positive influence on my environment. Specifically, my parents weren’t feeling too well due to a cold, and I found myself naturally wanting to cheer them up. This simple act was something I never took much notice of because…

  • Decisions, Decisions

    “In the end, we are our choices. Build yourself a great story.” -Jeff Bezos What are the keys to making a good decision? I’ve recently looked back at the past decisions of my life and why my life became the way it did up to this point. In my reflection, I’ve learned that for the…

  • In Learning to Listen to your Body

    I’ll be honest, I just had a mental breakdown recently and I learned a lot especially to listen to my body. Your body and your mind are one, they tell you when and when not to pursue a goal, a choice or a decision. I’ve learned that it’s important to listen to my body to…

  • The Power of Pursuit: Why Chasing Your Desires Is Essential for a Fulfilling Life

    In the grand tapestry of life, our desires act as the colorful threads that weave together our dreams, aspirations, and sense of purpose. Whether it’s a career goal, a personal passion, or a long-held dream, pursuing the things we want is not just a luxury but a fundamental need for a fulfilling and meaningful existence.…

  • Having the Hard Conversations

    “When we avoid difficult conversations, we trade short-term discomfort for long-term dysfunction.” – Peter Bromberg I recently had a conversation with my father about his finances. It wasn’t an easy conversation. As a matter of fact, on my end, I could see that he was incredibly angry and frustrated. At one point, I told him…

  • Order, Chaos & Value

    “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” – Stephen Sondheim Similarly, life, in and of itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos. If you’re reading this, chances are that you live in a fast paced chaotic world. Things are moving day by day and nothing really sits…