Whose bags do you carry?

In most interactions, we often find ourselves entangled in the threads of others’ problems. It’s a curious phenomenon – how someone else’s grievance can suddenly become our burden, and soon enough, we are snared. The ancient philosopher Epictetus...

The 90-day joy challenge

Who does not want to feel more fulfilled, happier, and just plain old joyous? Well, what if I shared a very simple exercise that will get you there in 90 days? And this should take you less than 10 minutes every day. Well, here it is. Get yourself a journal, and then...

Not my circus, not my monkeys

“Not my circus, not my monkeys” – the wonderfully apt Polish proverb perfectly captures the art of maintaining emotional boundaries. Frankly, not every problem needs to become our three-ring spectacle. In life’s grand circus, we often find ourselves...

It’s amazing

So much occurs each day that we take for granted: a meal, the cross-walk attendant who always greets and smiles, an unexpected, well-thought-of service. Yet, so much of that goes unnoticed. Every day is filled with amazing things; the issue is our inability to...

Stop, smell the roses

In our fast-paced world, we often forget to be. We rush from one task to another, and our minds are constantly elsewhere. But what if the secret to productivity lies in being more present? Presence isn’t just about stopping to smell the roses; it’s about...