Arguably too many people exist without a purpose in life. They wake up, asking the universe, What the hell is this another day for? Is this all there is? After today, what next? Don’t get me wrong. Living without a purpose doesn’t happen only to those who seem to be suffering or in pain,…
Continue reading →Quick Navigation Book Summary in 3 Sentences Book Review Book Notes and Quotes The Power of Habit Summary in 3 Sentences Habits are awfully powerful that they can decide the fate not only of an individual, but also of companies, organizations and societies. To change a habit, identify and maintain the cue and the reward, but…
Continue reading →Goal setting is a skill in and of itself. There’s no doubt about that. There’s also no doubt that it is a skill only a few give some thought about. A lot of people ignore it, especially when they think they have too much on their plate as if goal setting isn’t needed at…
Continue reading →You’re clueless. Everything seems a plausible choice. Between a multitude of possible options, you think there’s only a bit of difference between them. It’s just that there’s a lot of them. Do you know how to make good decisions in life? Is there a guarantee that they’re going to be that good? What is…
Continue reading →We drove to where the wake was held. We were laughing upon getting there. But as we got out of the car, we felt the gloom that was in the air. “We’re here,” I sighed. Someone’s passed away again. There have been two deaths within this year, I thought. While we were staying on…
Continue reading →Think about how your typical day goes for a moment. What are the activities you give your all to? Are you the kind who prioritizes work as if your world revolves around it? What are the other aspects of your life in which you always do your best? You know, sometimes it’s these simple…
Continue reading →I’d contend that our self-esteem becomes strongest when we’re alone working towards our grand goals. It always seems to ask us what we’re actually made of in finishing even just a single task. It sucks sometimes. Do we work best when we’re alone? Anyway, understanding how to overcome low self-esteem entails understanding how it…
Continue reading →It’s so easy to think how icky you’re supposed to feel when procrastinating. You might think, I’ve been there. I’ve been a terrible procrastinator. Surely, procrastination is the thief of time I’ll never get back … But is it all really just a phase? Should unlearning procrastination be easy, too? Procrastination is a learned…
Continue reading →To say that having a session of overthinking—thinking too much—from time to time might not be that bad. Overthinking, that dreaded term. We know that it doesn’t really help, it only leads to headache, it’s hassling. Yet we do it, perhaps for fear of being called an idiot for a wrong decision made. I’ve…
Continue reading →(Image: Chris Fort) The world is full of uncertainties—whether they’re perceived or just real. Have you mastered how to find peace of mind already? It all starts when you wake up. If you’re not a morning person like me, turning the alarm clock off is a curse. What happens if I didn’t go to…
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