It’s super hard to keep feelings in check,Like trying to hold water with a net.Those moments hit, stomach drops,We snap, regret the emotional chops. Feelings crash, then guilt creeps,Even when others are the ones who leap.It’s rough, shaking off those moods,Staying chill takes major attitude. I’ve struggled, anxiety’s a beast,Makes every little thing feel increased.After […]
Realigning My Compass: Embracing the Imperfections and Celebrating Self
Let’s dive straight in. My journal often looks like a battleground between my ambitions and the actual pace of life. I’ve realized something crucial lately—my planning often spirals out of a sense of guilt. I’m constantly trying to play catch-up for lost time, which only adds to the chaos. This cycle of re-planning and looking […]
Finding My Stride: Overcoming Setbacks on the Trail to Triumph
Falling short of our goals can sting, especially when you’ve poured your heart into achieving them. I recently found myself wrestling with a cocktail of disappointment and sadness after a trekking expedition that didn’t go as planned. I’m usually the type who sticks to a plan—come rain or shine. But this time, I deviated, and […]
Understanding Others: The Key to Resolving Conflicts
Ever noticed how people love to say “facts aren’t feelings”? It’s true, but here’s the kicker: other people’s feelings are facts to them. It’s ironic how some folks spend ages trying to argue others out of their feelings. Like, seriously, has that ever actually worked? Not really. Accepting how someone feels is the first step […]
Self-Sabotage
I have an embarrassingly long list of things I promise myself to do and then not do it — sometimes even intentionally. I’ve had different labels and often legit reasons/excuses for them. But it never dawned on me, that collectively this is called self-sabotaging. Credit goes to a recent book I read. Self-sabotage is the […]
Finding joy and magic in the mundane
Many of us treat joy like our mothers treat “the good silverware” — only brought out for special occasions. “The tyranny of when” – the idea that we will only be happy “when” we’ve lost weight, gone for that dream vacation, got a better job, or it’s your birthday. We tend to wait for these […]
Rewire your brain
Most self-help advice for any anxious, depressed, or anyone going through some mental trauma revolves around rewiring your brain. “X steps to fix your mood forever.” Although well-intentioned, they all seem to skip a critical step. In order to rewire your brain, you first need to identify exactly when your brain is spiraling out of […]
From Cacti Killer to Gardener
This quote hits home. I’ve tried growing plants a couple of times. And I’ve killed all of them – every single time. I’m talking about killing – Aloe vera and cactus, also known as the king and queen of the most indestructible plants on every gardening list. After a while, I ran out of excuses […]