Breaking the ever-present wall of manufactured concern. — “Love is, in fact, an intensification of life, a completeness, a fullness, a wholeness of life.” — Thomas Merton We use the word “love” so often these days. In many ways, it has become a tongue-in-cheek expression of endearment rather than a genuine characteristic of a healthy society. …

Focus on the next small step, not the mile. — “Happiness is not something you get when you win a lottery, happiness is what you have even without money, it is the realization of living a fulfilled life.” — Ojingiri Hannah Ten years from now, where do you see yourself? That sort of question arises in job interviews or family…

Don’t take writing too seriously. — “I kept always two books in my pocket: one to read, one to write in.” — Robert Louis Stevenson You don’t need another lecture on how to write. Tons of articles and videos flood the internet already. And finding them isn’t hard at all. Most of us have read plenty…

Chasing wealth won’t make you happy anyway. — “The best things in life aren’t things.” — Art Buchwald The greatest currency is freedom. It allows us to earn what we have. And it gives us space to do what matters. We put ourselves in a prison of unhappiness when we ignore this. …

Embracing stillness and acknowledging your feelings. — “I’m stressed, and I don’t know why.” That’s the first line of a journal entry dated almost a year ago. The sun was beaming into my bedroom as if it portrayed the kind of day I was about to have. Birds were chirping in their majestic voices. It all seemed…

Because we’re all one narcissistic move away from ruining our lives. — “Victory is a thousand times sweeter when you’re the underdog.” — Jenny Han It feels good being on top. Everyone directs attention towards you. No matter who you are or where you‘re from, winning is essential. There’s nothing wrong with that. …

Lower your expectations. — “Keep low expectations and life gets pretty good.” — Anthony Hopkins We esteem too much of ourselves. Our pedestals are nothing more than used Amazon boxes placed at the edge of our seats. At the same time, we don’t give ourselves enough credit. We don’t believe in our ability to…

Focus on living a selfless life. — “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln Everybody follows a passion. We chase dreams. Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder or sitting on a beach in the Caribbean islands, we humans want to feel fulfilled. We…

Denial makes you stronger — It had been two weeks since I submitted my application. I worked hard to make sure every detail was as perfect as it could be. No mistakes. No inaccurate information. I was starting to doubt myself, double-checking my credentials to ensure I was a worthy prospect. …