Toxic relationships are those human interactions that make us feel constantly put down, worthless, never good enough, unheard and anything that is emotionally draining us. Toxic relationships are also the ones where a physical abuse[…]
Defining yourself: the role of games and other realities in our life
Many of us play games or are immersed in different realities in our life – such as practicing a certain religion, being workaholic, consumerism, hobbies and so on. To what extent do these realities take[…]
Living with anxiety
Anxiety is a general term that defines “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome”, and it refers to several disorders that are more or less visible and bearable to[…]
Ikigai, the Reason for Being
Ikigai is the Japanese concept that means “finding your reason for being”, finding your life purpose or goal, a reason to get up excited every morning. It was interesting for me to find out that[…]
Job stress: how bad it is and how to deal with it
Job stress is something everyone working is experiencing to a certain degree every day – from low level of stress to moderate, or being a constant high, it affects us one way or another. A certain[…]
No, comparing ourselves with others is not healthy
Comparing ourselves with others is one of the easiest things we can do today, and most probably we all do it one way or another. Starting with the first human interaction with a potential competitor,[…]
Dealing with anxiety and depression
Although this is something we don’t speak about too much, 1 in 13 persons globally suffer of a form of anxiety and 1 in 20 people suffer of depression. Overall, one in four people in[…]
Why you don’t need goals
All my life I’ve worked with goal-setting, and ticking things off the list from time to time to mark their accomplishment. But while the goals had to have an action plan, a lot of willpower[…]
How a dog changes your life
Very recently, I decided I will get a dog. I’ve always wanted one and never had it and even if judging it rationally I don’t really have time for one, I’ve decided some time back[…]
Book recommendation: Shantaram (meaning “man of peace”)
It’s rare that I find a book I read so slowly, with the pen in my hand and savouring each and every word as wisdom I’d like to keep forever with me. The book’s action[…]
The art of giving
“Giving others all that is alive in us – our interest, understanding, our knowledge, our humor, everything in us that’s good. In doing so, we enhance the sense of aliveness in others while enhancing our[…]
What is happiness (for you)?
Happiness is… …when your favorite song starts playing and you have been listening on it on repeat for a few days …when you pay a compliment and see that person’s smile really getting wide and[…]