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  Slow Morning -  Photo by Ron Lach : https://www.pexels.com Back then, I used to equate productivity with constant busyness. My days revolved around ticking items off an endless to-do list, multitasking my way through tasks to accomplish as much as possible in a short amount of time. Slow mornings? To me, those were synonymous with laziness, reserved only for weekends or luxurious holidays at a serene hotel. And even during those rare moments, I’d often feel restless, plagued by guilt for “wasting” time. The habit of staying perpetually busy had become second nature—an autopilot mode that left me feeling disconnected from the concept of unwinding. I tried, on occasion, to indulge in a slow morning, but my mind would always wander back to what I could be doing instead. Productivity had become my identity, and the thought of slowing down felt foreign, almost wrong. Then came the pandemic, and the whole world hit the brakes. Suddenly, my packed schedule was wiped clean. Work was...

  Take your time to heal -  Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com This morning, I woke up feeling like I was back into the system. For the past few days, I didn’t feel like I had a good rest. Even though I slept, I felt like my brain was not resting. I knew that my brain couldn’t wait to work on analyzing what had just happened, but I needed to prioritize my body and give her some break. Now that I feel much better, I allow my brain to do her work - analyzing the event. I didn’t plan it to happen. As a matter of fact, I even deliberately planned not to talk about it. But sometimes, things just happened.  One way led to another, and before I knew it, there was an impulsive confession, a sudden spilling of emotions I’d bottled up for far too long. The moment it happened, my brain scrambled to catch up. “Why did I say that? Should I have held it in?” I wondered.  But amidst the swirl of doubts, something deeper began to rise—relief. Not the kind you shout a...

  Transformation -  Photo by Alexas Fotos: https://www.pexels.com Yesterday, something unexpected sparked a small but powerful shift in my perspective. As I turned on a random podcast suggested by Spotify, a simple yet profound phrase immediately caught my attention: “radical acceptance.” Intriguing, right? Before even diving into the episode, I found myself resonating with the idea. By the time I finished listening—all while briskly power-walking—my mind was buzzing with inspiration. The podcaster shared a personal story that deeply resonated with me. It was one of those moments where every word seemed tailor-made for my current season of life. The key takeaway was clear: if I want real transformation—if I want to make that massive leap forward—it starts with radical acceptance. Also read: Elevate Your New Year to be More Resonance with This Approach What Is Radical Acceptance? At first glance, the term “radical acceptance” might sound passive, like simply rolling over and al...

  Mindful time -  Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com Life is often unpredictable. It can feel like everything is going smoothly, until an unexpected event shakes up your world. That’s exactly what happened to me recently. When it unfolded, I wasn’t prepared. The discomfort was real—a wave of emotions that seemed unrelenting—but deep down, I knew that it happened for me, not to me. Even though I fully understood that, facing it was never easy. I heard that it takes courage to go through this journey as many of us would rather choose a different path, like... to drink it away. So, gently I reminded myself to be patient with myself. There must be a purpose for this. I just needed time to see it clearly. In those first few days, I allowed myself space to adjust to the aftermath. I pulled back, disconnected momentarily from the noise of the world, and asked for God’s guidance. I wanted to understand why this was happening and what I needed to learn from it. I knew this was...

  Visualization - Photo by Alina Rossoshanska/www.pexels.com    Have you ever tried visualization and felt like it just didn’t work for you? Perhaps you’ve followed all the advice from manifestation gurus who promise that visualization is the key to unlocking your dreams. You might even have read about the science behind it, where studies show that the mind and body struggle to distinguish between reality and visualization. And yet, despite all this convincing evidence, you find yourself wondering, “Why isn’t it working for me?” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Like many others, I tried creating vivid mind movies of my goals. I imagined myself living my dream life and achieving my biggest aspirations. But the results were… underwhelming. I questioned everything: Was I doing it wrong? Was I too skeptical from the start? Or... maybe visualization only works for certain types of people. Frustrated, I eventually gave up on the idea, convinced th...

  Fresh start - Photo by Nik on Unsplash As the new year approaches, I've made a bold decision. This time, I won’t complicate things with my New Year’s resolution. No long lists, no lofty ambitions spread across different areas of my life, and no detailed breakdown of goals or targets to hit every month. Not this time. Not again. I’ve learned it the hard way. For years, I approached resolutions with high hopes and structured plans, only to end each year feeling disheartened and disempowered. The meticulously crafted roadmaps didn’t align with how I naturally operate, leaving me feeling demotivated. The thing is… I refuse to give up. I want to give myself another chance after another chance. So, here I am, compassionately giving myself a fresh opportunity to start over. Learning from the above experiences, this year, I pivot. I’m taking a completely new approach—one that feels liberating and authentic. Also read: Your Guide to an Effective End-of-Year Journaling Session Two Priorit...