Awful Mistake

Some mistakes are awful. Really awful. Some are even destructive. No way to fix them. Of course, you didn’t mean it. And that’s why you feel so guilty. Even explaining how and why it happened is already painful. I am no exception. I know how it feels. Seriously. (I did something really awful recently.) Hey. … Continue Reading →

 

Your Mind is Frozen

My 3-year-old son has a routine of tidying away his toys before bedtime (ok, it’s actually me who does it). 😉 One night, I told him it was bedtime. Time to tidy up, then go upstairs. To my surprise, he picked up a few toys and laboriously carried them, walking carefully towards the first step … Continue Reading →

 

Acceptance is the Last Frontier

When all things fail, and you already did your part, you did your best, you did everything… it’s time to accept. Accept that you don’t control everyone’s behaviors and decisions. Accept that you don’t control what happens in your (or their) country, city, job, or business. Accept that you don’t control the weather and the … Continue Reading →

 

You can Always do Better

Don’t overthink whether what you did is right or wrong. Because whatever you say. Whatever you teach. Whatever you perform. Whatever you do. There’s always a better version of it. Forget right vs wrong. It’s all about doing better the next time. It’s all about moving on and focusing on the next step. To help … Continue Reading →

 

Pause and Regulate, What to do Now?

A destructive financial mistake? Fired from your job? Someone wronged you? Ask why and how did it happen. Think. Then pause. The “pause” is where all the difference is. Because during the pause, you are regulating your emotions. Self-control is possible. But it can be tricky because everyone is different. It’s your job to figure … Continue Reading →