It’s the age of information — everything we want to learn is readily available on the Internet. From the recipes we want to cook, DIY projects we want to try, to the burning questions we want to answer, we can now easily google them. Free access to information, however, doesn’t always mean better. The truth … Continue Reading →

When we get excited about our goals, we tend to broadcast them to our family or friends. That’s because we are social beings hardwired to engage and connect. The problem? We exaggerate things. We pretend we’re already doing it, because maybe, we want to earn praise and respect. Although it feels good to be adored, … Continue Reading →

Your mind is wandering, thinking about something. Now it’s your turn to speak. But you miss the point of the person you’re talking with — conversation’s getting nowhere. It happens to most people. We often think about something else while having a conversation. We think it’s fine, but it’s not. It’s being unfair to the person … Continue Reading →

This poem speaks a lot of things I want to express — optimism, moving on, self-growth, love, composure, taking actions, and being strong and true to yourself. I have nothing to say other than to agree that words, when woven to uplift a spirit, can be powerful and moving. Please read it slowly: Promise Yourself … Continue Reading →

We are hardwired to be righteous — do good things, help others, say sorry, respect elders, follow the rules, forgive, and so on. But even though being right is the thing, some people do wrong things. They break the rules. They don’t follow social norms. They shout at others. They don’t show respect. What else? Sorry, … Continue Reading →