Reflecting on my past relationships (and many, many mistakes), I decided to compile a list of bad reasons for staying in a relationship. Breaking up is hard, and the stress leading up to the big decision can feel almost unbearable. Nonetheless, you should face the challenge head-on. Because staying in a relationship that no longer brings you joy can have…
Category: Mindset
Choose your beliefs and attitude, and shape your world.
What does it take to love yourself?
It is incredibly difficult to practice self-care, adopt healthy habits or build strong and healthy relationships with others if you don’t know how to love yourself properly or what it takes to love yourself. And what it takes to love yourself is a pretty wide array of qualities and skills such as self-awareness, kindness, courage, faith, humility, and a certain…
How do you break out of negative thinking?
When you are in the midst of a cycle of negativity, it often feels like you are going to stay there forever. The good news is, you don’t have to stay there, and you certainly don’t have to “wait it out” either. You actually have power over your thoughts and your current state of mind. Way more than you think.…
Life is hard but you’re making it harder
I spent most of my life certain that life was too hard for me to handle. I was not cut out for this sad and miserable existence that was basically a game where humans are perpetually playing roles, or “acting” (faking?). Life just felt too overwhelming for me and I didn’t want to “play” anymore. The thought of having…
The art of solitude: 16 useful tips for when you hate being alone
The time has come for you to master the art of being alone, embrace solitude and start loving your time alone. Yes, solitude is an art in the sense that it is a skill acquired through experience, careful study and observation. And as with all other skills, you can get better at it with time, practice and dedication. Just because…