This past month, I’ve been an anxious wreck. There’s been a lot of significant changes going on in my life, and I’ve been stuck constantly thinking about the worst possible future outcomes. There’s a quote from Stoic philosopher, Seneca, which provides me with some ease. It goes like this, ‘The whole future lies in uncertainty, live immediately’. So, it got me thinking Why are we as humans obsessed with…
Last week I came across a quote from Stoic philosopher Epictetus that reads, “How long are you going to wait till you demand the best for yourself?”. Upon finding this, I was hit with a sense of unease for a couple of days. I realized that over the past few months, I have become self-complacent. All my time and…
I am a firm believer that no matter the situation you’re facing, there’s always a lesson to be learnt. However, not all situations are built the same. Sometimes, you’re going to get criticism that isn’t helpful at all. This could come from friends, spouses, or co-workers. In today’s post, we’re going to be talking about…
In today’s post, we’re going to continue our ‘What’s the difference’ series where we look at misunderstandings between two similar concepts. Last time we talked about self-love and selfishness. Today, we’re going to be talking about the difference between confidence and arrogance. Which trait do you have? Let’s discuss.
This post marks the first in a new series titled “Things out your control”. A lot of us give so much of our time and energy trying to control things that we can’t, leaving us feeling stressed and dissatisfied. In this post, we’re going to talk specifically about our emotional reaction to life. We’ll talk about…