Disappointment is a common experience, whether it’s a failed relationship, a missed job opportunity, or an event that didn’t go as planned. How we respond to disappointment shapes our ability to move forward. Here are effective strategies to help you bounce back. Acknowledge Your Emotions Recognizing your feelings is crucial when dealing with disappointment. Emotions […]
Why Endings Are Necessary?
In life, there comes a time when you must end one chapter before starting another. My experiences have taught me that such endings are crucial for personal development. We evolve by releasing what no longer serves us. Closing one door paves the way for new opportunities. It also sets the stage for healing when we […]
What Causes You Uncertainty?
Photo by Nathan Cowley from Pexels In a study, participants connected to an electric shock device showed higher anxiety levels when told there was a 50% chance of receiving a shock compared to those informed of a 100% chance. The study proves that humans typically prefer certainty to uncertainty. Despite life’s unpredictability, we have coping […]
How Ready Are for A Relationship? 5 Signs
Photo by Helena Lopes from Pexels Relationships come to teach us, not to complete us. A healthy relationship consists of two whole people. Being content with yourself is essential before finding contentment with someone else. There are several signs that you are ready for a relationship. These include knowing and accepting yourself, being emotionally mature, […]
How Emotionally Resilient Are You?
Photo by Josh Hild from Pexels I’ve heard only 10 percent of life is determined by what happens to you, and the remaining 90 percent is how you react to those events. I was skeptical because I believed the event had more influence on how I reacted. However, I have realized that my perception of […]
How Is Your Relationship with Yourself?
The relationship with ourselves is one of the most important relationships we will ever have because it is lifelong. It is important for us to devote time and effort to improving it. As your relationship with yourself improves, you will feel more content and fulfilled. Cultivating a better relationship with ourselves includes understanding who we […]
What Challenge Are You Facing?
Photo by Min An from Pexels In the past, I perceived challenges as roadblocks rather than stepping stones. It was not until I adopted a growth mindset I could view challenges as an opportunity to grow rather than an obstacle to overcome. Life inevitably presents circumstances beyond our control, but we can choose how we […]
How Happy Are You Right Now?
Photo by Nathan Cowley from Pexels Happiness is a direction not a destination. How happy you feel can indicate whether or not you are on the right track. I have found that there are daily choices that we can make to feel happier in life. The journey to becoming happy begins with nurturing both your […]
When Is the Last Time You Felt Afraid?
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels I remember one night having a dream about my teeth falling out. I was anxious about starting this blog, and my dream was letting me know I needed to address this. Psychologist Sigmund Freud described dreams as the road to the unconscious. Often, our dreams give us information from […]
How Do You Cope with Regret?
Photo by Alexsander from Pexels According to a study, most regrets were education at thirty-two percent, career at twenty-two percent, and romance at fifteen percent. Regrets we have can bring up feelings of sadness, shame, remorse, or even helplessness. Although these feelings can be uncomfortable, they can serve us. The place in which our regrets […]