(A Masterclass in Focusing on what Doesn’t Truly Matter) Warning: This article is intended for those fully committed to their stress and worries. If you prefer peace of mind, please use the writing techniques below. Stress and worry are about future scenarios we imagine might happen, so we decide to suffer in the present, just in case. Since we already dedicate so much of our precious energy to this, this article is a guide on how to become more professional at this gloriously illogical...

I recently received as present a book about emotions with dedicated space to write. I was surprised by the range of emotions it covered. I’ve realised I had been oversimplifying my inner world into just a few categories: “I’m happy”, “I am joyful” or “I am angry”. Before I started meditating, I wasn’t even aware of my emotions or observing them. I was just reacting to the situation based on what I was feeling but somehow, I thought I was reacting based on my thinking process. I used to...

What a healthy connection means is deeply personal. For some, it’s rooted in honesty and transparency; for others, it’s about great communication, humour, or a specific kind of friendship. But as we navigate our adult lives, we eventually have to ask: what truly makes a connection healthy and sustainable long term? We have all met people with whom we "click" instantly a magnetic, effortless start. We also know those who seem to exist solely to push our buttons, leaving us wanting to scream...