Think before you react
How often do you say something stupid that you regret later? How often have you said something like, “God, Why’d I say that?” or “How stupid am I to handle it like that?” Thinking before you speak can be very…
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Pleasure becomes suffering
What happens when you go to the gym and start your diet? It isn’t easy initially, but after a few days, it becomes addictive when you see some improvement, and you don’t want to lose the results. What looks like…
Does Power Corrupt?
Have you seen the “Stanford Prison Experiment”? The study shows how that everyday person, if given too much power, can become sadistic tyrants. So, this shows our human nature that when people rise to power, they become impulsive and rude,…
Anger is Toxic
Think of the significant changes brought to this world because someone was angry. Think of the various peaceful protestors who brought change and think of the dictators who were mad at other countries. Of course, they all were steamed up,…
Do you feel better now?
There’s some guy at the traffic signal, and he is shouting at you for nothing and showed you the finger. What would you do? Would you cry? Or do you yell at him to return the favor? None of that…
The power of Fear
Many of us create problems when there are none to begin with. For example, one might think that their partner is cheating on them, which makes them even madder, then drive them away, and thus self-fulfills their own prophecy. Don’t…
Look before you leap
The only way to ensure that you don’t wind up with an unwelcome outcome is by thinking before you act. So, first, ask if what you’re about to do is helpful or necessary? Then, think and keep your life and…
Got Anxiety?
Unfortunately, anxiety is so common these days. There could be multiple factors, from poor sleep habits to excessive social media usage. For you, it might be different reasons. So, ask yourself what is it, why, and if your anxiety is…
Be in Control
We don’t let anyone else boss us around, but we allow our emotions to rule all over us. We get lazy and forget why we started any out-of-comfort-zone side-hustle. We lose control, get frustrated, and lose our temper. Our emotions…
The Angry Man
Anger is not impressive; it’s a mistake and a weakness but being calm? Well, that is your biggest strength. It is an antidote to your fight and flight responses. Don’t react and let anyone push your buttons. Set your boundaries…