slow down for some mindful reflections
What is Vanity? I quickly look vanity up on the definition, and I found this particular definition fitted for the blog’s content. vanity /ˈvanɪti/ excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements (From Oxford Languages) Then, the boy digs deeper into the …
Mindfulness starts with a slow pace It was a seemingly uneventful afternoon, with the sun shining bright and warm in the usually hot and humid Singapore. Yet, my view was clouded with glooms, and the air smelt of the stench of staleness. I felt heavy …
It was just another ordinary day after a mundane routine of unimportant work. Like a bunch of worker ants on clockwork, we mindlessly took the company transport from the office in the industrial estate and alighted at the nearest MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) train station. …
We tend to think of money as the ultimate safety net—the thing that catches us when life goes wrong. But if you’ve ever been in real trouble—sick, overwhelmed, starting over—you probably know that money isn’t what shows up first. People do. A friend who makes …
The trending articles that burst out on my news reader surround the use of ChatGPT AI or Open AI-generated content. Most articles discuss and warn of the danger of widely used AI-generated content, including images, in academic essays, and many more. Only a couple of …
Manipulative people are masters at making you feel like the bad guy. They’ll play mind games with you to get what they want. You don’t always know immediately that you have a relationship with a manipulative partner, but don’t worry. There are ways to spot a manipulative partner early on and avoid these incompatible relationships.
Once, I dated a 26-year-old boy who one day, in the middle of our disagreement, exclaimed, “Can’t you be just like my mother? She is such a good wife and mother”, directing at my feminine quality and female role.
Although livid at the remark, I kept my composure.
Continue reading How To Spot A Manipulative Partner Early And Avoid Incompatible Relationships?
Admiration is probably one of the most significant elements in the earliest days of romance or any relationship. When we see a photo of an old couple, like the one used in this post, we assume that they have been in love the whole time. …
Conflicts and disputes arise when least expected. It was a long day from one medical facility to another for my physical examinations. I only had a couple of Ritz crackers in the morning before I left home. It was twenty minutes past five o’clock by …
It’s possible. Positive psychology is a valuable tool and application to treat minor ailments and as a mental health maintenance and optimizer. However, we cannot dismiss the importance of the less desired emotions as they are eager to tell a story, too.
“There can be too much positivity in positive psychology”, remarked a psychology coursemate.
We were taken aback by that remark in one of the in-class discussions about addressing psychological issues with different approaches. That discussion happened a few years ago when I was doing my foundation year studies in psychology. I gave it a lot of thought after that class activity and wasn’t sure where I stood about positive psychology then. I was more inclined towards positive psychology applications. Well, it’s “positive,” so it must be good, right? So I assumed.
