Inner Life

For the majority of my academic and professional life, procrastination has been my constant companion. As someone who is often regarded as an intelligent individual, my habit of putting things off until the last minute tends to surprise and perplex those around me. They question why someone with my capabilities would resort to such a […]

We all cherish our moments of solitude, but some people take it to another level. They not only appreciate their alone time, but they genuinely thrive in it. You might look at these individuals and wonder if they are truly happy or if they are simply masking loneliness. Is their solitude a choice, or is

In the society we are living in, being labeled as “negative” is something most of us avoid. Yet, as someone who has been often characterized by these supposedly negative traits, I find myself frequently needing to explain why I am the way that I am. The explanations that used to come during job interviews when

Ever think about what you should look for in your perfect partner? What if we told you there’s a clear-cut list of 10 qualities that your ideal mate should definitely have? Trust me, staying single until you find someone who ticks all these 10 boxes is worth it. This isn’t about being overly fussy, it’s

For as long as I can recall, I’ve been on a relentless quest for self-improvement. From the countless self-help books lining my shelves to the array of personal development podcasts filling my playlist, I have always been driven by a desire for change and growth. Yet despite all this effort, I found myself stuck in

When I was about six, I asked my mom, “Who am I? And why am I me and you are you?” She gave me a dumbfounded look. “Hmm, not sure, honey.” Right. That didn’t answer much. Luckily, I wasn’t stuck at six forever, and the older I grew, the more philosophical and psychological books I

We all value our independence and pride ourselves on being able to get things done without help, but sometimes that same independence becomes a double-edged sword. And having grown up in a world that so prides independence, you might look at your relationships and struggle to understand why they seem to falter or why you

Most breakups take a tremendous toll on us. But sometimes, we manage to actually stay good friends with our ex-lover. The thing is, we share so much history and passion with this person that it’s almost impossible to break out of their orbit. Even if we don’t want to get back together with them, we