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Overthinking: Write it down. Anxiety: Practice meditation. Stress: Take a walk. Fatigue: Take a rest. Unhappiness: Exercise. Excitability: Listen to calming music. Distraction: Turn off your phone. Depression: Read a book.... Read all
Two months ago, after Iran’s critical situation and the exhausting mental pressure of the environment, and of course the internet, I decided to return to Turkey for an indefinite period. Fortunately, the company covered the travel and hotel costs, leaving no other reason to wait. There was only a sm... Read all
A quick solution to tackle your pending tasks Close this blog, get up from your chair/couch/bed, and get your pending tasks done. Related: Minimal (15): A Quick Tip to Break Free from Procrastination ... Read all
Manipulation is one of humanity’s oldest psychological tools. At its core, it’s a way to influence others, often without their awareness. Think of a fisherman baiting a hook; the fish doesn’t realize it’s being lured until it’s too late. This subtle control, while sometimes harmless in nature, can b... Read all
1. Relying solely on motivation is unstable. Build good habits for yourself. As soon as you feel good, define and practice useful habits for yourself. Good sleep, healthy food, cutting toxic relationships, avoiding social media and negative news, and doing productive tasks are things you should do ... Read all
Short answer: Delete the task. Longer answer: Regardless of how important or decisive the task you keep postponing is, sometimes the mere existence of that task prevents you from doing anything else. If, after several days, you still can’t handle the main stressful task, delete it. Don’t do it, ... Read all
A while back, while browsing the web, I stumbled upon a page titled “32 Unanswerable Questions.” The idea intrigued me. Are these questions really unanswerable? I started reading and quickly realized that most of them actually do have answers, at least partial ones. So, for fun, I decided to tackle ... Read all
Ever met people who are effortlessly laid-back, charming, and seem to be the life of every gathering? If you’re not one of them, you’ve probably wondered: what do they have that I don’t? Can I develop some of their traits? The good news is, yes. The bad news is, it’s not easy. These people possess ... Read all
In a healthy and fulfilling relationship, you can expect the following qualities:1. Mutual Respect Respect and trust are the cornerstones of any healthy relationship. Mocking, disregarding, not taking each other’s words seriously, or ignoring each other’s desires, whether by you or your partner, ar... Read all
When you control everything for a long time, or at least have the illusion that everything is under your control, you imagine a superhuman power for yourself and think that the misfortunes that happen to others won’t happen to you. You believe you can feel any emotion whenever you want and move towa... Read all
We all want to feel special, unique, and destined for greatness. But sometimes, it’s important to face the harsh truth: our actions, or lack thereof, may be holding us back. Here’s a wake-up call: if these 14 traits resonate with you, it’s time to rethink your approach to life. 1. Obsessively Follo... Read all
There are two types of people who have issues with transparency: - Those who hide something. - Those who have nothing to offer.... Read all