Do you plan to start working out on Monday? Quit a bad habit next week? Wake up earlier to tackle unfinished tasks after just one more binge-watch session? Maybe you’ll open that book right after one last scroll through Instagram? You won’t. Motivational speakers with their polished smiles, self-h... Read All

Don’t. You can’t. Accept that it’s impossible. Note: Someone who is emotionally unavailable generally keeps their emotional doors closed to everyone, and sometimes even to you specifically. No matter what you do, emphasizing no matter what, nothing you try will trigger any emotional response in ... Read All

The courage and ability to accept what you cannot change is a skill that, probably, no one in this world will point out or teach you. This skill is gained only through repeated failures and repeated falls, and it might be said that it is one of the most defining skills for a calm and stress-free lif... Read All

Have you noticed that the era we live in has features that were just dreams a hundred or even a few decades ago? Just take a step back and look at the bigger picture. 1. Connecting to the World and an Ocean of Knowledge Not too long ago, 40 years ago, the idea of accessing any knowledge or resou... Read All

Writing, a need that can pause, but never be silenced. After a few months of traveling in Turkey and the aftershocks following my return, I gradually regained my former calm. Time, patience, and, of course, the need to write all came together again, giving birth to this piece. What I’ve realiz... Read All

After the not-so-successful trip to Ankara and the illness that followed, I can slowly say I’m back on my feet. A few days after my return, after a tiring rest, and following a very intense week, an opportunity arose to introduce a few colleagues to Iranian food. Over the weekend, we went with Soner... Read All

After the first dose of the vaccine, wandering around, meeting friends in Istanbul, and the nine-day holiday in Turkey, there was nothing left to do in Istanbul. It was the perfect opportunity to visit dear Ankara. Planning the trip on a budget was somewhat difficult. Almost all hotels and trains we... Read All

July 11, 2021, Istanbul Apparently, hatred isn’t permanent. After a little over a year since returning to Iran and spending two years in Turkey, I’m finally starting to like it here. The reasons are obvious: the atmosphere and good colleagues at work, a clear and promising future, the ability to ... Read All

July 5, 2021, Tabriz Airport It’s been months since I last wrote something like this. Not that nothing has happened in my life, there simply wasn’t anything worth sharing. Other writings are still in progress and haven’t reached publication yet. I’m grateful to those who sent messages and emails ... Read All

The title is ambitious, isn’t it?But here’s the thing: the human mind and body, though complex, are programmable. With the right inputs, backed by modern science, we can expect predictable outcomes. That’s all you need to tweak your mind and body to achieve anything. Ready? Let’s start with the bas... Read All

Learn to forget. The only way to deal with unsolvable problems is to forget them. Related:Do Nothing Manual... Read All

A relationship should add to your life, not take away. It should bring joy, not weigh you down. If you’re feeling drained, manipulated, or undervalued, it’s time to admit something fundamental: this isn’t the relationship you deserve. Here’s a hard truth: your situation is not unique. Millions have... Read All