My last post was about how Trello helps me organize my entire life. In that post, you might have seen that there is a “Self Improvement” board. I did not explain then what that category was about. Today, I will talk about a crucial part of my “Self Improvement”- my personal constitution. What is a…
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How this one tool helps me organize all my life
Which one of these people are you: Person number one: You ask them where the remote control is, they point at a pair of stockings on the kitchen countertop- the remote is under the stockings. What?! You ask them for cash to tip the pizza guy, they grab a few dollars from beneath the cushions…
Are you Temporarily out of order? What to do when you have too much to do
“I am getting worried. Lethargic is not your usual self.” This was the response I got when I canceled yet another engagement. This time I told the truth: I am having a hard time keeping my eyes open, I feel exhausted. I don’t want to do this right now. I told the truth. And yes,…
Pssst! The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Insecurity
The more I observe people (including myself and my loved ones) the better I see that insecurity is the source of most, if not all, of our problems. To put it simply, we all have insecurities. And sometimes, these insecurities hurt us, destroy our relationships, and affect our wellbeing. This problem is so common that it…
How I cured my anxiety and what I learned from it
Some of you know that I have a Ph.D. They say it is a big deal. I enjoy hearing that. But, for those who are not familiar with what it entails to get a Ph.D. in the US, let me summarize. A background to my anxiety In most cases, being a graduate student means years…
5 Life-Changing Habits to Feel Better Everyday
One of my resolutions for 2018 is to practice mindfulness. I want to make mindfulness a habit so I will practice it without having to condition myself. If you ask me, mindfulness is being aware- being aware of the conversation I am having at that moment, aware of what I am eating, how it tastes,…
37 Lessons Learned in 37 Years – Or, Life Can Be a Beach!
What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance? What would be your words of wisdom? I recently celebrated my 37th birthday. For this occasion, I wanted to share the below list. It is something like “what I would advice my 20-year-old self”. Not that she would listen. Let me know…
