Healthy striving is self-focused: “How can I improve?” Perfectionism is other-focused: “What will they think?” ― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection Perfectionism, an often misunderstood personality trait, is a complex blend of rigorous standards, relentless striving for excellence, and harsh self-evaluation. While it can provide the motivation for remarkable…

We look before and after, And pine for what is not; Our sincerest laughter, With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought. — Percy Bysshe Shelley Our lives are an intricate tapestry woven from countless threads of decisions, choices, and actions, all interwoven…

“Life is about experience . . . you can’t hold onto everything.” — Sarah Addison Allen Every human life is a mosaic of experiences, and we invariably leave trails of material objects in our wake. …

Mothers and daughters will always have a special bond. Even if it’s a broken one. The mother-daughter relationship, one of the most profound and dynamic bonds in human society, is a labyrinth of complex emotions, shared experiences, mutual learning, and intense love. This relationship often oscillates between extremes, from friendship…

“It is okay to own a technology, what is not okay is to be owned by technology.” ― Abhijit Naskar, Mucize Insan: When The World is Family In today’s digital age, addictive technology is pervasive and has been linked to several negative impacts on mental health, relationships, and productivity (Alter…

“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground Selfishness, commonly defined as the act of prioritizing one’s own needs and desires above those of others, has long been a topic of interest within psychology. …

“You must be the person you have never had the courage to be. Gradually, you will discover that you are that person, but until you can see this clearly, you must pretend and invent.” ― Paulo Coelho “Fake it ’til you make it” is a popular adage that has long…

“The cult of productivity has its place, but worshipping at its altar daily robs us of the very capacity for joy and wonder that makes life worth living.” ―Maria Popova, Brain Pickings Productivity has long been a measure of success in the world of work, with individuals and businesses constantly…

“We must address, individually and collectively, moral and ethical issues raised by cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and biotechnology, which will enable significant life extension, designer babies, and memory extraction.” — Klaus Schwab The Nature of Trust in the Media Trust is a fundamental aspect of any relationship, and the…