カテゴリー: Self-improvement

Written by Audrey Are you one of those people who fear the displeasure of others? If yes, don’t worry! You are certainly not alone.  People who continuously put others’ needs first before their own tend to mold themselves into others’ expectations without acknowledging how they truly feel. Although it might seem like an angelic thing to do or a selfless behavior, people-pleasing will leave scars on both the perpetrator and the audience.  Here are some tips I found helpful to deal with the habit of people-pleasing Be honest. When you ignore your own needs to please others, you are not being honest to yourself and the other party. Isn’t it […]

Written by Audrey “I am never good enough.”  Does that sentence sound familiar to you? Many of us come up with that phrase easily, but is it actually harmless?  Definition of Negative Self-Talk Negative self-talk is when we accept and proclaim pessimistic thoughts about ourselves. Every person has inner-dialogues with themselves, but how much of our inner-dialogues are filled with negativity? Coming up with harsh critiques or worst-case scenarios inside our brain does not take that much effort. Some of us do not even realize that we constantly do negative self-talk because we do it all the time, unaware of the dangers it might bring. Examples of Negative Self-Talk  One […]

Written by Ryota COVID-19 has drastically changed my lifestyle, disappointed me, and robbed me of my possibilities. However, at the same time, it has given me many hints. As a person who detests uncertainty and prefers stability, I was unable to adapt to such a big change. As soon as the pandemic began, my mental health dropped significantly, I felt a loss of motivation and purpose, and I turned away from reality. I have now emerged from that dark tunnel and am in my previous healthy state. In this article, I will introduce 4 methods that helped me in that dark place, based on scientific evidence. 1. Meditation Meditation is […]

Written by Adrian Is there a world without criticism? Unfortunately, the answer is no. In our lives, critique is a reality. We will face criticism regardless of what we do or where we go. Some criticisms are ill-worded and hurtful. Some are well-meaning and helpful. My mother always told me that when teachers criticize a lot, it means they care. After all, criticism is not an attack. It can be a very helpful way to grow if you take it positively. So, how can you make criticism beneficial? Here are some ways I find the most effective: 1. Be a true Listener:  Feedback can be extremely difficult, particularly when provided […]