When Will You Realize That…

1. Right now, now, is the time to chase your dreams. 2. You can always do great things if you want. 3. You can do what you love even with a full-time job. 4. You’re stuck because you allow yourself to get stuck. 5. The problem is your mindset. 6. Negative thoughts are slowly killing you. … Continue Reading →

 

What Makes You Busy

Renowned philosopher Henry David Thoreau once said, “It is not enough to be busy… The question is: what are we busy about?”  Are you busy arguing about politics or the latest news? Playing video games? Following the life of your favorite celebrities? Floating on social media sites? Busy watching your favorite TV shows? Thinking when and where … Continue Reading →

 

Just Do Something

Cook your favorite dish. Bake some cookies. Declutter your room. Clean the backyard. Plant flowers or trees. Read a bestselling novel. Experiment with new stuff. Craft an artwork. Practice animation or graphic design or programming. Or maybe, help a friend pass his or her final exam. Still bored? Then start your podcast or YouTube channel. Blog your thoughts. Strum … Continue Reading →

 

You Created the Problem

Problem one: You’re in debt because of applying a car loan (a luxury car). Problem two: You’re becoming unhealthy because of overworking to pay the luxury car (plus, the monthly bills). Problem three: You’re fired from your day job because you can’t perform well, because you lack sleep, because you’ve become unhealthy, because you’re overthinking … Continue Reading →

 

Elle Luna on the Crossroads of Should and Must

“There are two paths in life: Should and Must,” artist Elle Luna writes in her essay, The Crossroads of Should and Must. “We arrive at this crossroads over and over again. And each time, we get to choose.” Should, in her words, “… is how others want us to show up in the world — how we’re supposed to think, what … Continue Reading →