Some days just don’t go the way we planned. We wake up hoping for a smooth ride, and by mid-morning, it’s as if the universe has conspired against us. The to-do list grows longer, the coffee spills, the traffic is unbearable, and everything that could go wrong—does. Our natural instinct is to fix everything, to push through, to fight the bad day and somehow make it better. But what if…
Failure
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I Understand Less
There comes a point in life when the complexities seem to magnify, and suddenly, we find ourselves understanding less. It’s a strange realization because it’s supposed to be the other way around, isn’t it? We age, we learn, and we’re supposed to get wiser, but here I am, feeling like the more I know, the less I understand. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe it’s everyone, but I’m at a…
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Overthinking as a Writer
There’s a moment every writer faces, staring at the blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike, only to have their mind flooded with doubts, second guesses, and that nagging voice that questions every sentence, every word choice. Overthinking as a writer is like walking through quicksand. The more you struggle to make it perfect, the deeper you sink into the chaos of your thoughts. It’s the constant battle between the…
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Ups and Downs of Life
Life is a constant ebb and flow, a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that often leave us bewildered, overwhelmed, and yet, in awe of how we survive it all. There’s something oddly fascinating about the unpredictability of life — the way it can bring you to your knees one moment and lift you up the next. The ups and downs we experience shape us, build resilience, and teach us more…
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Do the Hard Thing First
We’ve all been there. You wake up, stretch, and immediately start negotiating with the day ahead. “I’ll do that one tough task later,” you tell yourself, while scrolling through social media for a solid thirty minutes. Classic procrastination. It’s like treating ourselves to a big slice of cake before getting around to eating our vegetables. Sweet at first, but it’s going to hurt later. We have an inherent knack for…
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How to Handle a Loser Attitude Like a Pro
Ever come across those days when you feel like the universe has handpicked you to be the mascot of failure? You know, when your coffee spills, your emails go unanswered, and even the Wi-Fi refuses to connect? It’s like the universe is whispering, “Here, hold my beer; let me show you what a real bad day looks like.” Ah, the loser attitude — the sneaky little parasite that loves to…