The emotional lexicon of life
To restart their blogging journey, the author participated in the Blogchatter April A2Z Challenge, completing 26 posts based on the alphabet. Their series, titled "The Emotional Le…
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Zeal: Unwilling to lose
Despite facing personal and professional setbacks, the author argues that while we cannot prevent adversity, we can control our response through optimism and proactive action. By s…
Yielding: No winners or losers here
The author explains that they often choose to yield in minor arguments as a strategic way to protect their mental peace and conserve energy. However, they emphasize the importance …
Xenial warmth: Being nice is nice
Driven by the fast pace of modern life, many people have become increasingly grumpy and disconnected from one another. To combat this, the author suggests we should stop waiting fo…
Wants: The heart tugs for a tad more
While living paycheck to paycheck often limits life to a struggle for survival, the author argues that it is vital to occasionally spend on small, non-essential joys to nourish the…
Vulnerability: Fragility on display
The author argues that vulnerability is not a weakness or a hindrance to success, but rather an essential part of the human experience. Embracing one's imperfections and being emot…
Urgency: For the fear of missing out
Driven by FOMO and societal pressure to prioritize speed, many people make hasty decisions that do not truly align with their needs or well-being. Instead, embracing a slower pace …
Tension: Body under stress
Romanticizing sacrifice creates unrealistic expectations that lead to chronic stress and harmful physical fight-or-flight responses. It is essential to address these stress trigger…
Sacrifice: Unreasonable expectations
The author critiques the harmful romanticization of sacrifice, arguing that society deifies mothers as superhuman providers while stripping them of their individual identities and …
Responsibility: A no-exit escape room
The author argues that while responsibility is essential for a functioning society, it becomes a crushing burden when it is thrust upon individuals rather than shared equitably. Th…