Most of us struggle, to one degree or another, with accepting ourselves. So, we do one of three things: We…
Confessions of a Dreamer: The Weird Kid Within
When I was a kid, one of my teachers punished me for being weird; well, probably because my weirdness was…
Transcending Death Terror Through Self-Actualization: A Follow-Up to Our Latest Podcast Episode
On the recent episode of Seize The Moment Podcast, Alen and I explored what it means to become self-actualized and…
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet…
The Limits of Reason and, Thus, of Therapy
In order to protect ourselves from getting hurt, some of us fall into the trap of intellectualism. What I mean…
Can We Learn to Make Ourselves Happy?: The Role Helicopter Parenting Plays in Stifling Our Growth
“Fortune sometimes favors villains and turns against good people. That’s why our happiness should depend on our own decisions, not…
Signs of Unhealthy Love: When It’s Time to Leave
All of us have our moments of insecurity. You probably recall that time you cyber-stalked an ex after a breakup…
Anxiety and Assertiveness: Why It’s Okay to Say No
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” -Lao Tzu Why We Can’t Say No…
Poverty and Mental Illness: How an Impoverished Childhood Almost Took Away My Life
Economic Justice For All “I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil…
Why Am I So Jealous?: Exploring the Link Between Self-Esteem and the Intolerance of Uncertainty
Why Do I Need Certainty? Since the beginning of time, there have been two existential certainties: death and the uncertainty…
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