“Perhaps I was addicted to the dark side; somewhere inside my childhood witnessed my heart die.” -2Pac There are few … More
Tag: Depression
The Paradox Of Loving Yourself As You Are While Pursing Growth| EP.20 — O4L Online Network
Figuring out which qualities you should change and which ones you should accept is difficult for most of us. When … More
Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement: Figuring Out What to Throw Away and What to Keep
Most of us struggle, to one degree or another, with accepting ourselves. So, we do one of three things: We … More
Social Media and Mental Health: Why Nothing is As It Appears to Be
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Theodore Roosevelt We find ourselves isolated in a highly connected world. This oxymoron expresses … More
Determined by My Past: How We Can Stop Trauma From Ruining Our Lives
How Defenses Shield Us From Harm All of us use psychological defenses; they protect us from unbearable truths about ourselves, … More
Can Philosophy Teach Us To Overcome Our Negative Emotions? w/ Dr. Gregory Sadler | EP.14 — O4L Online Network
On episode 14, Alen and Leon welcome philosopher Dr. Gregory Sadler. We discuss how we can use the ideas passed … More
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 … More
How Can We Overcome Impostor Syndrome? — O4L Online Network
On episode 9, Alen and Leon discuss Impostor Syndrome and their personal experiences of it. They, additionally, focus on strategies … More
Why Is Love So Hard For Us To Find? — O4L Online Network
On episode 10, Alen and Leon discuss love and dating in the age of social media. They talk about their … More
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 … More
