A minor revelation about myself occurred to me the other day which struck me a little by surprise. As it seems, I have a rather hard time with people being inauthentic. I tend to consider them toxic or just not interesting. Most of my close friends, or even simply people I enjoy running into andContinue reading “Authoring Your Authenticity”
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If It Can Be Broke, Then It Can Be Fixed
The other day I was listening to a podcast called “Dear Sugar“. The podcast was on the topic of “Moving on” and how hard it is to do so sometimes, being it moving on from a relationship, or something you did in your past you regret. We have a hard time letting go of somethingsContinue reading “If It Can Be Broke, Then It Can Be Fixed”
The Power of Toxic Positivity
I’ve always been a big fan of positivity and always will be. There are so many benefits to having a positive mindset. Life seems easier when you look at things from a more favorable angel, for example I just decide to take everything as a compliment, no matter how someone meant it. It makes meContinue reading “The Power of Toxic Positivity”
When Not To Give a Helping Hand (4 Things to ask Yourself)
Helping others is good. Studies show that helping others not only benefits the person you are aiding, but also increases your own happiness. It gives you purpose, the feeling of being useful and makes you feel needed as well as accomplished. Communities such as churches, schools or neighbourhoods encourage helping others as a way toContinue reading “When Not To Give a Helping Hand (4 Things to ask Yourself)”
Endless Self Doubt
Sometimes I wonder if there is something existential about us having self-doubt. I rarely come across a person who experiences none of it as thought a complete lack would be suicidal. Perhaps it is. Perhaps self-doubt serves a purpose to us. A similar purpose like fear – something that holds us back from going offContinue reading “Endless Self Doubt”
New Years Resolutions – Doomed to fail?
New Years resolutions are not only a great way for gyms to raise their membership numbers but also just in general great motivators. They give us an initiative to stop and reflect on what we want to change in our day-to-day and encourages us to sit in the driving seat of that change. By beingContinue reading “New Years Resolutions – Doomed to fail?”
Now I’m a believer . Not a trace, of doubt in my mind.
“All of your dreams can come true – all you have to do is believe in yourself” “If you believe in yourself anything is possible” “Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable” These are just some of the quotes I scrolled across on my instagram (which is @nikafiguringitout in case you were wondering). IContinue reading “Now I’m a believer . Not a trace, of doubt in my mind.”
Why not to take things personally
If you haven’t heard the phrase “Don’t take it so personal” in your life you are most likely lying or probably very forgetful. Not only is it a staple in life, to me it is a strong belief that most things in life should not be taken personally. I live my life by “Its moreContinue reading “Why not to take things personally”
5 Things I learned By The Age of 30
I turned 30 last week. Unlike most people – I am proud to have turned 30. Life is short and for some people even shorter. Each step, each day has a beauty and a honor to it, its nice to have milestones like 30 to have a second to look back and reflect on thingsContinue reading “5 Things I learned By The Age of 30”
Eminem Was Wrong: You Better Not Lose Yourself
Don’t get me wrong – there are plenty of moments where it is good and highly enjoyable to lose yourself. For example when creating any form of art, when enjoying a good conversations with friends or watching a movie. Getting lost in the moment is about being present and aware of your surroundings. Yet, thenContinue reading “Eminem Was Wrong: You Better Not Lose Yourself”
