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Releasing grievances: The power of adjusting expectations.

Routines give us a structured framework, breaking down big goals into manageable daily tasks. Like a morning routine of a morning run, eating a healthy breakfast, and prepping a nutrient-rich lunch. A routine is great until life throws a curveball, like a rainy morning that derails your run, leaving the whole morning feeling off. Here’s […]

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The pitfall of busyness: Prioritizing ‘being’ over ‘doing’.

📌In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to wear busyness as a badge of honor, often becoming ‘Human Doings’ rather than ‘Human Beings.’ It’s crucial to recognize that being busy doesn’t equate to being productive. In fact, excessive busyness can lead to a host of negative consequences, including stress, anxiety, anger, loneliness, hopelessness, and depression. 📌

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The difference between asking and demanding: Managing expectations.

📌 Wanting something doesn’t guarantee you’ll get it. Even when you express your desires and make requests, there’s no assurance that your wishes will be fulfilled. Here’s the key distinction: If you find yourself becoming angry when you don’t get something you want or ask for, it might be a sign that you’re not merely

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Move from blame to growth: Taking responsibility.

When things go wrong, it’s remarkably easy to point fingers and blame others. Especially when there are others who genuinely contributed to the problem. In reality, often, we also have some role in causing the problem. 📌Blaming is never helpful. Rather, seek to understand what happened to learn from the circumstance. 💬 “I recognize that

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Own your true self: No more apologies for being you.

📌It’s time to stop saying sorry for who we are—for our opinions, personality, interests, individual style, and healthy boundaries. Our authentic self is something to be celebrated, not hidden or apologized for. 📌Here’s the key: When you haven’t done anything wrong, and your actions align with your values and intentions, think twice before throwing out

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Words to Use: “You are right; there are tradeoffs.”

When someone questions your decisions or perspectives, a helpful response is to say, “You are right, there are tradeoffs.” This simple phrase acknowledges the validity of the other person’s concerns without launching into a lengthy defense of your choices. It paves the way for constructive communication by validating their point of view and gently guiding

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