*Stoic calm meets modern self-care (think Ryan Holiday, Nedra Tawwab, Cal Newport).* A friend once sank into my sofa and sighed, “I’m drowning… kids, work, friends, everything needs me.” I’ve been there too. Honestly, sometimes life feels like starring in Mariah Carey’s Whenever You Call, except everyone’s calling and texting, and DM-ing at once. My calendar … Continue reading Protect Your Peace, Even in the DMs
Last month, a friend teased me: “You’re so nice, but also… kind of hard to reach.” I laughed it off, but it stayed with me. Was that a compliment or a quiet complaint? For years, I’ve kept myself approachable: warm, helpful, open. I tried to be someone others felt comfortable reaching out to. I said … Continue reading The Art of Unforgettable Presence
One afternoon, my friend came to me and opened up her problem. She told me she felt tired and did not have enough time to rest. The illness started to attack her. Her body wasn't in good shape lately. Also, she missed her kids, because she couldn't be there for them. Before she told me … Continue reading Dealing with Emotional Vampires: Their Problem, Not Ours
"I'm overwhelmed", my friend said to me while drooping down, put her head to the pillow in my sofa. "It seems like I'm struggling in between home - kids - husband - daily chores - office - friends - social life - praying - etc and it goes on and goes on. All of it … Continue reading Don’t Pick Up Your Phone!
