Self-care is very important. I believe that it is crucial to take care of one’s emotional needs. However, there is a difference between caring for oneself and being self-absorbed. Looking out for others and not seeing yourself as the centre of attention adds to our level of self-care. This is […]
Humanity
A Culture of Self-Deprecation
Ask a pretty woman if she’s attractive and she’ll instantly say she isn’t. Or, she’ll downplay it, or say you’re prettier than her. No one likes a show-off, but a simple acknowledgement of one’s looks, talents, and intelligence is not a bad thing. Self-deprecation is not always the way. The […]
A Lesson in Empathy
I was sitting with one of my relatives and casually used a swear word as an adverb. I immediately apologized as I was aware the relative disliked cursing, and then we had a brief talk about language and empathy. Context In my view, words are based on context. Saying ‘nigger‘ […]
The Freedom of Adulthood
Adulthood gets a poor rep. Who wants to do their tax returns, pay bills, go grocery shopping and stay on top of dentist appointments? When we’re in our twenties we’re meant to be figuring ourselves out; hopping between jobs, falling in-and-out of love, paying off student loans and moaning about […]
Good vs Toxic People
It can be hard sometimes to distinguish between a genuinely good person and a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Toxic people use a mask of feigned kindness or warmth in order to manipulate others. Or, they are attention-seeking drama queens who think the world revolves around their needs. All of us […]
Us vs Them
It’s very easy in a world full of millions to feel at odds with one another. To stand still and say ‘I’m so different, no one understands my struggle’ or ‘I’m much better than everyone else, I’m special.’ In my novellas Every Last Thought and Psycho Girl which comprise my […]