When I sat to write this article, I knew the angle I wanted to take. But, the moment I finished my research, I forgot all about what I meant to write and what points I wanted to touch upon. Now, isn’t that what’ll call the perfect example of feeling scattered? Whenever I start my work with a plan, I easily get sidetracked by a notification, or I remember an appointment I needed to schedule. The next thing I know, hours calmsage

Mother’s Day brings images of vibrant flower bouquets, cards, and declarations of affection. It’s a day to celebrate the incredible women who raised us, nurtured us, and shaped us into who we are today. But, for many, Mother’s Day is a day of profound grief, disappointment, or a feeling of hollowness that brunches, cards, and laughter can’t fix. It’s just one day, but this one day can trigger waves of complicated emotions, leaving many of us feeling isolated and misunderstood. calmsage

My mom has a beautiful balcony garden that she absolutely adores. Unfortunately, I have no green thumb. I tried caring for a couple of plants when I was out of college, but I ended up neglecting them. The once vibrant flowers became dull, weeds grew, and the soil went dry and cracked. When I look at my mom’s garden, I see blooming flowers, fresh vegetables, and the earth that hums with life. That’s the difference between neglecting your potential and calmsage

Imagine this; you spend hours baking a perfect birthday cake for your friend. You present the cake with all the flourish it (and your friend) deserves, only to be met with a mumbled word of thanks and barely a glance. It can be disheartening, right? Unfortunately, these encounters with ungrateful people are common in our lives. These interactions can leave us feeling drained and undervalued. But, before you write someone off as ungrateful, let’s pause and understand the value of calmsage

Addiction and compulsion are 2 terms used interchangeably because only a handful of people know they are different. Where addiction destroys a person both personally and professionally, compulsion is an overwhelming urge to do something, which, when satisfied, makes the person feel relaxed. However, addiction is multifaceted. It is a strong and uncontrollable urge to consume substances or follow a behavior. To obtain the substance or follow a behavior, the person is ready to risk their career, relationship, and even calmsage

Everyone says communication is the key to diffusing conflicts the right way, but those people forget to add what’s the right amount of communication or what’s the right communication style for resolving conflicts. It’s important to use your communication skills accurately to improve trust, intimacy, or overall relationship. Sometimes, over-communication and lack of communication can be one of the major reasons behind conflict. The right key to managing conflicts is to maintain the right balance. In severe situations, miscommunication may calmsage