Nothing to Prove
Many of the burdens we carry aren’t created by life. They’re created by our ego. The need to be right. To look successful. To avoid mistakes. To protect our image. To prove we belong....
Author: Pablo Platero
The difference you’re making
Think about the people who have shaped your life. A teacher who believed in you before you believed in yourself. A manager who gave you a chance. A friend who listened when you needed...
Our Mood Is Contagious
I have a kind of (dangerous) superpower: I can sense the mood of a room within a few seconds of walking into it. Although it’s probably more pronounced in my case, the truth is...
Why can’t we relax when everything is ok?
Have you ever noticed that sometimes life is going well, yet your body acts as if something is about to go wrong? I do. Quite a lot lately. Our work is under control. Our...
Be Your Own Friend
Imagine that someone you care deeply about comes to you after making a mistake. They tell you they failed an interview. They missed an important deadline. They embarrassed themselves during a presentation. They feel...
So Busy Doing, We Forget Being
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much of my life is spent doing things. My work and responsibilities demand action. Decisions to make. Problems to solve. People to support. There is always something that...
When Emotion Takes Control
When you get angry, you literally become less intelligent. “It’s biology” Psychologists call it an “amygdala hijack.” When the brain detects a threat, the emotional center takes control and temporarily suppresses the prefrontal cortex,...
No One Will Remember Your Productivity
We live in a world obsessed with productivity. We measure ourselves by accomplishments, efficiency, and how much we can fit into a day. Over time, productivity can become part of our identity. The problem...
The Price of Love
There are moments in life that remind us that love and grief are inseparable. The deeper we love, the deeper we grieve. Last week, my family and I said goodbye to Baloo, our beautiful...
The Things I Call Normal
Sometimes I wonder how many things I experience every day without noticing them. Was I grateful today for being able to walk?Probably not. Walking feels normal.Until I stop and think that somewhere, in this...
