And 2 tips to help you reduce overwhelm and increase productivity — Chill the Fuck Out Many times throughout the past week, I found my mind rushing. It was on overdrive. A thousand things were tugging at my attention, and when the anxiety closed in, I thought to myself, “Jeez, I can’t breathe.” Then another thought dashed in, “Chill the fuck out, Abdulelah. Close your eyes…

And 3 techniques to help you get shit done — Have you ever had something you had to do but found every reason to delay it as much as possible? If so, then you, my friend, are a procrastinator. I am one too, especially when it comes to cleaning and maintaining my apartment, washing dishes, doing the laundry, and organizing…

A time when every day was a weekend, and there were no to-do lists or chores — Despite not remembering much of my childhood, I would like to go way back in time and reminisce about an important part of it: summer vacation. Particularly up to when I turned ten, right before my baby brother was born. I went through old photo albums to illuminate those early…

A personal reflection — I Don’t Remember I don’t remember much of my childhood, adolescent years, or even early adulthood; sometimes, that bothers me. I can recall highlights and significant events; however, the details of everyday life seem to have abandoned my mind, including my general demeanor and emotional experiences. I am not sure if most people…

I have tirelessly tried to break free from the identity that has held me captive for most of my life, yet it still prevails. To this day, my past torments me. That is not to say my life is abysmal. Not a chance. My life is compelling, filled with personal…

And why I get anxious when looking at my to-do list — Like most of you, I have a to-do list I wake up to every morning. Today was no different. I got into the office, opened my to-do list, and realized how much I needed to accomplish. It didn’t take long for me to feel overwhelmed and anxious. However, I quickly…

This Thursday, I got in the office 15 minutes before 7 AM. I thought it would be an ordinary day, but I received a phone call from my mother, and it was anything but ordinary. …

Frequently I find myself anxious, in distress, and feeling like I am not doing enough. I place unrealistic expectations on myself — I forget to be mindful and enjoy the process. When that happens, I bring myself back to my breathing and remember that there is nowhere I need to…

6 tips for expressing yourself more authentically — We express ourselves through speaking, writing, body language, creative endeavors (such as art and innovation), and our general demeanor. Frequently, however, how we express ourselves on the outside isn’t how we feel on the inside. In other words, our self-expression is inhibited or inauthentic. Why does that happen though? Well…