Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Abdulelah (Abi)Hey guys! My name is Abdulelah. I know my name is a mouthful and I hate going by Abdul, so you can call me Abi. That’s been my nickname for a couple of years now, primarily with my international friends. Saudi Arabia is my home — born and raised. Growing…About Me2 min read
Jul 23Member-onlyMy First Sailing RegattaA reflection on shifting my mindset and breaking past perceived limitations — It has been around two weeks since I’ve gotten back home from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I had lots of fun sailing my newly purchased ILCA dinghy while participating in the first Saudi Sailing Qualifying Regatta, which took place over two days (with three races each day) at the Jeddah Yacht…Reflections4 min read
Published in The Memoirist·Jul 12Member-onlyA Teenage Love AffairLove, commitment, and heartbreak against the backdrop of 2000s Saudi Arabia — As a post-pubescent boy, growing up in Saudi Arabia around the turn of the century was, in many ways, challenging. …Memoir8 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 30Member-onlyWhat I’d do if I won $44 billionIt is definitely more money than I can spend — Written for MIDFORM’s June 2022 challenge. June 29th: You just won 44 billion dollars, tax-free. What do you do with it? Damn! Whatever happened to those days when we were asked what we’d do with a million dollars. Yeah, but nowadays, a million dollars isn’t merely enough money for most…Daydreaming3 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jun 30Member-onlyThe 5 Minutes Process to Significantly Reduce AnxietyAn energy psychology technique backed by science — Have you ever been anxious and didn't know how to calm yourself down? I sure didn't. Until that is, I found tapping, which completely changed my relationship with anxiety, empowering me to take control and helping me along the journey of overcoming anxiety completely. Let me explain a bit about…Coaching6 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 28Member-onlyMy Journal is my Personal TherapistAs you may speak to a therapist, speak into your journal — Written for MIDFORM’s June 2022 challenge. June 27th prompt: Do you keep a diary or journal? Why, or why not? Having a practice of articulating and externalizing our thoughts and feelings is important for our mental health. But I haven’t always kept a journal as it was only around 24…Writing2 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 27Member-onlyI am Melting in SummerA Haiku — Poetry1 min readPhoto by Benzoix on FreepikI am Melting in SummerA Haiku----
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 25Member-onlyThe Music that Helped Shape Each Phase of My LifeFrom my teens up into my thirties — Written for MIDFORM’s June 2022 challenge. June 24th prompt: What songs are on your favorite playlist? Why those in particular? My taste in music has changed over the years, becoming more refined in conjunction with my personal growth journey. Each phase of my life was dominated by a particular theme…Music3 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 25Member-onlyIs Social Media Good or Bad?It’s neither. It’s what you make of it — Written for MIDFORM’s June 2022 challenge. June 23rd prompt: Are you the same person on social media as you are in real life? Social media is seen as the seed that bore a mental health epidemic and the quintessence of fake facades and unrealistic expectations, and rightfully so. But on…Mental Health3 min read
Published in MIDFORM·Jun 24Member-onlyUse these 2 Techniques Daily to Help Reduce Stress and AnxietyA simple how-to guide — Written for MIDFORM’s June 2022 challenge. June 22nd prompt: What’s your favorite way to relieve stress? Have you ever been stressed and anxious and didn't know what to do? I have been there myself. But as a coach and breathwork facilitator, I can vouch for the effectiveness of these two…Coaching4 min read
