Tag: mental-health

  • The Saboteur in the Mirror

    The Saboteur in the Mirror

    You stand in a room of glass shards. Each shard is a memory, a scar, a whisper of what happened when the world decided you were disposable, unseen, unworthy. And in the centre of that broken hall stands the Saboteur — a puppeteer pulling your strings, laughing in half-light, commanding your feet to trip, your…

  • The Unflinching Honesty of Dreams: How Facing Nightmares Taught Me to Wake Up Stronger

    The Unflinching Honesty of Dreams: How Facing Nightmares Taught Me to Wake Up Stronger

    There’s a quote attributed to the great Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini that has been echoing in my mind lately: “Nothing is more honest than a dream.” For the longest time, I interpreted this on a surface level. Dreams, in their chaotic, sometimes terrifying, often bizarre way, tap into a part of us that doesn’t bother…

  • The Captain Within: Mastering Your Thoughts for Authentic Self-Leadership

    The Captain Within: Mastering Your Thoughts for Authentic Self-Leadership

    Imagine yourself standing at a crossroads. One path leads to a lush, vibrant forest, promising adventure and growth. The other, shrouded in mist, whispers of doubt and uncertainty. As self-leaders, we often find ourselves at such crossroads, navigating the terrain of our own thoughts, emotions, and choices. In these pivotal moments, the quality of our…

  • Detangling from the Drama and Embracing Your Serenity

    Detangling from the Drama and Embracing Your Serenity

    Imagine this: you’re cruising down a scenic highway, windows down, wind in your hair, enjoying the view. Suddenly, a rogue tire rolls onto the road, narrowly missing your car. Your heart leaps into your throat, palms sweat, and thoughts of “what if?” whirl in your mind. This, my friends, is a distraction – a bump…