We’ve heard it enough that social media is a drug that has taken down more lives – not necessarily physically – than the actual drug problem. Although what exactly do people mean when they call social media a drug? Is the similarity just drawn because both are equally addictive to a vulnerable mind? As far... Continue Reading →
The fair share of disappointments
One thing that I have seen a lot of people struggle dealing with is disappointments in life. There are very few in the world, or at least around me, who seem to lose control over all they have believed about themselves when something goes the way they did not prefer. Dealing with disappointments in life,... Continue Reading →
Self assurance and relationships
It’s a common human tendency to expect returns for what has been invested. Especially in relationships, most fights occur when one person invests and the other withdraws consistently, without mutual benefit. But honestly, such matters are not given enough emphasis as they hold the potential to completely break a person down. We tend to think... Continue Reading →
The most accessible therapist
“Let me in, without a shout Let me in, I have a doubt There are more, many more Many many many more Like me” These are lines from a song I have heard a lot. I go back to this song every time I feel low, and the way it hits is practically emotional fulfilment.... Continue Reading →
The most ‘uncool’ thing mistaken to be cool
There are a lot of millennials and teenagers I come across on social media who tend to put up a rather impressive profile, thanks to high quality photos accompanied by sophisticated captions. Sure, it’s a good thing and we are all impressed by them, until it gets way too pretentious to put up with. A... Continue Reading →
The most valuable gift for mental health
We’re all born with talents that most of us explore, and sadly some don’t. Of the many talents that an individual can be blessed with, I believe that the ability to write well is one of the best gifts ever. Maybe this assumption does have an angle of prejudice because writing is the area I... Continue Reading →
The generation of instant fame
I have publicly expressed contempt against ‘a certain social media app’ and its vast user base a number of times and people have retaliated with ‘what do you have against it anyways?’ Many users of this app believe that it is an open platform for creative expression, and all forms of creative expression are good.... Continue Reading →