In one of the previous posts, we looked at the meaning of perfection and how this is detrimental to us. … More
Tag: self development
Dealing with insecurity
Nearly all of us, on some occasions, are plagued with insecurity. Are we good enough, we ask ourselves? We often … More
Why do some people love negative talk?
People love to grumble. People love to criticize and put down others. People love to indulge in self-pity. What is … More
The psychology of perfection
Having been a perfectionist myself and having many perfectionist friends and family around me, I am only now beginning to … More
You are the new year’s resolution
As this tumultuous year comes to a close and we welcome the new one with a beseeching prayer that the … More
Solitude and intimate relationships
This post is sparked by a rather thought provoking quote that I read in the beautiful book titled Solitude by … More
Teach your children (and yourself) how to handle failure
One of the greatest gifts parents can teach their children is the art of handling failure in a graceful manner. … More
Aging gracefully
We’ve heard the expression ‘to age gracefully’. But what does this really mean? In this post I wish to look … More
Ego and living for others
The greatest paradox in self development is perhaps the ego. Most of us think that being egoistic is being self-reliant, … More
Expectations, Disappointments and Frustrations – The Way Out
We get disappointed by people, situations and even ourselves when our expectations aren’t met. This simply means that we have … More