“When did you last experience pure joy?”

I asked this question to myself on the New Year’s Eve.

As an advocate for embracing the richness of life’s experiences, and acknowledging unpleasant emotions,

Life is field with grief, sorrow, hardship, misery, and pain. Ironically, during our formative years, we were more likely to learn about the number of soldiers fought in historical wars than how to name our feelings, how to support ourselves and others during distress, or how to show empathy.

Perhaps it’s the fast-paced modern life, the relentless busyness, information overload, the fear of missing out, or the discomfort of commitment. Whatever the reason, many of us find ourselves caught in a common dilemma: a wide gap between talking about our values and truly living them out.

About four years ago, I entered a lift on the 11th floor to go to the ground floor of a building.

Imagine you’re embarking on a train trip to your desired destination. When you get to the station, you’re faced with a choice between two trains. One appears a bit old, with uncomfortable and slightly dirty seats, the other looks much more comfortable and induces reliability.

In a world full of tales of triumph over adversity, some heroes often go unnoticed—the ones who prevent crises before they arise. While society idolises those who bounce back from the brink, the concept of prevention remains undervalued.

Do you remember the day- or, if you’re not old enough to recall, perhaps you've read or heard about it—when cereals were promoted as essential for our health due to their nutritious content?

Recently, I accompanied a friend of mine to a doctor because she has been experiencing some health issues. During our second visit, after completing some tests, the doctor prescribed medication and concluded with the same old, well-intentioned advice: “You should avoid stress!”

You’re probably familiar with the story of Sisyphus. You know, the Greek myth where a king is given the eternal punishment of rolling a large boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back to the bottom every time.

In my previous post, I shared how to say no to non-essential requests. I talked about the importance of focusing on getting the right things done instead of doing everything you can. This is how you achieve efficiency while protecting your wellbeing.

I have a confession to make. I’ve been enjoying saying no. I’ve been turning down requests to participate in new projects, saying no thanks to invitations to speak, and declining demands on my time across the board.

Let’s talk about burnout—that physical-emotional feeling that you can’t carry on with your job for one more Zoom call without losing your mind—and how leaders can prevent it.

I remember my first session as a professional therapist. I’d just completed my certification and was eager to help people.

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We are all faced with challenging, yet essential questions that help us understand meaning and purpose in life. Do I feel that…