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At The Will of Toxic Corporate Positivity

Let’s discuss: How is toxic positivity being produced, exploited and performed in the workplace? How many times have you had to sit next to your coworker at a dinner, exchanging pleasantries and offering your one-million-dollar smile? How many times have you done that...

The Fear of Missing Out in a World That Never Sleeps

And the question remains.What are you really missing out on? There’s always something, isn’t there? A concert. An event. A dinner. And, with each invite, we have this underlying feeling that we need to catch up– as if this is the last activity we may be doing. In this...

In Praise of Pause: Unpacking the Guilt of Resting

In rest, we remember who we were before the world told us to perform. Stress — the silent companion we never asked for. What does stress mean to you? Is it an argument with a loved one, a looming deadline or a sudden change in plans? But more often, it lives in the...

In Her Name: On Relationships as an Arab Woman

Women dating in the Arab world has brought forward its own set of challenges — ones that deserve recognition, compassion and conversation. In this blog, we will delve into the struggles Arab women face in finding suitable matches, exploring the pathways toward...

Decisions, Decisions: Can’t I Just Chat-GPT It? 

“Unfortunately, the proliferation of choice in our lives robs us of the opportunity to decide for ourselves just how important any given decision is.”— Barry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less So, what did you have for lunch today? A burger, pizza,...

Are You Over-Giving in Relationships? Signs You Need to Pull Back

"When we give ourselves compassion, we are openingour hearts in a way that can transform our lives."— Dr. Kristin Neff Through affection, cherishment and trust, romantic relationships become nothing short of the majestic fairy tales we used to hear about. Layers of...

The Confidence Trap: Overconfidence Can Sabotage Your Life

Is there such a thing as too much confidence? Learn how overconfidence impacts relationships and growth. We've all been there: the self-help books, months of therapy and the countless positive affirmations– all to overcome those facets of anxiety that chip away at our...

The Quiet Strength: Find your Power By Speaking Up

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”  –  Alice Walker Power. What does it mean for us? Is it being strong, loud and rich? Could it be a simple word, spoken firmly, quietly and unwavering? Power is flexibility and...