I read in various books that when you write the things you are thankful for, you will shift your mindset and emotions to THINKING GOOD AND FEELING GOOD. Read all the 50 things to be grateful for in one day.…
10 Terrific Advantages of Hugs
Have you felt the feeling of frustration, almost teary-eyed that when someone gave you a hug, you felt better? Here is my list of 10 terrific advantages of hugs that will convince you to HUG MORE. Give an unlimited supply…
Cooking pancakes on Shrove Tuesday: Life lessons learned
I didn’t have work on that day so I volunteered to cook pancakes on Shrove Tuesday at school. Feeding hundreds of students became a breeze for all the volunteer mothers. There were 5 life lessons learned that day. If the…
Are you okay? 5 Lessons learned
Are you okay? These are the words that when asked will make you decide whether you speak up or to keep quiet. Based on my personal experience, there are 5 lessons learned revolving around these three words – Are you…
10 Lessons learned in Removing Clutter
“You have to let go, Shirin.” This is the message that kept me going while sorting out the things in the house for more than a month. I am the type of person who reasons out: “ I might need…
Intention to Feel Good
As I was sitting on a bench looking at the sea, it made me realize how beautiful and serene the place I was resting. It was my intention to feel good one morning; to sit for 30 minutes on a…
Things to do with the boys or girls when it rains
When was the last time you played with your child/children? It is raining outside (with lightning and thunder!) on a weekend. Outdoor sports for the boys/girls? nope. Video or online games? You already declared your royal decree that the…
Why is it important for me to spend time with my family?
I was reading the book of The Power of Having Fun by Dave Crenshaw when I had to ponder deeply this particular question of the book – Why is it important for me to spend time with my family? As…
What to do when the person didn’t answer your greeting
My previous blog post 13 reasons why the person didn’t answer your greeting got a lot of readers on my website. I noticed that most of the visitors searched for this query: what to do when the person didn’t answer…
Midlife Crisis: Coping with the Questions in your Mind
According to collinsdictionary.com, Middle age is usually considered to take place between the ages of 40 and 60. Questions requiring answers start to linger inside your mind during this period. Thus, the Midlife Crisis begins. Before, I thought that it…