Being Both The Same and Ever-Changing

To me, it involves three main things: 1. Being Authentic – Living life my way as much as I can. 2. Being Curious – Enjoying the process of asking questions and finding answers, instead of just accepting what I’m told. 3. Always Learning and Growing – Accepting the discomfort that comes with constant personal expansion.

Why Emotional Intelligence Beats IQ for Life Success

We’ve been told for decades that IQ is the golden ticket — the magic number that determines success, influence, and fulfillment. But a sky-high IQ won’t save you when your partner is upset, when your boss is unpredictable, or when your teenager rolls their eyes so hard you can hear it. What makes or breaks…

Daily Prompt #2

What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Contemplative walks. I love wandering unfamiliar streets and marveling at the new things I encounter along the way. During these random walks, I almost always get lost, which makes everything even more exciting. I love who I become when I’m not in control.

5 Red Flags in Dating

We’ve all been there: You’re on a date, and the person looks great on paper. They’ve got a nice smile, they laugh at your jokes, and they even claim to like reading. But then… they snap at the waiter for bringing extra ice, or they check their phone every 30 seconds. Suddenly, your intuition whispers:…

How to Connect Like a Brazilian

🌞 From Rio, with Love (and Laughter) I’m Brazilian — born and raised in Rio — which means I basically came into the world already dancing, smiling, and saying “bom dia” to strangers. And honestly? The rest of the world could use a little bit of our jeitinho brasileiro when it comes to socializing. We…

8 Social Skills That Improve Your Love Life

💔 Love Goes Wrong Because of Social Skills Picture this: ⚠️ You’re on a date, and instead of listening, you talk non-stop about your cat’s bowel habits. ⚠️ Or maybe you ghost someone because you panic at the thought of saying “I’m not interested.” ⚠️ Or worse… you send 23 text messages in a row…

5 Ways Modern Life Sabotages Your Well-Being

Have you ever noticed how, even with all the comfort and technology at our fingertips, so many of us feel drained, anxious, or stuck on autopilot? Neuroscience and anthropology show us why: Our brains and bodies are still wired for a lifestyle of slower rhythms, deep connection, and closeness to nature. But modern life asks…

Building Real Emotional Connection — With Yourself and the People You Love

I took much longer than I would have liked to grasp an important truth: how we treat ourselves shapes the quality of all our relationships in life. Before we can genuinely experience respect, love, and acceptance from others in a lasting way, we first need to nurture these qualities within ourselves. Basically, true intimacy begins…

My favorite hobby isn’t a thing…

What is your favorite hobby? Learning new things. It can be anything from habits to abilities. I’m simply passionate about it because I like who I become when I’m exploring the unknown.