A while back, I realized I had lost my ability to truly cry. As a kid, I could cry without a second thought. But around the age of 13, I started pushing my feelings down, trying to swallow all the fear, hurt, and frustration just to fit in. That’s probably why my body feels so…
Tag: mental resilience
Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis — It’s a Call to Rediscover Your True Self
Ever find yourself staring into the fridge, not because you’re hungry, but because you’re wondering what the heck you’re even doing with your life? You’ve got achievements stacked on one side, responsibilities on the other, and yet… something feels “off.” This is the moment culture likes to label as a midlife crisis. But here’s the…
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:…
Train Your Mind Before It Trains You
Ever notice how your brain sometimes feels like a toddler with scissors — running around unsupervised, reacting to every emotion, fear, or shiny distraction? 😅 This week’s video gem from Think Rich Mindset Hub (inspired by Napoleon Hill) is a gentle slap of wisdom: Your mind can either be your greatest ally or your biggest…
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…
Understanding the Orphan and Victim Identities
Many adults carry a silent story within them — a story that began in childhood but continues to echo in their relationships, careers, and sense of self-worth. When children grow up facing abuse, neglect, or emotional abandonment, they don’t just lose safety and love in the moment — they often build entire identities around those…
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…
Overcoming Resentment: The Power of Saying No
There was a time in my life when I really believed in Sartre’s quote, “Hell is other people.” Back then, I believed it was others who disrespected me, rather than recognizing my own hesitation to speak up. I thought it was others who stopped me from shining in my own life, instead of recognizing that…
The Science of Love: Understanding The Chemistry Behind Romance
Falling in love is a neurochemical cocktail that activates parts of the brain related to reward, motivation, attachment, and emotion. Here’s what happens: 1. Dopamine: The “Craving” Neurotransmitter 🧠 Love in the early stages feels like an addiction — because neurologically, it kind of is. 2. Oxytocin: The “Bonding” Hormone 💡 Oxytocin builds the secure…
3 Top Youtube Channels to Empower Your Growth
One of the key tools that really helps me grow in life is my belief that “nothing is born ready.” This understanding makes me rely on 3 things: But my mindset hasn’t always been so positive. I spent a lot of time and energy stuck in a negative thought pattern that resisted change at all…
