A month long examinations are finally over! I haven’t written or journaled or properly reflected about the MANY things that I’ve experienced in the past 4 months of vet school here in USAMV-Cluj! So many thoughts are on my mind right now hence the title […]
Category: Mindfulness
Action vs reaction: How to take more genuine actions
In every moment, we are in the midst of an action or reaction — whether we are conscious of it or not. And for so many years of our lives. But it was only in the recent years did I find it to be a […]
3 ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life
My understanding of mindfulness had been wrong the whole time. Or rather the way I’ve tried to incorporate mindfulness into my life had been wrong. Not until I’ve attended a meditation course and tried to live almost like a nun for that 10 days. I’ve […]
How to be detached from your identity — 5 steps
Doesn’t becoming detached from your identity seems like we have no purpose or drive in life? When I was attached to the identity (or goal or image, whatever you may want to call it) of being a vet, I was so up tied, easily stressed, […]
I’m 21 years old, now what?
My 21st birthday just passed on the 13th February 2022. My birthdays had never really been a big event for me. It was always the usual – birthday song, birthday cake and family dinner. Occasionally, there would be birthday surprises and receiving nice presents. As […]
WHY 20S IS THE BEST PHASE OF YOUR LIFE
You are not too young or too old. Be Bold. When you were in your teenage years, you probably relied a lot on adults who were by your side. You had nothing — No income, higher education, job or a house. Due to your lack […]
How To Stay Present: 9 Simple Ways
Some days, when I am reading my book, I would be reluctant to read just 20 pages. I’ll think that I have better and more productive things to do, and would feel guilty about it. Some days, as I focus my mind on that one […]
6 Reasons Why Gap Years Are Useful
1. Finding your passion. Or reaffirm your passion. Gap years are usually taken after graduating high school, junior college or polytechnic, before the start of university. However, some do take it after university, before starting their first job. Anyhow, it is perfectly fine either way, […]
Uneventful Gap Year During a Pandemic
I’m currently midway through my 2nd gap year after my A levels. My first gap was not very eventful and I plan to make my 2nd gap year many folds more meaningful! As an obliger (Read The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin), I decided to […]