Araz Gholami

Sometimes people can trigger our negative emotions, leading to feelings of upset or anger. assuming we cannot stop their behavior: set healthy boundaries: identify and communicate your boundaries to prevent situations that trigger negative emotions. if someone consistently crosses these bound... Read All

Self-confidencebelief in your own abilities and capacity to handle tasks and face challenges. ways to boost it:1. practice and repeat small successes2. positive and supportive interactions with others (or, if you can't find them, seek people who interact with you and your ideas positively and sup... Read All

take a break. if possible, take a few days off to rest and recharge. even a long weekend can help you regain calm and energy. review your workload and commitments. try to eliminate unnecessary tasks and obligations. learn to say no to requests that aren’t truly essential. set aside time fo... Read All

Read the previous post:admitting failure and starting treatment (1), june 14, 2023 after the third in-person session and the fourth online session, at the doctor's request, i started working on designing their website. after several cafe and party meetings, they stated that due to the "friendship... Read All

Have you gone a few days or even weeks without responding to messages or emails? are you avoiding calls? putting off important life tasks as much as possible? constantly tidying your home and organizing cabinets? avoiding new social interactions and only connecting with one or a few safe individuals... Read All

For nearly a year, maybe more, a lack of energy and listlessness has disrupted my entire life. i couldn’t work, sleep peacefully, enjoy the moment, or do much of anything. a few weeks ago, i finally realized that i had severely failed in the process of self-discovery and self-treatment, and decided ... Read All

Note: this is one of those posts where lack of time doesn’t allow for elaboration, but it’s so important that i’m sharing scattered notes as they are. years ago, when a friend bought a house, i was thrown off balance for two weeks. it felt like a blow to my head, and everything i was doing daily ... Read All

stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your true desires and needs. avoid people who encourage you to be consumerist. spend time with those who are not. instead of material possessions, focus on acquiring skills, experiences, relationships, and personal growth. learn gratitude (... Read All

A quick solution to tackle your pending tasks close this blog, get up from your chair/couch/bed, and get your pending tasks done. related: minimal (15): a quick tip to break free from procrastination ... Read All

1. relying solely on motivation is unstable. build good habits for yourself. as soon as you feel good, define and practice useful habits for yourself. good sleep, healthy food, cutting toxic relationships, avoiding social media and negative news, and doing productive tasks are things you should do ... Read All

Short answer: delete the task. longer answer: regardless of how important or decisive the task you keep postponing is, sometimes the mere existence of that task prevents you from doing anything else. if, after several days, you still can’t handle the main stressful task, delete it. don’t do it, ... Read All

The courage and ability to accept what you cannot change is a skill that, probably, no one in this world will point out or teach you. this skill is gained only through repeated failures and repeated falls, and it might be said that it is one of the most defining skills for a calm and stress-free lif... Read All