Araz Gholami

Being receptive to criticism is like enduring small earthquakes. if you fail to tolerate these minor, albeit unpleasant, shakes over time, the accumulated energy can release suddenly, causing everything you’ve built and believed in to collapse in an instant. note:criticism without suggestions or ... Read All

A few weeks ago, in the middle of a workday at 2 pm, a friend called and said i had to be ready in an hour for a trip to sarein and possibly astara. a simple “no” could have saved me from all the potential chaos of this sudden trip, but of course, i said yes. within an hour, a complete three-day tra... Read All

The sunset of the last day of the year and the sunrise of the first day of the new year signify the end of another chapter of life and an excuse to renew everything we have or want to have. it's like starting from sunday, but at least it gives us a chance to think about refreshing the worn-out thing... Read All

Have you ever encountered someone in your workplace who seems charming and confident on the outside, but on the inside is manipulative, deceitful, and lacks empathy? this is the topic of "snakes in suits: when psychopaths go to work," a book written by dr. paul babiak and dr. robert d. hare. the aut... Read All

overthinking: write it down. anxiety: practice meditation. stress: take a walk. fatigue: take a rest. unhappiness: exercise. excitability: listen to calming music. distraction: turn off your phone. depression: read a book.... Read All

Two months ago, after iran’s critical situation and the exhausting mental pressure of the environment—and of course the internet—i decided to return to turkey for an indefinite period. fortunately, the company covered the travel and hotel costs, leaving no other reason to wait. there was only a smal... 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

Manipulation is one of humanity’s oldest psychological tools. at its core, it’s a way to influence others—often without their awareness. think of a fisherman baiting a hook; the fish doesn’t realize it’s being lured until it’s too late. this subtle control, while sometimes harmless in nature, can be... 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

A while back, while browsing the web, i stumbled upon a page titled “32 unanswerable questions.” the idea intrigued me. are these questions really unanswerable? i started reading and quickly realized that most of them actually do have answers—at least partial ones. so, for fun, i decided to tackle t... Read All

Ever met people who are effortlessly laid-back, charming, and seem to be the life of every gathering? if you’re not one of them, you’ve probably wondered: what do they have that i don’t? can i develop some of their traits? the good news is, yes. the bad news is, it’s not easy. these people possess ... Read All