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Minimal (15) A Quick Way to Break Free from Procrastination

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

32 Unanswerable Questions… Answered!

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 ... Read All

The Ultimate Guide to Being Cool

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

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

In a healthy and fulfilling relationship, you can expect the following qualities:1. mutual respect respect and trust are the cornerstones of any healthy relationship. mocking, disregarding, not taking each other’s words seriously, or ignoring each other’s desires, whether by you or your partner, ar... Read All

May 28, 2022, Tabriz

When you control everything for a long time, or at least have the illusion that everything is under your control, you imagine a superhuman power for yourself and think that the misfortunes that happen to others won’t happen to you. you believe you can feel any emotion whenever you want and move towa... Read All

14 Signs You’re Not Special

We all want to feel special, unique, and destined for greatness. but sometimes, it’s important to face the harsh truth: our actions, or lack thereof, may be holding us back. here’s a wake-up call: if these 14 traits resonate with you, it’s time to rethink your approach to life. 1. obsessively follo... Read All

Minimal (14) In Praise of Transparency

There are two types of people who have issues with transparency: - those who hide something. - those who have nothing to offer.... Read All

Trust me, You wouldn’t start on Monday

Do you plan to start working out on monday? quit a bad habit next week? wake up earlier to tackle unfinished tasks after just one more binge-watch session? maybe you’ll open that book right after one last scroll through instagram? you won’t. motivational speakers with their polished smiles, self-h... Read All

Minimal (13) How to Enter a Relationship with Someone Who’s Emotionally Unavailable?

Don’t. you can’t. accept that it’s impossible. note: someone who is emotionally unavailable generally keeps their emotional doors closed to everyone, and sometimes even to you specifically. no matter what you do, emphasizing no matter what, nothing you try will trigger any emotional response in ... Read All

"Do Nothing" Manual

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

We’re Living the Dreams from 100 Years Ago. Here’s Why

Have you noticed that the era we live in has features that were just dreams a hundred or even a few decades ago? just take a step back and look at the bigger picture. 1. connecting to the world and an ocean of knowledge not too long ago, 40 years ago, the idea of accessing any knowledge or resou... Read All

October 31, 2021, a Café in Tabriz

Writing, a need that can pause, but never be silenced. after a few months of traveling in turkey and the aftershocks following my return, i gradually regained my former calm. time, patience, and, of course, the need to write all came together again, giving birth to this piece. what i’ve realiz... Read All