*ੈ✩‧₊˚ emotional intelligence
emotional intelligence (often abbreviated as ei or eq) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ time management
time management is the process of planning and controlling how much time you spend on specific activities to increase efficiency and productivity.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ new skills
learning new skills is a great way to keep your mind sharp and open up new opportunities. some skills you might consider include coding, data analysis, digital literacy, foreign languages, project management, public speaking, or creative skills.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ mindfulness
mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment, without judgment or distraction. it involves paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a non-reactive way.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ self-care
self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being to promote overall health and happiness. it includes physical activities like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, as well as staying hydrated and maintaining good hygiene.
overall, it is about making time for yourself and prioritizing your needs to maintain balance and prevent burnout.
*ੈ✩‧₊˚ entrepreneurial thinking
entrepreneurial thinking is a mindset that involves seeing opportunities where others see challenges, being innovative, and taking calculated risks to achieve goals. it’s not just for business owners; anyone can benefit from this way of thinking.
Why do I find myself running from life instead of chasing it, I’ve become so fixed in my ways that I’m starting to think the material I’m made out of isn’t flesh.
No, I refuse to stop this war I’m battling against isn’t hard the ultimate war against myself
“You’re not a kid anymore. You have the right to choose your own life. You can start again. If you want a cat, all you have to do is choose a life in which you can have a cat. It’s simple. It’s your right.”
— Unknown
I think the beauty of meeting someone just once to understand them to be part of their life for a brief second or a moment. It’s so wonderfully terrible, that’s the process of life I suppose.
“I hope that you never, not even for one second, become a secondary character in your own story.”
— spanish teacher
I feel so lost when I talk to you, I’m looking at a friendships that doesn’t seem to exist. Am I giving up too soon ? I’ve had thoughts about this for a while but I’m not sure …
I am free and that is why I am lost - Franz Kafka
— Anne Michaels, from "Infinite Gradation," originally published in October 2017