And how you can incorporate them into your next piece — Hope, inspiration, nostalgia, regret. Stories can transport you to a moment long lost in time or the one that is yet to come. Stories have the power to change and transform. They are the drivers of emotions, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge. They inspire (The little prince), they can move you…

1 truth and 2 mind shifts to make the change I have been writing for the better part of a decade, but as an introvert, I still battle with the fear of putting my ideas out in the world. I have written blog posts, articles, eBooks, web copy, and emails…

Here’s how you actually hack motivation — Motivation by design is not meant to last forever. Positive thinking is overrated. I don’t like to make bold claims but as a psychologist, I see people using positive thinking as an end-all formula for success and motivation. But here’s the truth. Positive thinking is restricting your ability to keep…

Stop being a side character and take control of the narrative I was browsing Instagram recently, as one does, and saw an ad for manifesting success. The idea surrounding the practice of manifestation is as old as time and while I may not believe in the power of manifestation as…

1 brutal truth and 2 psychology-backed methods to end your fight with productivity — Think about the times you have procrastinated. Was it fun? I bet it was. We procrastinate because our brain hates discomfort and at that moment, doing anything but the dreaded task sounds and is pretty fun. Most of the time, procrastination is just a tool to get out of doing…

Framework for building confidence and self-esteem — Tell me if this sounds familiar. When someone praises you, your first instinct is to rebuff and downplay it. When you achieve something you attribute your success to external circumstances. When you make a mistake you think about how you ALWAYS screw things up. Learning to be self-critical is a…

I have been a freelance business owner since early 2014. When I look back, I notice some mistakes which hindered my growth and if I could go back in time and teach myself something, then these would be the lessons to my younger self. I didn’t know better at the…

Great article Mallo! In my opinion, Imposter Syndrome develops pretty early on. People who are most afflicted with imposter syndrome are those who have lived in an environment where being wrong or making a mistake meant that they will have to suffer. But surely, life completely changes when you are an adult and people can't bully you needlessly. Though the mental traumas remain and manifest themselves as "Imposter Syndrome" where someone is insecure about the knowledge they have and afraid of being wrong.

What is meditation? Meditation in simple terms is to meditate; contemplate; think; reflect; muse. In a world full of constant streams of information, noise, worries meditation can help you get hold of your mind and self. Meditation helps you increase your self-awareness: Sitting for 15–20 minutes alone with your thoughts will help you…