A coping strategy is an action that one resorts to, when faced with an unpalatable situation. Something that you find unbearable, but still have to bear it for a time, which seems too long. It maybe just half an hour or months and years. So then, you find some activity to do, to help you …
This is a vital aspect in any relationship, to keep boundaries and give space to each other. I mean, specially in a country like Pakistan, where people are diving into other peoples’ businesses, as if it is their own. People think nothing of interfering in other people’s lives. Going into people’s homes and looking into …
A blessed time in life when the children have moved to their own homes. While we are facing an empty nest, we need to realize that it is a sort of a liberation for us. It is also a time to celebrate the success of one of life’s greatest projects that we took on, having children and helping them to grow into successful and responsible citizens of this planet.
Hi Everyone! Isn’t the weather just perfect these days in Pakistan? I’m loving every minute of it. It is a time for picnics, drives and enjoying your garden. So, due to Covid19 and the weather, I’ve held my art classes in my garden. (It feels strange calling it a garden when it is without any …
Suddenly, our whole world changes, and we are left to fend for ourselves. You know and I know. It happens. Yes, it could be the loss of a loved one, or a complete change of scene like marriage. It could be that you found out you have a big illness. Or you migrated to another …
Hi Everyone! I’d love to believe I’m perfect. It puts me on a pedestal, while everyone else isn’t. Great feeling! So, whenever whatever happens I blame it on everyone else. Great. I think most folks are like that. Only problem is; If I’m not part of the problem, how can I become part of the …
Already two weeks into 2021, and one is wondering what to do next. Where to begin? We have all our resolutions and dreams in place, but where and how to begin. We have to begin right now, with taking small steps in the right direction. That’s all. Take baby steps: The power of small steps …
Hi Everyone! This year 2020, if you are well along with your family, then you have achieved the highest goal. Yet, it is a fact, that there isn’t a single family who hasn’t been hit by this pandemic in one way or another. This year has seen so much tragedy. No part of the world …
Hi Everyone! ‘How can someone stay so positive all the time?’ – Many of you have asked me this question. Time table includes needs. Today, I’ll show you how I do it. It is done, by making a daily time table, in which I take care of basic needs of well being; I take care …
