10 Tips to Overcome Your Creative Block
byCreative blocks can be very frustrating, how can we ever get out of one? Find out how in 10 easy and applicable steps. Creative…
Self Growth
Tolerance is a Reaction to a Disagreeing Action
byLearning the true meaning of tolerance through navigating differences and disagreements. Being an Emirati student at a diverse university, with a student body that…
Navigating The Q Word – Discovering The Power of Quiet
byFor years, I would have done anything to avoid being described as quiet. But I didn’t realize that my quest for self-growth would turn…
How to Look After Your Mental Garden
byAfter moving to the UK and trying to re-ignite my passion for gardening, I could not help but notice parallels between the natural world…
Looking Forward to The Bright Side
byHave you ever wondered if you really know yourself? And how to learn how to find your passion to do what you were meant…
Connecting Youth to Nature, Naturally
byHave you ever wondered how you can be part of something bigger? Here we explore the importance of having the UAE youth immersing themselves…
Table For One, Please
byWhen was the last time you had your alone time? Is your schedule filled with obligations and forced social interactions? Before you plan your…
What It Means to be Beautiful
byBeing beautiful has nothing to do with your physical appearance. At 17-years-old, this is something I still struggle to believe in wholeheartedly. I’ll be…
Land: An Essential or An Accidental Property of Identity?
byNationality may fulfill the individual’s sense of self leaving him/her with little need to pursue a higher understanding of their identity until nationality can…
Islamophobia And Hijabophobia: How It All Started and Why You Should Care
byIs Hijabophobia as scary as it seems? Why does America fear Muslims? Exploring misconceptions and challenging Muslim stereotypes. How many times have you witnessed the…
The Fight For Ethnic Feminism
byRecounting stories from Instagrammers of different ethnicities and nationalities, we see that racism and sexism are part of every woman’s daily life. Women cannot…
The Influence Our Surrounding Environments Have On Us
byWe are often unaware of how influential the environment we surround or place ourselves in may impact our overall state of wellbeing. As much…
Through the Mirror’s Reflection
byWe all spare time to declutter our surroundings, if things get messy. But what about our emotions? Exploring the importance of acknowledging our emotions!…
The Difference Between My Third Culture Kids and Myself
byHow different am I from my kids who were born and raised in the UAE while I was born and raised in England and…
Like It Or Not, Happiness Is Temporary
byIn an age of moral correctness, let us not give into the notion that enforces happiness as the only acceptable state of mind. “Which…
Our Human Underestimations: Forgiveness
byExploring the psychology of forgiveness, its roots, and benefits, and then diving into the application of it and the importance of prioritizing the healing of…
Studying Abroad: The Challenges of a Traveling Student
byWhat most people do not tell you about studying abroad is that it is not always all about fun and adventures. It is just…
From Anti-Reader to Avid Reader
byFrom avoiding books to loving them, reading has helped me focus and express myself in another medium that isn’t drawing. It all started three years…
Coping with A Cancer Diagnosis: What’s Next?
byHow I dealt with my blood cancer diagnosis at nineteen years of age. Is there a silver lining of being told there was a…
Why You Should Wake Up for Sunrise
byHow could you possibly benefit from waking up hours before the start of your daily routine to watch the sunrise? The night following my…