The Art of Letting Go
byHave you ever felt like the world was heavy on your shoulders? Like the burden just never stops? Success is the very thing we crave,…
Self Reflection
The Personal & Societal Dangers of Excessive Positivity
byAt what point is positive thinking truly serving us versus coming in the way of our personal growth, mental health, relationships, and community engagement? The…
Productivity Contest in Quarantine
byDelving into what this quarantine feels like and how overwhelming social media is becoming as it turns into a productivity contest affecting mental health. At…
When to Say No to Opportunity
by“Knowing when to quit, leave a toxic situation, demand more from life (…) is a very important skill that people who win at life all…
5 Lessons I Learnt from my Cat
byThe bond between humans and animals is rarely discussed or taken seriously in the region. Take a look at how a profound, joyful bond…
How Heavy is Your Baggage?
byBeing comfortable with all the emotional baggage that you carried all those years is easier than putting it down and allowing vacancy, isn’t it?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Countdown to New Year’s Eve
byAn overview of how New Year’s Eve celebrations have evolved over time and the extravagance associated with it in modern times. The start of…
I Exist Because I Want To
byRarely do people think about the reason for their existence and the meaning of their lives. As a result, many do not reach their…
It’s All About FAN LUV!
byLooking into society’s fan syndrome and redirecting the emotions and efforts towards oneself. Some phenomenon, although commonly widespread, do not grab our attention unless we…
Long and Lost in the Abstract Abyss of Helen Teede’s Art
byExamining loss in Helen Teede’s “Unhomed” exhibition in which she reflects on the loss of her home in Zimbabwe. A large, strikingly painted canvas by…
What Is Failure?
byWe try so hard to make something out of our lives, and for many, the fear of failure is the biggest drive. So what is…