Author: Jara Rahman
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Beyond “Naughty Kids”: Understanding the Unseen Struggles of ADHD
Have you ever felt a profound disconnect, as if your inner world operates on a different rhythm than everyone else’s? This post delves into the often-misunderstood realities of living with ADHD, revealing the unseen battles and the path towards self-acceptance. The Silent Battle Within: Undiagnosed Struggles We often think that children who are excessively mischievous,…
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Building Your Inner Sanctuary: Creating a Sacred Space Within for Lasting Peace
We’ve explored so much together on this journey of living in the present. We’ve tackled the mental chatter of overthinking, learned to reclaim our attention from the constant digital hum, and discovered the magic of finding our “flow” for deep focus. But what happens when the external world still feels overwhelming, or when life throws…
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Your Peace First: Stop Taking Things Personally
Do you always get tangled up in what people say? When someone says something, do you immediately feel like the comment is aimed directly at you? Or if someone makes a slight sarcastic remark, do you feel like you’re being insulted? Taking every comment personally in this way destroys our mental peace. It lowers self-confidence,…
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Finding Your Flow: Cultivating Deep Focus in a Noisy World
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like we’re always chasing something—peace, success, closure. We’ve talked about quieting overthinking and reclaiming attention from digital distractions. But once the mental noise settles and the screens dim, what’s next? It’s about finding that sweet spot where you’re completely absorbed, truly present, and operating at your best:…
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How to Reclaim Your Attention: Digital Mindfulness & Presence
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like we’re always chasing something—peace, success, closure. But what if the real magic lies not in what’s ahead or behind, but in the moment you’re living right now? And what if those precious moments are constantly being snatched away by something incredibly small, yet profoundly powerful: your…
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How to Stop Overthinking and Stay Present: Don’t Let Thoughts Steal Your Calm
Have you ever caught yourself trapped in a relentless thought spiral—replaying a conversation for the tenth time, imagining worst-case scenarios for an upcoming event, or analyzing a simple decision to death? It’s incredibly easy to confuse this constant mental churning with being responsible, intelligent, or even wise. We tell ourselves we’re just “thinking things through.”…
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Don’t Miss the Magic: The Life-Changing Power of Living in the Present
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like we’re always chasing something—success, peace, closure. But what if the real magic lies not in what’s ahead or behind, but in the profound power of living in the present? We’ve all been there. Our minds get bogged down by past mistakes or consumed by worries about…
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The Invisible Power: Why Being There Counts
Relationships are the cornerstone of our existence, and at the heart of every relationship stands an indeniable truth: the most potent aspect of any relationship is just being there for each other. It’s one of the easiest yet most underappreciated pillars of any relationship, but its impact runs deep, especially during the darkest hours of…
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Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Trap: A Story of Escape and Empowerment
Self-Improvement/Motivational From the moment we are born, society seems to have a roadmap for us: go to school, move on to college, then university. But why do we do it? Many people say it’s all about gaining knowledge, but deep down, the truth is something different. The traditional education system and our pursuit of degrees…
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Loneliness: The Hidden Struggle We All Face
“I often feel quite alone,” said legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in an interview, despite his remarkable success and the people who surrounded him. “But there is nothing that makes existence difficult.” Ray, like many of us, acknowledged the complex relationship we have with loneliness—an emotion that, though felt deeply, is often hard to express. This…