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How Rejection Taught Me to Approve of Myself
Rejection used to feel like the end of the world. Whether it was a job I wanted, a relationship I poured into, a friend drifting away, or a creative idea dismissed—
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
My Journey from Avoidance to Awareness
I used to be an expert at avoidance. A master at distraction. If you looked at my life from the outside, you'd see someone who had it “together.”
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
The Freedom in No Longer Wanting to Be Understood
For most of my life, I tried to explain myself into acceptance. I thought if I could just find the right words, the right tone,
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
Why Growing Isn’t Always Pretty (and That’s Okay)
When we think of growth, we often picture something soft and radiant: flowers blooming, sunrises, journaling in quiet cafes, peace after the storm.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
Reclaiming the Parts of Me I Hid to Survive
For a long time, I believed that certain parts of me weren’t welcome in this world. I believed I had to be easy to love— quiet, agreeable, polished.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
Permission to Be Human
The world we live in exalts strength. "Be tough." "Keep going." "Stay positive." As though suffering is a sign of weakness and vulnerability is a sign of failure, these statements are flung at us like inspirational confetti.
By Tousif Arafatabout a year ago in Motivation
How I Found My Authentic Voice in a World That Profits Off Conformity
For most of my life, I filtered myself. I said what was safe. What was expected. What would make people nod in approval or scroll with a like.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
The Healing Power of Witnessing Yourself
For most of my life, I looked outside of myself to feel seen. I waited for someone to notice. To ask the right questions.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
What My Shadow Taught Me About Wholeness
We all have parts of ourselves we try to keep buried. The jealousy. The anger. The fear. The neediness. The hunger to be seen, heard, chosen.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
How Travel Taught Me to Come Home to Myself
I used to think “home” was a destination. A house, a city, a country. A place where the people knew my name and the walls felt familiar.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
The Art of Letting Go Through Journaling
There’s something sacred about a blank page. It waits for you without judgment, without interruption, without needing anything in return. It holds your secrets, your pain, your dreams—and perhaps most importantly, it holds space for your healing.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Motivation
How to Stop Overthinking in 3 Simple Steps
Overthinking is something we all struggle with at some point. It’s that mental loop where our thoughts go round and round, often leading to stress, anxiety, and indecision. Whether it’s replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or doubting past choices, overthinking can steal our peace of mind and hinder our ability to take action.
By Muhammad Asimabout a year ago in Motivation