Tag: Self Care
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How to know yourself- 76: From Social Media to Self-Reflection
Self-Discovery and Reflection in the Modern World Self-discovery is truly a part of continuous growth — an ongoing effort to create a better life by blending what we learn from our experiences, the questions we ask ourselves, and the insights we gain. Today, the endless flow of information we are exposed to, constant comparisons with…
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How to Know Yourself-67: Building a Strong Self-Care Philosophy
Questions for Reflection: Health Challenges, Stress, and Self-Care Today’s self-reflection questions: Health issues and psychological challenges are inevitable realities in every human life. How we cope, how our mental state is affected, and the philosophy we adopt toward self-care are shaped by our personal experiences and insights. When you face a major health problem—especially a…
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How to Know Yourself-63: Understanding Health and Self-Awareness
Health, Self-Awareness, and Modern Misconceptions It’s a common saying: “Health comes first.” We’ve all heard it — a cliché as old as time, and famously voiced by figures like Sakıp Sabancı. But let’s set aside the cliché itself and ask ourselves some real questions about our own relationship with health. Getting to know ourselves is…
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How to Know Yourself-46: Balancing Inner Peace in Relationships
Balancing Inner Peace in Relationships: When is it Too Much? Maintaining a relationship—or being with someone you consider special—can sometimes make it difficult to preserve your inner peace. What would you do if you felt your happiness was being threatened by the very relationship you’re in? How long can you continue to prioritize your own…
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How to Know Yourself-38: Breaking Free from Excuses
Are These Real Obstacles, or Just Excuses? In my previous post, I reflected on the obstacles we face on the path toward our goals. Today, I want to ask a deeper question: Are those obstacles truly real—or are they just excuses we’ve created for ourselves? Often without realizing it, we struggle to be honest with…
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How to know yourself-33: Impact of Mood on Productivity
Does Your Mood Affect Your Productivity? When I’m happy, my motivation and drive increase. I focus more deeply on my work. Outside of work, I have more energy and can juggle multiple activities at once. But when the darkness settles in—those dark, rainy, depressive winter days of East Germany—I feel like hibernating like a bear.…
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How to Know Yourself-31: Protect Your Emotional Energy
Which Relationships Nourish You—And Which Drain You? (Signs of Energy-Draining Relationships & How to Protect Your Emotional Well-Being) Do your relationships with coworkers, family, or your partner bring you happiness—or do they slowly drain your emotional energy? This is more than just a passing thought. It’s a vital question that touches on your emotional health,…
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