Better

As the year reached a near end, and we are almost through 2025, I have been doing some reflecting on what happened in this past year. There is a whole list of things, some good and some bad. But what is so surprising is that if feels like this year just flew past. It feels…

Some days, my brain is a powerful, well-oiled machine. Other days, it is just two raccoons fighting in a trash can over a half-eaten bagel. It started on a completely ordinary afternoon. I was sitting in my small car outside my son’s school. The sun was dipping just enough to throw that bright, squinty light…

I haven’t quite been myself lately. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been walking around, pacing the floors, and mulling things over in my head like a detective trying to solve a mystery: What on earth happened? It’s the strangest feeling. I don’t feel lazy—in fact, my brain is shouting that I want to…

An interesting idea emerged from a meeting we had today: “Therapy for the alarm clock.” Now, you are probably leaning back, sipping your coffee, and wondering why on earth a mechanical object would need a therapist. Well, think about it—everybody hates the alarm clock. Whether it is set to wake you up at dawn for…

Imagine someone walking in the street with a big, grey cloud hanging over their head. If they are anything like me, they will hate their wet feet in closed shoes, sloshing along the wet path. They will probably be just as grumpy as the cloud makes them feel. Maybe they are having a very bad…

I’ve been reading a lot of running tips, motivational texts as well as following positive people on Instagram. One thing I keep seeing is, all of them mention “Surround yourself with like-minded people”. Start a new hobby, go to the gym or do something you always wanted to try, sooner rather than later you will…