Why should you guard your life? In a world filled with deceptive behaviors, you must actively protect your life, i.e., your inner self (spiritual, emotional, psychological, physiological wellbeing). You must evaluate every person who is currently in it, and anyone who tries to enter it. Not everyone deserves access to you. You must also be cautious about strangers; there are people with bad intentions who may try to gain your trust. So, how does one guard their life? Be selec

What is the role of a vacuum, and how do we apply this concept to the human experience? A vacuum removes debris, dust, and dirt from surfaces, absorbing almost anything in its path. Similarly, as humans, we often unconsciously absorb other people's emotions and problems. If we keep taking on this external weight, we inevitably face emotional exhaustion and confusion. To prevent this, we must practice strict emotional boundaries. We need to inspect our own feelings and stop le

Lately, I have been thinking about the difference between a structured and an unstructured schedule. I think they are both necessary. During a Monday-through-Friday workweek, it is essential to have a structured schedule. A structured schedule includes your wake-up time, meals, work hours, and more. Having a structured schedule can help reduce feelings of anxiety that may arise if running late to work or not eating or exercising effectively. In contrast, having an unstructur

Dear Proteas: I have been thinking lately about how perfect I want my self-care routine to be. The truth is that it is not. Some weeks, I am more consistent than others. Below, I have included some examples of my perfectly imperfect self-care routines. Exercise: I often run almost 6 miles three to four times a week. I realized that there are some days when my body needs a rest, so I have decided to walk instead. I recognize that it is good to push through, but it is equally i

In a world that thrives in dysregulating a person's nervous system, choose to regulate yourself. Some people will try to provoke you or trigger you to respond negatively to their actions. They may say mean things to you, gossip about you, or create environments in which staying is unbearable. You may begin to question yourself, your worth. Are you doing the right thing by defending yourself, or is it best to stay silent? A dysregulated nervous system presents itself in differ

Dear Proteas! Lately, I have been reflecting on my own personal journey with lifestyle modifications to improve my health and wellness. I have had conflicting feelings about doing what is right for my health, despite knowing the problem of doing what is wrong. For example, despite knowing that cigarette smoking was not good for me (e.g., increases plaque in the artery, which can lead to a heart attack), feeling tired and short of breath after smoking, I continued smoking,

The Impostor Syndrome (externalized): Some people will do whatever they can to make you feel like a fraud, and others think you are a fraud. They will deny all your accomplishments and say that you are unworthy of personal or professional opportunities. They will discredit you: “You could not have possibly accomplished that.” They will deny you access to education or your credentials to pursue a career. They will try to make you think that you’re incapable of creating anythi

Some of us are forced to obey. Some of us are forced to experience humiliation at all levels. Some of us are expected to see the good in...

What is Freedom? If I cannot control my psychological and emotional well-being, am I free? If I need to be rescued by another person, am...

Dear Proteas, What has been on my mind this week? I have been thinking about women’s health. In particular, women diagnosed or...

What contributes to Diabetes Type 2 (i.e., high blood sugar), hypertension (i.e., high blood pressure), and chronic kidney disease (i.e.,...

What is the difference between surviving and living? When you’re surviving, you live day by day. You fear being in danger, and,...

Why do we ignore our intuition? With everything in our being, we know something is wrong, yet we ignore our intuition. Sometimes, we...

We do things for persons because it is in our nature to do them. We do them without expecting anything in return. We do them because we...

I used to carry others ' hate like it was part of my identity. I used to internalize hate like it was my responsibility to internalize...

What is trusting and mistrusting the wrong person? You can believe a person is honest, sincere, and has good intentions, but they do...

Do we always practice what we preach? So many person profess how badly they want to see another person win, but their words and actions...

Do I believe in Karma? I do not. I think that some persons are luckier than others. I think there are injustices in this world (e.g.,...

They say there are three types of persons: leaves, branches, and roots. Leaves are like seasons: They are unreliable, seasonal, flakes....

Content Warning: The following blog contains sensitive information. About lies to bring a person's name to the ground: People are...