Flow – Part 1

On the subject of motivation and drive, I am reading a book called Flow written by the renowned psychology professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the United States. First, let us define what Flow is and then I will offer my thoughts based on the content of the book which is considered as a classic on the […]

Grumpy or Mellow?

In this weekend’s edition of Financial Times, columnist Harry Eyres reflected on his once-in-25-year school reunion. In his Slow Lane column, he wrote “The reunion was characterized by warmth and a sort of heartiness. With age, people generally get kinder and a touch less painfully shy. No one seemed to have returned to settle scores.” […]

Love is in the air

Today is Valentine’s day. Though I am against being a victim of commercialization, it is good to have another occasion to appreciate our loved ones. We can make every day of our lives a Valentile’s day, but for today, we can “go with the flow” and enjoy the “love in the air” atmosphere without being […]

Half Term Next Week

Next week is half term is the UK. Students will have a week off. I did not appreciate it that much before. But now that I am taking 3 courses outside of work. I felt that I can definitely benefit from having a week off from my lessons. Breathe Breathe Breathe.

Ignorance or Trap?

Today I went to a venue to book for an area for an after-work drink for approximately 15 people next Tuesday. After taking down the information, the hostess asked since it is a quiz night with a 50-pound cash prize tonight, would I like to SWITCH the reservation from next Tuesday to tonight?  I held […]

BBC Radio 2

I have been a fan of 2 programs of the BBC Radio 2, the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Moira Stuart during weekday morning and Paul O’Grady Show on Sunday afternoon. The Breaksfast Show has children as young as 6 calling in to share what they have done for the first time in their lives […]

A family tradition

I am a big fan of physiotherapy because it is based on sound medical knowledge of muscles and discipline of the patient (for doing the exercises). My parents are fans as well in particular my dad who benefited from it in the past few years. They are both very keen learners to know more.  As soon […]

Pain or Work?

I have been going to physiotherapy for 3 months (Yes, I am getting better now. Thank you for asking). My physiotherapist and I have established and agreed that there are 2 types of pain. One type is a sharp pain that is hurting you badly (in which case you scream). The other type is working/stretching […]

Floating in life

An old friend of mine in New York face-booked me last week and told me that he felt like he was “floating” in life. He asked me what I would suggest him to do. It is a broad topic and I am not claiming to be an expert to deal with mid-life crisis and the […]