Ah, Spring. That magical time when the world thaws, the air smells like fresh beginnings, and suddenly you have the urge to throw open all the windows and deep-clean your entire life. Nature is shaking off winter’s heaviness, and guess what? So are you.

Valentine’s Day has come and gone. The flowers may be fading, the chocolates long gone (or tucked away for later), but love - the real kind - doesn't belong to just one day.  A self-love guide. A few years ago, I jotted down a list. Not resolutions or to-dos, but gentle reminders about living with more intention, joy and care. I called it my Love List, and it’s become a guide for nurturing a more compassionate, meaningful relationship with life — and with myself.

You know the deal.  January 1st rolls around, and we declare to the universe (and Instagram) that this is the year we’ll finally become morning people, write that novel, or trade our Netflix marathons for actual marathons. Fast forward three weeks, and those glittery, champagne-fueled promises to “do better this year” are slowly fading. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Here's why setting life-changing goals in the dead of winter might not be the best idea.

"Works well under pressure" might look great on a CV, but is it just a loaded phrase that glorifies stress and chaos? It’s become a badge of honour not only in the workplace, suggesting that the ability to thrive in relentless pressure is the gold standard of productivity. But let’s be honest: this mindset is toxic.