Self-actualization

  • How cleansing my tummy stopped period pains and enhanced my vision

    Disclaimer:I have no training in physical health or nutrition. This is all based on my own research and experience. I’m sharing it hoping it’ll make a difference for others.  I often go into phases of detox to purify and reset… Continue reading

    How cleansing my tummy stopped period pains and enhanced my vision
  • A simple exercise to feel better (the power of gratitude)

    10 years ago, I was enrolled in a course on positive psychology, my favorite type of psychology! Traditional psychology mainly focuses on dysfunction and what does not work. On the flip side, positive psychology aims to understand what does work,… Continue reading

    A simple exercise to feel better (the power of gratitude)
  • People pleasing- appreciated dysfunction

    My name is Nouseibah and I’m a recovering people pleaser (“Hi Nouseibah”).  People pleasing is a well hidden, dysfunctional yet socially awarded way of living. The mechanics of people pleasing are simple: it’s an exaggerated agreeableness and helpfulness at the… Continue reading

    People pleasing- appreciated dysfunction
  • Autumn has arrived :)

    Autumn used to be the most dreaded season for me. I believe it was mainly due to leaving summer behind, meaning; sunlight, late nights, spontaneity, adventures abroad and an overall freedom. Autumn in contrast meant the prospects of  routine, predictability… Continue reading

    Autumn has arrived :)
  • Shifting to neutrality when hitting everyday bumps

    Before a session with a client I always need to meditate and make sure I’m a clean slate mentally and emotionally, creating a non judgmental and receptive atmosphere. I truly wish I could stay in a similar state of being… Continue reading

    Shifting to neutrality when hitting everyday bumps
  • Trouble sleeping?

    As I was flipping through my diary from last year, I was reminded of the sleep troubles I used to have. Not only would it take hours for me to fall asleep, it was shallow and inconsistent with me waking… Continue reading

    Trouble sleeping?
  • Discover your Human Design

    I’m always open and curious to seek out different teachings hoping it will add to the understanding of myself and others. Alternative doctrines such as astrology, numerology and Ayurveda are only few which have peaked my interest. Although  theories viewed… Continue reading

    Discover your Human Design
  • Using a rubber band to snap back to reality!

    Have you ever found yourself in a mental loop? Excessively thinking about something with no resolution? You might be fixating on something which happened in the past or potentially might or might not  in the future. Or perhaps you fill… Continue reading

    Using a rubber band to snap back to reality!
  • Why work (is it inspiration or resistance)?

    I was woken up at 5 a.m by a youtube automatic playlist clip (no I did not switch off my phone before bed) with Sadhguru, a spiritual teacher/guru. I’m not one of his followers, it’s just what Youtibe decided to… Continue reading

    Why work (is it inspiration or resistance)?
  • Get bleepin angry-what do to when you’re angry (part 2/2)

    In the previous post I touched on unhealthy approaches in regards to anger instead of the “abc” way which is my own simplified explanation of the underlying intention of and potent responses to, our emotions. If you haven’t read about… Continue reading

    Get bleepin angry-what do to when you’re angry (part 2/2)