Nervousness and excitement feel almost the same in the body—racing heart, clammy hands, energy surging through you. The only real difference? Your mindset. Reframing nerves as excitement isn’t just a trick—it’s a tool for pushing past fear and expanding your comfort zone

Retrospective Narrative Creation (RNC) is the process of looking back at past experiences and weaving them into a story that explains who we are today. It’s not a formal theory (yet)—I just coined the term—but it captures something deeply human. Whether we’re trying to understand why we struggle with trust or what fuels our resilience, we often construct personal narratives from selective memories. These stories can lift us up or weigh us down. The same childhood event can become a source of strength for one person and a source of shame for another. The difference lies in the meaning we assign. That’s the quiet power of RNC.

What happens when you spend a sunny Sunday with no plans, no phone, and no destination? In this reflection on spontaneous walking and digital silence, I explore how a simple stroll led to unexpected joy, clarity, and connection with the world around me.

Why do the least competent often seem the most confident? This post unpacks the Dunning-Kruger effect—how overconfidence can mislead us, when it might help, and why balancing boldness with self-awareness is key.

Ever felt overwhelmed by a sudden wave of emotion—like something inside you just snapped? That could be your “chimp brain” taking over. Learn how to spot it, manage it, and work with it—not against it.

We often think of addiction in extreme terms—drugs, alcohol, gambling. But what about the everyday habits we can’t seem to shake? In this blog, I explore my own struggle with coffee addiction and the challenge of building a healthier relationship with it

True change comes at a cost. As Alexis Carrel said, "Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor." Whether overcoming mental health struggles or stepping outside our comfort zones, growth demands discomfort. But beneath every dragon lies gold—if we're willing to fight for it.

Pain is often seen as an unwelcome visitor, but what if it’s one of life’s most essential forces? From its role as a biological alarm system to its deeper philosophical significance, pain shapes our experiences, drives growth, and gives meaning to joy. In this post, I explore why pain isn’t just temporary—it’s necessary.

Boundaries are personal rules we set to protect our time, energy, and values. But let’s be real—they are complicated. They aren’t static, and life’s unpredictability keeps us on our toes. So, how do you set and enforce boundaries when people test them? Here’s a blog breaking down the basics.

What does it mean to find balance between doing and being, striving and savouring? Inspired by the philosophy of Kieran Setiya, this post explores a perspective on life that might just change the way you approach your everyday activities. Dive in and see how these ideas resonate with your own journey.

The “cult of productivity” promises success through strict routines but often punishes imperfection with burnout. True productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what truly counts. Stay tuned to learn how to focus on what matters.

Struggling with analysis paralysis?

Discover what it is, how it affects you, and ways to overcome it in a brief blog post by a Jacoot patron

Advice on the power of listening from a Jacoot patron