around us. We have been deceived because we were convinced that the shared relationship involved certain aspects or ingredients, and suddenly realized it was not the way we thought. So, we get deceived sometimes by the person, considering that he/she should not have behaved in a certain way, and at some point, I guess we can feel betrayed. But did we really agree on something, on terms and conditions, or did we just assume it was like that and expected the other person would also feel, think, and live the situation the exact same way?

In the outside world, we are called to fit, to correspond to a certain model… that’s the message we receive. Our parents wish for us to pursue a good career, and it’s well-regarded. People around us tell us we are too thin, too fat… we should be like this, behave like that, not do this or that. Throughout the day, we receive a lot of comments or “advice,” and naturally, we are inclined to listen and take actions to fit in.

Work is often very demanding, with many tasks and not enough time to complete them. The pressure, numerous responsibilities, and the need to keep many things in mind can lead to stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. One of the best tools I know to avoid stress and anxiety caused by an infinite to-do list is planning and using a calendar.