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Transformation #12-Mindful Eating
The Power of Mindful Eating: How It Changed My Life for the BetterThe Power of Mindful Eating: How It Changed My Life for the Better Image Source: Unsplash Mindful eating has transformed my life as someone who used to eat a lot of sugar. It’s been a journey, but today I feel healthier, happier, and more in tune with my body than ever before. In this article, I’d like to share my experience with mindful eating, how it’s helped me overcome binge eating and sugar addiction, and its benefits to my mental and physical health. My journey with food and how it led me to mindful eating I’ve always had a sweet tooth. As…
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Transformation #11-Listening to podcast
Unlocking New Horizons: How Podcasts Helped Me Learn Unique Topics Directly from Experts Image source: Pexels As the world went into lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I found myself with a lot of free time on my hands. With limited options for entertainment, I turned to podcasts as a way to pass the time. Little did I know that this simple decision would change my life forever. In this post, I’d like to share how podcasts have played a crucial role in my growth journey by providing me with access to expert knowledge on various topics without having to incur the costs associated with traditional classes or the risk…
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Transformation #10-Avoiding Toxic People
My Own Experience: How I Learned to Recognize and Avoid Different Types of Toxic People Image source: Unsplash As I sit down to pen my experience, my mind wanders back to when I realized the power of courage and overcame the guilt of being entangled in toxic relationships. It was a life-changing journey that taught me how to identify and avoid different types of toxic people. Growing up, various personalities surrounded me, and it was difficult to differentiate between good and bad relationships. As a result, my emotional and mental well-being was negatively impacted. It took me a long time to recognize and understand the different types of toxic people and…
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Transformation #9-From Materialism To Mindfulness
From Materialism to Mindfulness: My Transformation Journey towards Paying for Experience This leg of my journey towards transformation is particularly special to me because of the revolutionary changes it has brought deep within me. It’s the culmination of all the past steps that I have taken to get here, and that’s why I hold this stage of my journey in high regard. It has helped shape me into a better version of myself. In my younger days, I was notorious for spending all my earnings on expensive brands and fashion labels. I was a shopaholic, believing that material possessions would bring me contentment and happiness. But as I progressed on my…
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Transformation #8
From Injury to Inspiration: How My ACL Surgery Turned into a Self-Growth Journey couple of weeks before injury 2 hours before injury As an avid sports enthusiast, I never imagined that my passion for skiing would one day lead me to the operating room. It was winter 2021, and I was exploring the Darbandsar ski resort in Tehran, Iran. I had not slept for more than two hours the night before due to excitement, and the adrenaline rush of skiing kept me going. But fate had other plans for me… While looking for my AirPods in the snow, my snowboard slipped, and I fell awkwardly, feeling a sharp pain…
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Transformation #3 My Weight Loss Journey
Today is truly a monumental day. I’m here in Lotus Cafe, sipping an Americano and reflecting on how far my personal journey has come – at least that’s why I think they call it reflection! But there are plenty of other reasons to be celebrating today too; the one ringing loudest being Shervin’s (an Iraninan singer) incredible success with winning a Grammy for the Best social change song (Baraaye-for Woman Life Freedom movement in Iran) – such inspiring achievement! (More information here!) To prepare myself for this soul-searching session, nothing beats indulging into some good music from my favorite ‘work/study playlist’ (check out Spotify!). So, as you can tell by now, I am more than ready to dive deep into…
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Transformation #7-Miracle of Yoga and Meditation
How Practicing Yoga and Meditation Helped Me Become Roj As someone who used to think that yoga and meditation were nothing but a waste of time, I am here to share my incredible experience of incorporating these practices into my daily routine. Not only have they helped me become more focused and centered, but they have also given me a sense of peace and balance that I never knew existed. Throughout my transformation journey, I came across some amazing yoga tutorials on YouTube that took my practice to the next level. However, it’s not just about the physical aspect; my therapist played a significant role in introducing me to meditation…
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Transformation #6-Adopting Pets
From Adopting to Bonding: How My Two Persian Cats Helped Me Through Tough Times Previous Next Since I adopted my two adorable Persian cats, Lord and Brullete, it has been a life-changing journey. From the moment they first came home to me, they have shown me unconditional love, acceptance, and companionship that I hadn’t known before – even in the darkest times of my life. With their sweet purrs and gentle nudges against my skin when they need attention, these precious creatures bring peace into my home far beyond what one can put into words. As any pet owner knows, adopting furry friends is an enriching experience that gives us purpose and…
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Transformation #5 First-Time Solo Travel
I’m excited to share with you my first experience of solo travel. I hope that by sharing my stories, I can inspire you to take your own solo journey. Travelling alone can be a truly transformational experience – it’s an excellent way to learn more about yourself and the world around you. So, if you’re feeling even the slightest bit curious about solo travel, I encourage you to join my journey and read this post! Darreye Setareha-Qeshm Taking a refreshing stroll in Persian Golf transparent water Persian Golf Sunrise Our tour guide capturing a special moment! Local southern seafoods A Camel called ‘Afshin’ amazing tour mates on the boat Fresh fruits on the boat setting up for a fishing adventure…
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Transformation #4 Overcoming Avoidance Coping
We all have moments in life when the fear of failure becomes too overwhelming, and we often find ourselves resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as avoidance. Avoidance allows our anxieties and worries to linger, hanging over us like a dark cloud that doesn’t seem to disperse. Until recently, this is what I was experiencing – contemplating new opportunities felt scary so instead, I avoided them completely which ultimately held me back from living my fullest life. In this step of becoming Roj, I want to share my story of facing those fears head-on, and overcoming avoidance to cope with positive outcomes. By processing the emotions attached to taking risks and…
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