How Becoming Malta’s First Sex Therapist Changed Me as a Man
When I started this journey, I decided to bring in something Malta desperately needed: honest, open, and professional discussion about sex, relationships, and intimacy. I never knew how much this work would shape me as a man, change my relationships, and challenge my conception of love, even myself. It wasn’t enough to be Malta’s first sex therapist: One would simply have to challenge cultural taboos. It made me doubt my beliefs, to sort of build my emotional boundaries and, at times, to kind of get by in some very unexpected ways in my life. It Changed the Way I
Lessons Learned from Being Malta’s First Sex Therapist
When I first entered the world of sex therapy, I wasn’t merely starting a clinic, I was coming into the midst of issues around sex in Malta. I was starting a conversation that others simply didn’t want to have, confronting silence with honesty and discomfort with truth. So I knew that it wouldn’t be easy. Resistance was expected. What I didn’t expect was the level of pushback, not just from the public but also from institutions, educators and my professional circles. Some experience has been beautiful, some painful, and others priceless, but not all lessons are easy. Not a
How I Work Hard and Live Well: Staying Productive Without Burning Out
People ask me all the time how do I stay motivated and prevent burnout from working long hours and having multiple projects coming together for a period. And I have devised this system over the years that works for me and allows me to lead productive and successful lives at the same time. Here’s an inside look at how I solve the problem when it seems too easy. I realise most people think 4:30 am is absurdly early, but it’s been life-changing for me. I used to get rushed when I woke up, behind on emails, and as though
Ikigai vs. Workaholism: Why I’ve Given Up Perfectionism and Workaholic Tendencies
1) Confronting Challenges. Throughout my career, I've always faced problems head-on. Being straightforward in tough situations is part of who I am. While I was committed to my work, I sometimes let it turn into workaholism. It's not that I avoided personal issues or difficult relationships; it was all my own doing. But at that time, as he describes them, I dealt with those issues immediately. 2) Sustainable Pace: Perfectionism Becomes a Shield. My workaholic tendencies were more about external obstacles: authorities who seemed intent on obstructing me; colleagues who, perhaps out of envy, spread misinformation or tried to
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker and popular podcaster, and he’s one of the UK’s most influential figures in the field of business and personal development that we know now. Bartlett had much to like at such a young age. He founded Social Chain, a top social media marketing company. But some issues came up in the way of this. Its view is determined by the fact that he learned and changed. The Diary of a CEO, his podcast, has many listeners because it features frank conversations with
The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence, One small step at a time by Bob Maurer and Leigh Ann Hirschman
The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence, One small step at a time by Bob Maurer and Leigh Ann Hirschman Dr. Robert Maurer is a clinical psychologist who applies the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen for lasting change, both in practice at home and at work. As a consultant for companies like Walt Disney Studios and Costco, Maurer has helped countless institutions and individuals take small, manageable steps towards major change. Co-author Leigh Ann Hirschman is a passionate writer who breaks down complicated content, writing for people around the world who have found Maurer’s observations helpful. #
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Danish writer and researcher Meik Wiking researches happiness, well-being, and the quality of life. As CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, he is known for his relaxed style as well as his profound acquaintance with Scandinavian culture—especially Danish traditions. His books, both widely acclaimed and recognized by international scholars for their depth of discovery, explore the origins of happiness and what sort of things one can bring to a life that fits into it. Wiking speaks to those in need of practical advice, that is informed
The Book of Ichigo Ichie by Francesc Miralles and Héctor García
The Book of Ichigo Ichie by Francesc Miralles and Héctor García Francesc Miralles (born in Spain) is a Spanish author, translator, and musician: Francesc Miralles focuses on happiness, mindfulness, and purpose. Miralles and Héctor García are among the authors with several works on Japanese wisdom and cultural philosophy, including the famous Ikigai series. Miralles taps his extensive learning from Eastern cultures and psychology to synthesize ancient Japanese tradition with modern practices and healing together to help us think of well-being in contemporary day in and out. He writes in accessible and deep prose, blending practical wisdom
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934-2021), who is well-known, pioneering work was on positive psychology, and also the influence of the concept of flow. He spent a lifetime writing. Over a life of research on how people can reach higher levels of potential by means that allow them to experience immersion and satisfaction. He was a lecturer at Claremont Graduate University in California whose research and studies of his impact on psychology, education and the personal life with his groundbreaking books, and publications were so significant and influence to the
The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta
The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta is as strong a minimalist voice in the literary and online spaces as you need him to be. Like much, he gives advice for simplifying one’s life, practicing mindful habits and clearing the mind in his trademark one-lines, one-way style. In their time of consumerist culture, Babauta’s best-known writings talk about the necessity of living a simple life that is both more balanced and self-directed. As his own story of downsizing unfolds, Babauta shows his readers to live more mindful, to relieve stress, and
