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Waiting in Tokyo: Reflections on Life, Aging, and the Human Mind
Recently, I was waiting for friends at a busy Tokyo train station. I arrived early; they were 40 minutes late. Resigned to my fate, I found a comfortable place to stand. Observing hundreds of busy people, I wondered what their lives were like. Different ages, heights, weights, social status; some limping, some in wheelchairs, some blind, some disheveled or destitute. I was curious as to how they were surviving. Intriguing watching senior citizens smiling, bowing, greeting ea

Hilary Valdez
Mar 64 min read


Self-Management & Stress: Transform Your Mindset, Build Resilience, and Improve Emotional Well-Being
Self-Management & Stress As we know, defensive behavior leads to resisting change. Stress management involves recognizing, accepting, and...

Hilary Valdez
Mar 21, 20253 min read


How Psychological Maintenance Builds Resilience and Happiness
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by...

Hilary Valdez
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Boost Your Self-Confidence: Strategies for Overcoming Life's Challenges and Embracing Change
I heard that a man’s smile and confidence is in proportion to his paycheck. But what happens when a person loses their job, or a...

Hilary Valdez
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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