In my my most recent video, which you can find here , I spend time visiting the MIA market and the Qatar International Food Festival, two very different spaces, each full of choices, energy and creativity. Being in those environments offered a simple but meaningful backdrop for something I wanted to explore more deeply: how our everyday decisions reflect our values, and how living in alignment with them supports our wellbeing. Living by your values means allowing what truly m

If you’ve watched my latest video, which you can find here , you’ll have seen me spending time outdoors and allowing myself to slow down. There’s often a small moment of hesitation before doing that; the part of us that wonders whether it’s worth the effort, or whether staying where we are would be easier. And yet, without fail, choosing to step outside and be present leaves me feeling more grounded afterwards. It’s a reminder of how much we gain when we allow ourselves to pa

Have you ever told yourself you’re “not creative”? Or felt that artistic expression is something reserved for other people -musicians, painters, writers -but not for you? If so, you’re not alone. Many adults carry the belief that creativity is a luxury, a talent you either have or don’t, or something that belongs to a different phase of life. But psychology, neuroscience and lived experience suggest something very different: artistic expression isn’t optional. It’s a deeply h