The challenges and gifts of being a highly sensitive person

The challenges and gifts of being a highly sensitive person

All my life, I have felt like an outlier or a highly sensitive person. I like to write, act, visit the theatre, art exhibitions, travel, and take photographs. Sometimes in society, some activities are considered macho and manly. As a result, other activities are considered 

Bethany: Living with PCOS

Bethany: Living with PCOS

Bethany Ashlyn, blogs on mental health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is something I had never heard of. I catch up with Bethany about her life dealing with mental health and PCOS. Bethany, welcome, and let’s start by talking about you. Tell me a 

Crickette Inserto: Dentist Extraordinaire

Crickette Inserto: Dentist Extraordinaire

In a world where many people define success by titles and achievements, Dr. Cristina “Crickette” Inserto reminds us that true fulfillment comes from serving others with love and purpose. A passionate dentist based in Manila, Philippines, Crickette’s story is one of faith, resilience, and joy. 

Healthy Anger, Boundaries &  Eating

Healthy Anger, Boundaries & Eating

Healthy anger, boundaries and healthy eating are a holistic approach to life. We talk about expressing healthy anger, healthy boundaries and eating healthy.

Just Be You

Just Be You

The sooner you follow your dream, the better.  Don’t wait so you don’t regret it. If you fail, get up and keep trying until you get it right.

Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

What comes to your mind when you think about human trafficking? You probably think it happens in some developing countries. What if I told you, it is happening in your backyard right here in Durham. I have lived in Durham Region for the last 15 years. 

24 astonishing benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness

24 astonishing benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness

I have been to every state and province of central and northern India. I have met many Yogis and have seen some of them standing for days in a certain position. What is Yoga? What are all the Yoga poses, Hatha Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Hot 

Giving to Charity

Giving to Charity

Charity is to give to others that which belongs to you. Welcome to my series, How to Use Money to Make You Happier. In the introduction section, I gave some stats and mentioned a few reasons for starting this series. I am going to break 

What is prayer?

What is prayer?

Prayer is a form of communication or supplication directed toward a deity, higher power, or divine being. It is a practice that is often associated with religious or spiritual traditions and is found in various forms across different cultures and belief systems. In prayer, individuals 

Feedspot: 90 Best Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites in 2026

Feedspot: 90 Best Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites in 2026

I am pleased to announce that Fourcolumnsofabalancedlife has been ranked at number 55 in the Top 90 Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites for Women. Fourcolumns has been ranked at number 9 in RSS Feeds. I look forward to being part of the best and most