Portfolio

Below is a selection of my best work — they are organized by topic.

Self-Development

• Law of Attraction for the Pooh-Poohers: The Vision Board Works Even If You Don’t Believe in Visualization

This is a post on my personal blog.

Visualization and vision boards work for everyone. But, not everyone is into metaphysics; no talk about manifesting, visualizing, and the Law of Attraction can impress them. These people go by logic; they cannot and will not “believe.” This post appeals to their rational minds by breaking down the workings of the vision board and “packaging” visualization in a way that convinces them to give it a try. 

• Step outside your house to find “home.”

This is a post on my personal blog.

Philosophical and metaphysical studies help us recognize our imagined trappings, so we can free ourselves and move forward, unhindered and uninhibited, to realize our heart’s desires. The “home” is one such trapping. Throughout generations, “home” has been synonymous with a house. So, most of us spend our whole lives slaving away at soul-sucking jobs to keep up with the mortgage payments. This post serves as an eye-opener by making readers realize that “home” is really an idea. Home is where you are at peace. Home is where you can be yourself. Home is what gives you meaning in life. 

• 5 Things You Believe About Meditation That Aren’t True

This was written for a client.

It is unfortunate that myths and misconceptions should keep people away from trying out meditation. This post busts the common myths about meditation and inspires people to take up the practice. 

Psychology

• Research Spotlight and Practice Implications: Insight in SUD (Addictive Behaviors, 2020)

A review of a research study. 

• Research Spotlight and Practice Implications: ACE, MDD, and SUD in Older Adults (Aging & Mental Health, 2021)

A review of a research study.

• How to Bag the Corner Office? Get the Right Testosterone-Cortisol Mix.

This is a post on my personal blog.

Addiction and Substance Abuse

• Why Are Successful Addiction Treatment Programs Successful?

Addiction is a complex disorder with behavioral, neurological, and physiological roots. A successful treatment program combines several components to attack the disorder on multiple fronts. 

• What Do You Need to Recognize Alcohol Addiction? Awareness. Attention. Action.

The alcohol addict in your midst is not hard to spot. He is acting out of character, and his actions and responses are the red flags you must learn to recognize.

Did you like what you just read? Then, let’s talk.

Mail me at inbox.yaz@gmail.com. Or ping me on Skype (“yas.min.ali”). We can also connect on LinkedIn.