The Bulletproof Journal

When I was younger, I used to watch different kinds of films and naively believing almost everything I saw there. Sure, it must be possible to land like that after a jump, a defibrillator will 'shock people into life', relationships are only trouble until you start dating (and inevitably there is going to be a romantic scene in the rain) and so on. In a sense, these can be funny and some are harmless, but sometimes they give misinformation that can cost us greatly. There are many examples of media ignorance, but for now, I would like to focus on a particular one, first aid because it can be the difference between life and death. Let's see what the media tells us versus the truth. Myth: Defibrillators are for paramedics/doctors only Most of us can recall at least one scene in a film where paramedics use a defibrillator on a person. I can almost guarantee you though that you can't recall a time when a bystander did the same. It might give you the fake idea that unless...

There is probably not much that can be said with so much certainty as this: everyone has passions*. Some might not have found them yet, some temporary lose them and often all of this seems like a mess. The bad news is, it is never going to be crystal clear. But the good news is: that's exactly the point. You'll never in your life know for sure if you've found all the things you could be passionate about. This is what makes it so interesting, you can be constantly looking and discovering. But for the same reason, it might feel scary too. So how can you find and keep your passions? *passions as activities we enjoy Keep looking The first advice might sound pretty obvious, but we often forget how important it is to put ourselves out there and try out a new sport, join a club, accept an invitation etc. The things that can truly benefit you are all outside your comfort zone. It can be daunting to go for something new but you need to keep trying because not only will you lea...

Slightly different from the usual posts, here is a fictional short story. I hope it will make you feel better if you are having a bad day or simply make you feel regardless. [Copyright Bulletproof Journalist] A kitten with no name It was a cold late afternoon. A kitten was trying to find shelter from the strong winds underneath a newspaper but she soon saw her newfound house off as the weather worsened. The kitten didn't have a name, no one bothered to give her one. Sometimes people on the street would call her different names, but she found it very confusing to remember. Her paws were almost numb from the constant walking around, looking for somewhere to sleep. She saw a dog on the other side of the park, playing with his owner. She couldn't help but feel her little heart filling with jealousy as she saw the human running around, laughing loudly, followed by the enthusiastic dog. She wanted that too, but she was alone, her paws weak and weary and herself tiny a...