Have you ever wondered why some people are rich and some poor? You may think it’s the luck of the draw – the family you were born into, the country you live in, the abundance or lack of good jobs. Yes, these can be factors, but the difference between being rich or poor primarily boils … Read more
A long time ago, someone told me one of the truest love stories. It was this: the real value of your life is how well you loved and were loved back. In an age where people, places and moments are too easily replaced, societal norm has acclimatized to a kind of social media dating that … Read more
“Hey, I have a favor to ask,” sounds like the start of a request. Sometimes, you may receive a request through email. But the day will come when someone will ask you to write them a letter of recommendation. This is when a letter of recommendation template will be useful. Before you say yes or … Read more
Have you ever experienced a bad dream so horrifying that your heart was pounding when you woke up? Perhaps this is a regular occurrence for you, and you’ve started to dread going to bed? Nightmares can ruin your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted during the day, but fortunately there are steps you can take … Read more
Estrogen is one of the most important hormones created by the ovaries and is responsible for women’s secondary sex characteristics: breast growth, the menstrual cycle, body form. What most people don’t realize is that men also have a specific level of estrogen in their bodies, but it is adequately balanced by high levels of testosterone. … Read more
Beetroot, commonly called beet has reached popularity as a super food rated as a highway to health after studies claimed that it improves athletic performance, increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. The appealing nutritious red beet can be juiced up too. The beetroot like many other vegetables is a source of nutrients minus the … Read more
Inflammation. You may hear that word and think of inflamed muscles or sprained ankles. Maybe you think of an anti-inflammatory capsule you always have on hand in your medicine cabinet. Or maybe you think of arthritis and problems you don’t yet have. But inflammation can happen to anyone. Inflammation is not infection. In fact, inflammation … Read more
Fun fact: Recruiters take only 6 seconds to view a resume, according to The Ladders. In other words, to further show how you’re a strong candidate of your dream job, first you can’t fail to impress the recruiters with your resume in 6 seconds. So, think twice before you insert a dense block of words. … Read more
Let us guess. You have a business meeting coming up in a few days, week or months and you are wandering through the internet looking for some suggestions and ideas to make it go smooth. Well, you are not alone. We have done this too at some point before our meetings, and we know what … Read more
Anyone that has ever endured the joys of a job interview has probably been faced with some variation of the dreaded, "tell me about your strengths and weakness," question. This question is incredibly obscure and tricky to navigate. Should you answer honestly? "My strengths are I am the life of the party, I don't do … Read more
Are people in management roles necessarily leaders? Leadership skills are subjective – you can have many different styles that work to varying degrees. Our modern day challenges mean methods of leadership are influenced by multiple factors, and adapting to these and keeping your leadership qualities high is an indicator of a good leader. Some people … Read more
I’m sure you’re all more than familiar with the common clichés, “mind over matter,” and “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But what you may not have known, is that these familiar turns of phrase are actually the paving stones of an ancient ideology: Stoicism. A disciplined system of living where you never sweat … Read more
What is the Paleo diet about? The Paleo diet is about going back in time. Way back in time. Paleo is short for paleolithic, (the prehistoric ages).[1] It involves the mimicking of ancestors about 10000 years back. It is all about eating what the cavemen did before agriculture existed. Imagine a world without any farming. … Read more
If you are among active individuals seeking the best results from your exercise routine, diet, and lifestyle, the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and low-fat foods are key factors that can provide you with the right nutrients and the most energy with few negative effects. Proteins are especially important for gym goers because they’re essential … Read more
Would you label yourself a creative person? Do you think creativity is something we are born with? Creativity is more than the simple left versus right brain. It is more than your logical hemisphere compared to your creative hemisphere. Creativity and learning takes place when we are able to connect new knowledge with knowledge we … Read more