Getting in those daily servings of green can sometimes be a pain – and sure, salads are a great option but when you think of the amount of calories you end up ingesting with salad dressing – well, leaf chomping suddenly doesn’t sound all that great! So how do you get that daily dose of … Read more
Is there anything more satisfying than to eat delicious pancakes or mouth-watering waffles for breakfast? Such a sweet way to start your day! But for those of you who are allergic to gluten, or on a gluten free diet, this seems like a nightmare. You long for those treats in the morning, yet you know … Read more
A surprisingly large number of people do not know how to take a compliment. There’s something in our mindset that says we cannot possibly deserve positive feedback. Therefore anyone who pays us a compliment must be either lying, misguided, or feeling sorry for us. This is that little extra-critical voice in our heads, externalized and … Read more
Don’t you just hate it when someone acts like they are far superior to you? I’m sure you know what I mean. You may have just met them casually at a party, and within minutes they’re telling you how successful they are, why they are so important, and why they know everything about everything! People … Read more
With social media announcing every friend’s promotion, latest holiday, house purchase, engagement or wedding, it can sometimes lead us to feel inadequate about our own lives especially if we feel we’re ‘falling behind’ in life. But the comparison game is a dangerous one. The pressure to keep up with how other people are living their … Read more
For a lot of us, our jobs take up most of our waking hours. Very often, it can feel like the stress that comes with the pay is overwhelming, and we’ll start to wonder if we should be doing something else with our lives. Here are 30 low stress jobs, according to the Occupational Information … Read more
Some grow up knowing exactly which career path they want to take while others just can’t seem to figure it out. Maybe you’ve been in the same profession for years and you’re looking to get into something else, but you’re just not sure what. We’d all love to find our calling early on in life … Read more
Quinoa is renowned as a Superfood, or a nutrient-rich food especially beneficial for health and well-being, not only for the health benefits, but for it’s versatility. But is another Superfood waiting in the wings to take the spotlight? As it turns out, yes. Freekeh is steadily gaining popularity, and for good reason. Before we go … Read more
Do you feel painful when you’re reading a proposal with hundreds of pages? The same feeling goes for people who write them. People struggle about how to write a good and comprehensive proposal and get their ideas heard. But they don’t want to receive a comment saying ‘too long didn’t read’. So it’s time to … Read more
Picture this: You’re about to finish another long day at work when a colleague approaches your desk, a mix of hope and nervousness in their eyes. “I’m applying for my dream job,” they say, “and I was wondering if you’d write me a letter of recommendation.” In that moment, you realize the weight of the … Read more
Pasta is one of the most versatile foods in the world. On its own, it is bland and quite tasteless, but these characteristics also make it the perfect ingredient for adding virtually anything to. It can suit vegetarian, vegan and even gluten free diets. Despite pasta being branded as unhealthy in the past due to … Read more
Eating healthy is not only important for keeping us fit, but many body functions can greatly benefit from it, as healthy food improves your mood, gives you more energy, and helps you fight various diseases. But taking care of your health doesn’t just mean reducing the amount of junk food you eat and being more … Read more
It’s Monday again… The annoying alarm breaks the piece of silence you are enjoying. You keep pressing snooze and don’t want to leave your bed. As the hour hand points to 8, every muscle in your body feels sore. You arrive in your office and turn on the computer at your seat. Everything seems so … Read more
Design is not a subject confined to the creative industry. In fact, it is something that we all might want to learn. According to a 2014 assessment conducted by the Design Management Institute, design-led companies have maintained significant stock market advantage over the last 10 years, outperforming the S&P by an extraordinary 228%. [1] These … Read more
Love is a 4-letter word that has probably crossed your mind one time or another. It either strikes fear in the hearts of some or motivates others. Its existence and meaning has been a topic of discussion and debate for centuries. Just what is love? This age-old question has been asked by everyone from love-struck … Read more