Do you still remember the “new year goals” you vowed to achieve? By this time a lot of us would have completely forgotten about it. Every once in awhile we feel like we have to have some kind of habit change. Maybe you think you haven’t been reading enough, or maybe you are determined to … Read more
Who doesn’t like to sit in front of the TV, curl up in a comfy blanket, and eat loads of junk food? (Okay, maybe not the junk food part.) It used to be my favorite pastime, it didn’t matter what I was watching — re-runs of Disney movies, random snippets of Friends, or the latest episode of … Read more
Who hasn’t been there? Desperately wanting a piece of pepperoni pizza? Hankering after a pack of M&M? or Yanking open the fridge just to get a scoop of ice-cream? Have you ever wondered where do all these sudden cravings come from? They visit you at times that you didn’t expect, can be in the middle … Read more
When we were small, we were taught that if we wanted to be successful, we had to study hard and get good results at school. Getting straight “A”s had to be our goal if we wanted to succeed in life. But in reality, how many straight A students do you know become really successful as they grow up? … Read more
Best known for his films, Bruce Lee was more than an actor – he was a martial artist and philosopher. In the letters he wrote to himself, he revealed just how much he spent time reflecting on his thoughts, his purpose, his goals and his attempt to continually understand himself and evolve. But what can … Read more
You don’t feel like being a leader. But everyone says their career goal is to be a manager, or the CEO. It seems that you should do the same if you want to make progress and get promoted… However you can’t convince yourself. Something doesn’t feel right. Being a leader is just not your thing. … Read more
Do you think you are a Google whiz and know of every app there is on it to make life fun and simple? Well, you could be right, but you may not have heard about the following. Today we bring you 13 secret Google plug-Ins and apps that will make your life fun and so much … Read more
Are you aware that as you grow up, friendship is the thing that drifts away most easily? Work, vacation, relationships, family times — they’re all so important to life that it’s just hard to put friendship at a higher priority. Have you ever been at supper at a friend’s home, you and your friends just didn’t … Read more
There is nothing better than having family reunions on special occasions. We all love our families but sometimes we are hesitant about attending such gatherings because of the awkward questions that accompany them. Nearly no one can escape from such embarrassing questions. When I was single, my Aunt would pester me with, ‘Why are you still single? … Read more
I was meeting one of my best friends from college last weekend. She lives abroad for work but she will come back at least once a year; every time she’s back she will definitely make an effort to see me and It feels like she never left. During our chat, she asked: “Do you think it’s … Read more
Many people want to be more creative. But most of them also doubt if creativity is a gifted talent that cannot be learned. To find the truth, scientists did some experiments which results were astonishing and at the same time encouraging. Creativity is indeed an inborn talent, and everyone has it In 1968, George Land tested 1,600 children’s performance … Read more
When asked to pick only one book to recommend to someone, most people would agree that it is quite a difficult task. Firstly, because there are so many great pieces that it seems unfair to pick just one. Secondly, definition of a great book varies from person to person. Yet, when asked what would be … Read more
Did you know that typing fast can save you up to 21 days per year?[1] This might sound unbelievable, but it’s totally possible. The average person spends at least three hours a day using a keyboard while doing work, writing emails, messaging, using social networks, etc. If you increase your typing speed by 20%, you can … Read more
When we try to look for advice on lifting confidence, it always has to do with our mindset. There’re hundreds of articles out on the internet to teach us how to gain confidence by thinking positively, killing negative thoughts, getting to know yourself and practicing interactions with different people. All of these suggestions are nice, but changing a mindset takes … Read more
Simply getting more information won’t make you smarter Everyone wants to be smarter. Sometimes, we’re just amazed by those who can think quickly and deeply. To be like them, we easily make the assumption that the larger our knowledge bases are, the smarter we become. While this assumption is true in some sense, it doesn’t … Read more