Category: Life Skills

So much is happening now.  But you can still tell your story.  Your story is important.  We are living in uncertain times right now, but this is the time to do what you are passionate about, what you love.  Where to start?  Sometimes this is the very question that can keep us from moving forward.   Just get...

Looking to make sustained positive change in your life, career or relationships? I am a great believer in the power of positive and productive thinking and this Think-Feel-Act strategy may help achieve your goals! Think – Clear, rational and goal-driven thinking I’m gonna…I have to… I need to… Forward thinking increases stress and anxiety....

The best way to grow and become a better person is by regularly engaging with and learning from people. Living in a diverse society with different personalities can teach us a lot about life. Along with my research that looks into the socio-cultural atmosphere of universities, I feel fortunate to be involved in multiple...

Mental health has been a hot topic of discussion in 2020, and unsurprisingly so. For many of us it has been a challenging year. We have faced changes to our working lives, family life, economic hardships, physical distancing and lockdown measures, cancelled plans, and the continuing health threat of a global pandemic. Now more...

Here are some tips which have allowed me to hone my skills, boost my creativity and achieve my goals. They have been hard-won, but are vital for success.  Step outside your comfort zone Our brains are hardwired to stick with what’s familiar in order to keep us safe, but in today’s world, we need...

Many people spend their whole lives finding how to be successful and may never achieve it. Success in life is defined by you; it is about living your fullest life and reaching your potential in this world. Your journey to success is not as simple as finding the best route on Google maps and...

Empathy is often explained as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, but in my own personal and professional experience, empathy has a far greater depth and complexity than that. It is one of the most important foundations of every aspect of your professional and personal life. Empathy assists in proper...

Believe it or not, you will operate in a dynamic environment at some point and time in your lifetime. We are comfortable with stable, slow-paced, and telegraphed situations. However, with constant technological advancements, a globally interconnected society, things around us can become dynamic, quickly changing our way of living, how we study, travel, and...

Fear is a beautiful thing. The social story, however, is that it’s something to, well, fear. You see, when fear presents itself, the body goes into a state of panic – the two most significant symptoms are increased heart rate, and shallow breath. Though these responses are physiologically sound, in that they serve the...

Have you ever been presented with a “fail-proof” program that failed you anyway? Why do some things work for some people, but don’t for others? It is easy to forget that crucial statement: everyone is different. It’s also easy to forget that the only person you should compare yourself to, is yourself. We are...