You are perfect just as you are. Yes, PERFECT! I wish I had an opportunity to have this conversation with the younger me. Perfection does not mean I have arrived or am no longer interested in growing. It simply means that I have accepted who and where I am at this moment. At times...
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Most people struggle to balance family time, work, and academic life. Work demands create physical, mental, and emotional pressure. The little time one spends with family makes finding time for personal development difficult. Now and again, one must create a balance between work, family, and studies. There is always a need to prioritize certain...
READ MOREHow to form meaningful connections through knowledge and life experience
We all want to feel connected to others. We just do. It’s human nature. There are different levels of connection, sure. I mean it’s not often we invite our favourite barista over for Friday night drinks. But when I walk up to the counter and see Reggie nod at me, mouthing ‘soy cap’? I...
READ MOREThink with your eyes: How understanding the brain will up your game on achieving your goals
Your mind is full of amazing ideas. Your heart is filled with enthusiasm, and your soul is overflowing with potential. This is you, so Hit Print. After all, you are probably short on time. And besides-reading this alone will not help you harvest your ideas. Not everyone has your unique ideas and abilities. However,...
READ MOREThe 5 methods that helped organize my life
The five methods that I am about to share with you will shape how you organize your life and transform your mindset. Embedding these five methods in my life resulted in admittance to a fully funded Ph.D. program at Michigan State University. Method 1: Pick the “board members” of your life. When organizing your...
READ MOREFour tips for email writing etiquette
Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has become available around the world in the form of Skype calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. One of the most prominent forms of communication widely used by many different sectors is email. As letters have...
READ MORESome of the lessons I have learned whilst travelling
The most valuable lessons I have learned came from travelling extensively. Packing a suitcase has never been a problem before, but after running through airports to reach your gate in time, especially in Italy, I’ve learned that less is more. The less baggage you have to run with and take with you all over,...
READ MOREMental health from the perspective of an unemployed graduate
Mental health is one of the aspects that play an important role in the well-being of an individual. For years, the mental health conversation has been stigma in different societies. People always shy away from talking about the state of their mental health because they are trying to avoid discrimination and judgment. In this...
READ MOREGaining perspective on food allergies
Having a food allergy is common, but we don’t know as much as we would like about the condition. It’s an emerging issue, and the diagnosis of severe food allergies is increasing. As a chronic condition, food allergy has not received the awareness that it warrants globally. Believe it or not, allergies are the...
READ MOREKeep calm and… find hacks to manage anxiety
‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ It’s probably one of the most overused statements in the last decade. We’ve all seen the posters, mugs, gifs, and memes. We still see them. Along with stunning images of rock displays, meditation poses, and Buddhas with the mantras ‘Om,’ ‘Breathe,’ ‘Relax,’ or ‘Chill’ proudly displayed. But if you’re...
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