If every email took 60 seconds of my time nearly one-fourth of my day is spent tending to emails; 22% of my paycheck. I mimicked my self-study after Tom Cochran’s, where he found he spent approximately 90 minutes on email per day. Like many office workers, responding to emails is a function of my...
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How to remain in a dynamic environment during stressful situations
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...
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The ‘why’ is your key to success.
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...
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Making positive and sustainable change that works for you
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....
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A mini guide to emotional intelligence – and why having it is so important
Congratulations and welcome to the Golden Key Academy! The simple fact that you’re affiliated with this organization speaks well of your commitment to academic excellence. Pursuit of a quality education is admirable and is a tool that can help you in life, but for most people it’s not an end unto itself; it’s a...
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How to maintain your mental health during hard times
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...
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How to collaborate with people coming from different backgrounds and influence dialogue
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...
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How to be supportive to those attending college
Whether you are staying local or moving somewhere new, attending college is something that most dream about, and when they finally get the chance to do it, they will need all the support in the world. Being in college is not easy, so gaining support from family and friends is essential for a student...
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Ways to overcome sedentary (inactive) behaviors
Sedentary behaviours are not merely a lack of physical activity but sitting and lying as the dominant mode of posture and very low energy expenditure. Activities included in sedentary behaviour involve energy expenditure at the level of 1.0-1.5 metabolic equivalent units (METs) (one MET is the energy cost of resting quietly, often described in terms of oxygen uptake as 3.5 ml/kg.min)....
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The ABCs of self-care
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, self-care means to simply “care for one’s self.” The idea is sadly overlooked more often than it should be. For instance, someone starts something new, and in learning this new set of skills or tasks, one can forget about themselves. This can include but is not limited to morning...
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