“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas A. Edison In order to be ready for opportunities, we must first prepare ourselves. How do we do that? First, you must examine your life and see what it is that you enjoy: What are your talents? What are your hobbies? What are your skills? What do you want to try learning? Once you prepare yourself mentally,read more
There are some people who do not enjoy small talk. However, it can be a good way of getting to know someone without making them feel uncomfortable. Some people have a hard time communicating with others, and so they are reserved and quiet. Small talk is way to get them to speak up and get out of their shell. What are some good ways to start a conversation? It depends on the person, but generally,read more
Are you curious to know more about the digital nomad lifestyle? Digital nomads are people who use technology to work and are independent in terms of location. How can you live the digital nomad lifestyle? It’s not necessarily easy to first start, but once you dabble into different ideas, it can become natural and feel rewarding. Nowadays with the advancement of technology, it’s quite easy to live the digital nomad lifestyle. All you need isread more
Are you or someone else you know a couch potato? There isn’t anything wrong with being a couch potato per se as a few of us enjoy that kind of lifestyle or just need some time to recover. However, if you want to change your lifestyle, there are a few approaches to break the habit of being a couch potato. It can take some willpower, dedication, and time to change yourself. That’s okay, so longread more
Free writing is a great way of expressing yourself and getting your thoughts out. It is when you write anything that comes to mind without looking back or editing. You try to write by allowing your stream of consciousness to flow smoothly in one direction. Often times, writers get stuck or have writer’s block because they have difficulty getting their ideas onto paper. If you practice free writing daily, you can get your thoughts outread more
Sometimes, we overexert ourselves and feel overwhelmed. When these times are present, it’s best to find ways to relax and engage in stress-free activities. Surrendering does not necessarily mean that you are weak. Even if it is seen as being weak, it is not. Sometimes, surrendering can be a wise choice. We are often at wars with ourselves. We battle our own inner demons. Some people are better at managing their inner chaos than others.read more
“Years teach us more than books.” – Berthold Auerbach Experience is the best teacher because books can only teach us so much. Life is all about taking action and chasing after whatever it is that you want or like to enjoy. If you sit around doing nothing all day, you won’t get much accomplished. Books can be served as guides. Books can steer you off in different directions and spark your curiosity. Though, I doread more
“Life is like a library owned by the author. In it are a few books which he wrote himself, but most of them were written for him.” – Harry Emerson Fosdick I believe that there is a dualism of subjective and objective realities. With few books, it means that there are only a few books which we tell about ourselves. But, there is a whole host of stories that are out there about you byread more
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