February 20, 2010
Who doesn’t like honest feedback? Actually – everyone, especially if it is of the negative kind. But if we care to carefully sift through the debris of our bruised egos, we can find the seeds of self improvement. Feedback that is constructive (or even if it isn’t) is like a mirror. Some see through it [...]
February 12, 2010
Wikipedia describes the process of life hacking as “anything that solves an everyday problem in a clever or non-obvious way”. The term became popular in the blogosphere and is primarily used by geeks who suffer from information overload or those with a playful curiosity in the ways they can accelerate their workflow. This process has [...]
January 22, 2010
The hardest part of losing weight, eating right and getting in shape is not the exercise. It’s in your head – it’s understanding and remembering the benefit of physical fitness. It’s that mental barrier that many people fail to knock down. When we come home from work, tired, fed up and starving it’s the barrier [...]
January 20, 2010
The death toll in Haiti is surging towards a frightening figure. A massive tragedy that has shaken the world just like the quake that left ruins in its wake. But the sunshine factor has been the massive show of solidarity and support from all corners of the globe. Millions are being raised. It will not [...]
January 5, 2010
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well. But by necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact, it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent. Old and new make the warp and woof of every moment. There is no thread that [...]
December 28, 2009
This Christmas week may be filled with places and events for you to attend and tweet about, but have you stopped to appreciate the beauty of all the events that have brought your family and you together in this busy season? Being thankful for the good things, however small or big, is one good way [...]
December 27, 2009
2010 is just around the corner and it’s that time of year when it just feels good to clean up, clear out, and start something new. This year it’s even more exciting as we’re entering a new decade*. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions, yet? This year you can make your pledges for an [...]
December 15, 2009
Any creative writer should have three main aims: write, stay organized and get published. The following list of free websites and apps for writers aims to help you do just that. Get Inspired Sometimes inspiration hits and you know exactly what your next story, poem, or dare I say it, novel, is going to be [...]
December 11, 2009
Truly eloquent individuals hardly go unnoticed as they instantly give a vibe of being engaging speakers. Attaining such status should be essential if you want to be heard, whether in a speech, informally debating with partners on a topic, or even expressing your perspective in Twitter. However, as we approach the end of a decade [...]
October 28, 2009
U.S. might invade Iran. Click. 2 Canadian Soldiers Die in Afghanistan. Click. Unemployment Up 15%. Click. Click. Click. No matter where you look, it seems like the apocalypse is upon us. Websites, television, radio, Twitter. It’s no wonder antidepressants are one of the most popular medications these days. What is there to be happy about? [...]
