Tag: Work
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It’s easy to drift and coast when you do not plan ahead what you want to do for the day. The temptation of just letting the day go by is strong that it often paralyzes you to do nothing. One way to address this concern is planning about how you want your day to go…
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Perhaps, the call towards utilizing alternative energy sources (like renewable energy sources) isn’t new to you. And like all things new, there’s a resistance. The kind that’s driven by the existing systems and the uncertainties of the unknown. As a student, it’s easy to think about a straightforward solution to climate change. That if you…
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How many job interviews did you go through up to this moment? Can you still remember the anticipation that built up right after receiving that confirmation email telling you about your scheduled interview? And to prepare for your interview, you’ve practiced how to respond to typical questions like ‘Can you tell us about yourself?’ and…
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And if you’re living solo now, you know what I mean. Like rent, groceries, and bills, all costs are upon you alone. No one to bear this load with you. Just you.
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We all want to be independent financially. It’s as if the generations before us, especially those who suffered the consequences of financial woes, convinced us that financial independence is something we should seek and strive for. I recently read this book about early retirement. But it isn’t just about saying goodbye to the traditional employment…
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When I didn’t have work for five months after being in the workforce for almost two years, I told myself, “Perhaps, this is what retirement feels like.” Why? Because I felt disconnected from the people I used to work with, my days appeared to be without end. Like what should I be doing today? So…
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Perhaps, you’ve grudgingly participated in large group brainstorming sessions because you believe nothing comes much out of it. Yes, you can talk about so many things but barely see any actions that result from it. From 3 Common Fallacies About Creativity: Group brainstorming feels more productive, not because of the number of ideas that are…