A Personal Account of Struggles and Triumphs in Adapting to a New Culture and Environment. — As a student, far from home, Canada’s where I now roam. But it’s hard to feel like I belong, Like a stranger who doesn’t belong. Trying to have serious talks, But my words are met with mocking squawks. Feeling insecure and disrespected, Like I’m in danger, left unprotected. Missing my…

Laying the Foundation for a Secure Financial Future — Recently I attended a lecture on managing your finances as a student, here are my quick notes from the lecture 1. Focus on education and skills: Invest in yourself by acquiring valuable knowledge and developing in-demand skills. This will set you up for higher-paying jobs and opportunities in the future. …

Ready? Let’s start Set a timer for 10 minutes. 2. Choose a specific aspect of your writing project that you are struggling with (e.g., character development, plot point, or setting). 3. Write down as many ideas as you can related to that aspect within the given time. Don’t worry about…

Master the Art of Concentration While Crafting Digital Content — A Guide — Last year, I wrote over 50 Twitter threads, 80+ blog posts, and countless emails (without going crazy). So what’s the secret to writing a lot without burning out? It’s all about maximizing your focus. Here are my top tips for doing Table of contents Why Focus is Important When Writing…

Stoic Philosophy to Cultivate Lasting Mindfulness, Balance and Inner Peace — Stoicism is an ancient Greek school of thought that emphasizes the importance of living a life of virtue and equanimity. It has been practiced for centuries, and its principles remain relevant today. Today I’ll explore 10 strategies for practicing mindfulness with Stoic philosophy. 1/ The Power of Practicing Self-Denial Stoicism encourages us to practice self-denial by…

From the desk of Night owl who became a morning person — Mornings can be a great time to get organized and kick-start the day. For many, this means committing to a morning routine, with some choosing to maintain a journal or do some writing as part of their daily ritual. This practice is known as “morning pages” and has been around…

Exploring The Courage To Be Disliked — The Courage to be Disliked is a book about the philosophy of Alfred Adler, who was a contemporary of Freud. In the book, the author explains how Adler’s ideas can be used to improve our lives. The 5 key ideas from the book are 1. We all have an innate…