Life Companion

    We are all seeking that one true love, the soulmate who we will spend the rest of our lives with. But, this is something that can leave one searching for their entire life, and they will never know true love. In fact, many people end up marrying someone that they aren’t completely in love with, in order to feel like they are accomplishing what they should in life. Sadly, these are often the marriages that end up in divorce. It doesn’t have to be like this. At least, not if you understand the difference between a soulmate and someone you want to have a great relationship with. American writer  Richard Bach said , “A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not for who we’re pretending to be. Each unveils the best part of the other. No matter what else goes wrong around us, ...

Harmony Success Knowledge Perfection Dreams Justice 3. What would you do first when receiving a topic for group project in college? Check whether there're any mistakes in the topic Think of the most unique approach to do it Look at the deadline Think of the most reasonable way to do it Look at the marking scheme Seek people of different talents to join your group 4. Which of the following do you think is the most important when choosing a company to work in? A good boss A group of friendly co-workers Open culture that welcomes suggestions Work-life balance Competitive salary Plenty of fringe benefits 5. What would you do if you win the lottery? Donate all to charity Spend all on starting a business to earn more Travel around the world Spend it bit by bit Take half of it to do investment Buy all the things you want 6. Which role do you prefer if you're part of the film production? Director Actor/Actres...

We understand the concept of first impressions: it’s when our brains make a split-second conclusion based on little evidence. What if I told you however, that there is far more to that process than you might have imagined? This video throws light behind the curtain. Our brain has two speeds: fast and slow. Oftentimes it will come to a quick, yet often incorrect, conclusion about a given problem or situation. After watching this short clip, you’ll have a far better understanding about how your mind processes information, and will be better prepared to deal with your “first impressions” in the future.

1.  Stop Expecting Perfection Often, we get frustrated when things don’t work out the way we want them to, or as quickly as we’d like them to. We stress over small details, or beat ourselves up for getting one thing wrong, or forgetting to dot one I or cross one T. People are fallible. Mistakes and drawbacks are a fact of life. Nothing is nor will it ever be perfect, and that’s okay. Stressing out over minute details or things that would have been impossible to get to is unproductive and unhealthy. Start saying that you will do your personal best, because at the end of the day, you’re not in competition with anyone but yourself. Example: Jennifer Lawrence is someone who everyone seems to be talking about right now, but did you know she was rejected for the role of  Bella Swan in ‘Twilight ‘? She also didn’t take theater classes. She just trusted her instincts and worked as hard as possible to land acting roles. Obviously, she wasn’t perfect for every role, but she...

1. Fix your pipes and install low-flow water faucets Did you know that  7 billion gallons  of drinking water a day are wasted in the US? That’s enough to fill over 11,000 swimming pools! Make sure you conduct timely inspections of your pipes (at least once a year) and fix all the leaks. A dripping faucet adds extra 10% to your water bill.  Moreover, consider installing low-flow faucets which cost around 10-20$ per item. Ask yourself: do you really need a fire hydrant flow to wash your dishes or would you prefer to drastically reduce your bills? Money saved:   up to 60% on water. 2. Keep the electronics unplugged at night How many electric appliances do you have at home? Think TV, microwaves, all your cell phone gadgets, laptops etc. What you may not realize is that all of them still use electricity even when they are powered off. An average US household has around 40 electronic devices powered up at any given time of the day,  sucking over 100$ a yea...

They are the ones you catch out of the corner of your eye. They get their exam back, calmly flip through the few (if any) errors they made, and swiftly place their 94% into their bag. That’s right, I’m talking about the top students who make it look so easy. What we don’t realize is that under the surface there is a collection of positive habits and mindsets that make that person so successful in class. Not just a few, but an accumulation of many habits that combine to produce high-level academic performance. Here are 23 habits of top students that you can use as tips to do better in school: 1. They don’t always do all of their homework. In college, homework assignments generally make up 5-20% of your grade, but can be the biggest time-suck for most students. Yes, working problems is one of the best ways to turn new concepts into working knowledge, but a large majority of those problems that take you hours and hours to work through, you’ll never see on an exam. 2...

Highly successful people have empowering creative habits that enable them to achieve remarkable things. Enhancing creativity can help you reach greater heights in your life, too. According to a TIME Magazine poll , 91% of people say that unleashing creativity is vital to our personal lives and 83% believe it’s important for our professional development. But an Adobe survey shows that only 25% of us think of ourselves as creative. The good news is that we were all imaginative as children, and it’s easier to reawaken that dormant creativity than you’d think. The ability to create isn’t just about producing great art or making scientific discoveries. It’s a skill that can be honed in any area of life, and involves learning how to view things from different perspectives, find fresh solutions to problems, and express ourselves uniquely. Here are seven simple habits that can help you boost creativity and succeed in work and life. 1. Nurture Creative Dis...