It took a while for the well-known phrase “work smarter, not harder” to sink into my brain years after I’d first heard it. I get it now: the words are about focusing on efficiency and getting better results without burning out. But when I was younger, I used to think that working longer hours andContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received”
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A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life
If I could go back and give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be this: start a side business early. For years, I believed the traditional career path was the right one—get a job, work hard, climb the career ladder. But economies shift, industries change, and jobs disappear, so stability is notContinue reading “A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life”
The Red Flag of Passive Aggressiveness
Everyone has a personality trait that makes them avoid someone. For me, that trait is passive aggressiveness. At first glance, it can be easy to miss because it is so subtle. It often looks like cooperation and agreement. But over time, you see past the stealth because actions and words don’t match. I experienced thisContinue reading “The Red Flag of Passive Aggressiveness”
What Does Your Ideal Home Look Like?
If you came to visit me in my ideal home, you would first step into a luscious garden. You’d be surrounded by vibrant flowers, lush green plants, and the gentle music of a small fountain. There are cozy nooks with chairs and benches tucked between the greenery, perfect for morning tea or late-afternoon daydreaming. TheContinue reading “What Does Your Ideal Home Look Like?”
What was the last thing you searched for online?
If you really want to know someone, ask them about their internet search history. That little trail of questions can be revealing. In my case, my search history might make me look like an unhinged movie villain with a tech problem. As a writer, I spend a lot of time googling things that would raiseContinue reading “What was the last thing you searched for online?”
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