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Important vs. Urgent: How To Prioritise Your Time

20% of the average workday is spent on ‘crucial’ and ‘important’ things, while 80% of the average workday is spent on things that have ‘little value’ or ‘no value’. This is a statistic from research done by a time management expert in the United States, but it applies everywhere in the world. What is the difference […]

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Why Work-Life Balance Should Not Exist Anymore

“People find it hard to balance work with family, family with self, because it might not be a question of balance.” – David Whyte Have you heard of the concept of work-life balance? It is described as “proper prioritizing between “work” (career and ambition) and “lifestyle” (health, pleasure, leisure, family and spiritual development/meditation).” These days, it […]

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It’s Okay To Have Diverse Interests

What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question children are asked. Most give enthusiastic answers, no matter how absurd, but few of them follow through with what they say they want to be. What is your passion? This is another question that people (of any age) are asked. […]

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Simple Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Him And Her

Love is in the simple things. You should show love to that special person in your life every day, and this Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to do anything grand. Little gifts over the course of the day will be something that your partner will appreciate. Do you know what you want to get that […]

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An Ode To Love: 14 Quotes That Will Make Your Heart Melt

Roses, chocolate, teddy bears and declarations of love everywhere you see. Back in the day (before texting and emails), people used pen and paper to write letters to their loved ones. Take a tip from these people (fictional and real) this Valentine’s Day: “I have loved in her the image of the beauty of the […]

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What Is Love?

The definition of love is highly subjective, influenced by culture, orientation and experiences. All the same, several interpretations of the emotion have stood out over centuries. Here are seven of the most remarkable. “What is love but acceptance of the other, whatever he is.” – Anaïs Nin “Love looks not with the eyes, but with […]