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We use business calendars for our day-to-day tasks as well as long-term projects. In my experience, hardly anyone does not use some kind of calendar or ‘to-do’ list. Typical entries in a calendar can look like: 10:00 am: Send replies to urgent emails. 11:00 am: Huddle with the team on the new product launch. 12:00 noon: Set up call on the new service level agreement templates. 3:00 pm: Meeting on my performance review. Some individuals also add items from their personal life. And that is about it, in a nutshell. Our calendars are often all about what we need to do at work, and it is definitely a great tool to stay organized and productive. However, we can use a calendar to do a lot more, like enhance our health and well-being, by creating a well-being…

We have all heard the expression “Blood is thicker than water.” It means family plays a central role in our lives with strong, lifesaving bonds that cannot be broken. Ever. Nothing can taint or fracture the relationships we have with our biological kin. No matter what, no matter where, no matter when. They’re there for us and we are there for them. Shared DNA runs deep. On the other hand, water is a mere droplet that evaporates after the heat of the moment has gone. So, friendship can never replace family. Or can it? The rubber band that holds a family My own relationship with my family has undergone significant transformation over nearly two decades, after I—rather drastically—put a sea between us. Having battled serious mental health issues throughout my teenage years,…

The need for social connection is hard-wired into our brain, so it’s no wonder that most people place huge importance on being liked. It’s a normal, healthy response to value our relationships and what others think of us. However, this drive can manifest in unhealthy ways, impede our goals and dreams, and use up precious energy that could be spent elsewhere. So how can you balance being liked and respected by others while maintaining a positive self-image that is independent of the opinion of others? Here are some ideas. Be Clear on What You Want What do you want in life? Are there any areas in your life where needing to be liked is holding you back? Maybe you want to launch a new business but are afraid of what others might think…

We often see successful investing as a game of numbers. Those who can get the calculations right, win and those who don’t, lose the game. However, once we delve deeper, we can see that successful investing to attain and grow wealth has strong psychological components. In The Psychology of Money, author Morgan Housel brings in the element of financial soft skills, which have their roots in basic psychology. In essence, it is human behavior and not financial tricks that determine how wealthy we become, and how long we stay that way. Through 20 short chapters, each independent on their own, and yet thematically connected, the book gives the reader a unique glimpse into what guides our financial behavior. Here are some key takeaways and insights that may serve you well as…

Think back to your youth. When did your parents have “the talk” with you? Were you taught about consent? Did you use the anatomically correct terms for body parts? Did you know the risks of birth control on the body? Were you taught about anal or oral intercourse? Or the proper way to apply a condom? For far too many people, “the talk” was simply don’t have sex. The truth is, from media to peers, children are inundated with images and content about sex and it should not be viewed as a taboo or shameful topic. Furthermore, removing the realities around sex can lead to misinformation, unsafe practices, and/or more severe outcomes such as teen pregnancy or the contraction of a sexually transmitted disease/infection. In fact, the CDC states that the…

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