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How Couples Grow Together and Grow Apart
We all know that one couple that we’re absolutely convinced is going to get married, have triplets, and live happily ever after. Next thing you know, they’ve broken up and you’re suffering from a case of heart loss. And no, I’m not referring to the split between Bill and Melinda.…
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My Top WFH Tips
As the pandemic made remote working more typical, more people are realizing the implications the #wfh trend has on their wellbeing and productivity. Moving forward, most companies are likely adopting hybrid models that give people the choice to work from home. In my case, the ability to work from wherever…
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The Best Money Mistakes I Made Growing Up
Growing up in an Asian household meant that money was rarely discussed. Before I was born, my parents went from having absolutely nothing in a foreign country to owning a humble little apartment in a developing suburban area in three years. I never saw a lot of my parents growing…
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The 3 Key Takeaways I Got from Being in an Open Relationship
There was a year in my life when I was in an open relationship with someone I cared deeply about. When I disclosed this fact to others, I got mixed responses— but most of them came with a hint of judgment. To noone’s fault really, I myself, have always thought…
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Combating Anemia for Women – Why Energy is Crucial for Motivation and Productivity
Chronic fatigue in my experience can really kill you. You might have important deadlines coming up or a major test, then BOOM, you find yourself weak and struggling to stay awake. Fatigue and the general feeling of weakness are common symptoms of anemia. And women are commonly known to suffer…
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When You Should Change Jobs
The average person will change jobs 12 times in their lifetimes. The question is, when should you change jobs? And is there a specified amount of time you should stay at one? The initial couple of jobs people take on, I see it as a test run. Often, you’re still…
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How to Make Friends on Trips
I truly believe that some of the best and most memorable parts of traveling are the people we meet along the way. Even if you don’t end up staying connected after the trip, the thrill of experiencing something new, with someone completely new never fades away. I think it’s one…
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Taming the Monkey Mind Can Help You be More Efficient and Present
The human mind has been compared to goldfish, as we’re only able to hold our attention for so long. I disagree, I believe that there are different contexts in which we let our minds get distracted. Perhaps, we haven’t had adequate sleep, or there’s something in our personal lives bothering…
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How You’re Getting in Your Own Way of Forming Meaningful Connections
Relationships make our lives rich—adding intricacy and color into everyday experiences. The best part of my travels has been the people that I’ve met. I believe now that a city is only as beautiful as the people who show it to you However, so many of us living in metropolitan…
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Paris Living on a Budget vs The Most Affluent Neighborhood
As one of the most iconic cities in the world, compared to other European cities, Paris does not come with a cheap price tag. In 2021, Paris was tied with Singapore for the second most expensive city in the world. Although, there are wide variances in the cost of commodities…
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