life

Are we hardwired for unhappiness?

The sad reality about humans is that we are not wired for happiness. Natural selection prioritises survival and reproduction, which does not necessarily involve being happier. People are now less happy than they ever have been. This is not just an abstract philosophical issue; it is becoming a national concern. 

Don't fall behind! 5 things everyone must do in their 20s

The twenties can be a confusing time for most people. Adulting is a fairly new concept for them and you end up having to make decisions that you did not think you would have to, ever! Here are 5 things that everyone in their 20s must do to make their lives slightly easier.

#Perspective / Finding strength in the cards: Tarot, astrology, and personal growth

I was looking for my own connection to the divine and some form of spiritual guidance. This came to me in the form of tarot and astrology. I went from being a sceptic to someone who sees, feels, and experiences her life through the mythical lens of symbols.

How to come to terms with letting go of your childhood dreams

This guide seeks to offer a direction to navigate the harsh reality of letting go of your childhood dreams.

Life skills children should know by age 10

A burning debate that has been making the rounds recently is that only a handful of people will ever need the principles of algebra in their lives, but everyone will need to do their taxes at some point. Schools cannot and should not have to teach crucial life skills to children because those are best learned under the loving guidance of guardians. Even if 10 is too early to learn how to do complex calculations, there are a good number of basic life skills every child should know by the end of the first decade of their lives. Here’s what child-development experts, career planners and business leaders recommend:

Treating life as a transitional period

Is life all about transitioning from one goal to another?

When parents get better at parenting, but for your younger siblings

Parents can be nicer to younger siblings as they learn the art of parenting, but how does that make you feel?

The way we hide our lives from our parents

We’re used to presenting an obedient yet cheerful mask of who we are.

Growing up not being a sports fan

Growing up, when your interests do not align with the rest of the crowd, you begin to feel more like an outsider.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

3 easy ways to spot liars (video)

Have you ever had an experience where you knew someone was lying but you weren’t sure enough to call them out on it, only to find out later that you were right all along?

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

Mars has Nitrogen, key to life: NASA

NASA's team Curiosity Rover has found nitrogen on the surface of Mars which is a significant discovery that adds to evidence the Red Planet could once have sustained life, the space agency said.

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