In our current times, we are always looking for fast solutions. When we are hungry, there are fast food restaurants. When we are sick, there are always quick remedies available.  When we want entertainment, there are always portable games. When we are thirsty, there are always vending machines. And when we want to be slim, there [...]

Before we delve into the topic of literacy, allow me to define the term.  By the term “Literacy”, I am referring to one’s ability to read and write, as well as being knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.  
The benefits of increased literacy are immense. However, most people in society treat literacy as a ladder to further their [...]

In our lives, we have often neglected to offer a smile to our loved ones or our friends. This often has to do with our inner mental states. Are we enjoying every moment of our lives? Are we enjoying everything that we do? Are there any minor disturbances that often disrupt our mental state of [...]

Continuing from what I have written on experiencing happiness in the moments, this article will touch on the benefits of focusing on our positive emotions. So, what are positive emotions? It’s basically the emotion that makes you feel good. It’s hard to define positive emotion. However, it’s easier to talk about the activities that can enable us to be [...]

Dear class,
I have noted some effective ways on how to increase your self-confidence when presenting and have condensed them into 21 points as shown below. I hope that you can have a good read.
So, how can you be more self-confident of yourself? Here goes:
1. Be more certain: Go through the materials that you are going to present and familiarise yourself [...]

Dear class,
There are some of you who may get nervous when you present. Although you are now into the second semester, it’s normal for some of you to experience some degree of nervousness or anxiety when presenting. In fact, it’s been said that even the most experienced presenter feels nervous during their presentations as well. It’s just that [...]

Dear class,
In a world where movies are prevalent, we have often neglected to look further for artistic works . In fact, we are able to find inspirations through the theatre, an artistic medium that we seldom have the opportunity or take the initiative to explore in recent years. If we are to compare theatre and films, we [...]

Most of us often look for praises and compliments from others. We feel good when others praise us because this implies that we are appreciated and accepted. While there is nothing wrong with accepting praises from others, we might rely and depend too heavily on others’ praises to feel good and positive about ourselves over time. It is often [...]

There’s been a saying that we need to set goals and once we have accomplished them, we will be happy. While I agree with the first part of the statement, I do not agree totally with the second part. In life, all of us need to set goals, because they provide the direction that we are heading. We [...]