let’s not let Covid-19 dampen our spirits! This negative phase will pass, it’s all a matter of time. In the meantime, let’s talk about travel so that by the time this virus has passed, we can look forward to taking holiday trips again!
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Reading – Are you doing it the right way?
We all know the benefits of reading – improved comprehension skills, enhanced knowledge about various subject matter, the list is endless. The real question to ask then is – How many of us actually read? No, we’re not talking about reading comics, or tabloid news on social media platforms. We’re talking about the actual pick up of the novel, read and thumb through each page type of reading. There you have it, most of us are guilty of not reading as extensively as we ought to.
How should we choose our jobs – Passion vs Practicality?
Based on the early findings of a 2016 survey on emigration carried out by the Institute for Policy Studies, 58.3% of Singaporeans between the age of 19 and 30 believe that emigration is inevitable as Singapore becomes more competitive and stressful.
The grass is greener on the other end – fact or fiction?
How does Singapore compare to the rest of the world when it comes to education and employment? Our nation has consistently held the top positions in the PISA rankings and the quality of higher education. It is the most sought after educational destination within Asia and one of the leading hubs in the world.
Blast from the Past: Lessons from Aristotle – What? Who’s that?
According to most of the youth today, the best thing they think they can have today, is ignorance. As the saying goes, ‘ignorance is bliss’. A commitment-free life is what many youths believe is the key to a happy life. But is this thinking actually sensible? The reality is that how ever much we try…
It’s all in the Mind!
The first step towards developing a growth mindset is changing the way we look at failure. We should take it as a positive occurrence rather than a negative one. We need to understand that each and every human being in this world faces setbacks in life. But the manner in which we respond to failures becomes the differentiating factor. There’s a huge difference between “Well, yeah I lost.
Health is Wealth! Do stressful childhoods affect your health at later ages?
Health is Wealth – How many of us have heard of this phrase before? Yes, this is very true especially in times like these, where the Coronavirus threatens to disrupt many spheres of our society.
How Do I Stop Forgetting What I’ve Learned So Quickly?
All of our learning can be broadly classified into two divisions. One – where we invest a lot of time and put in all the hard work to learn our subjects of interest. Second – where we just rely on last-minute mugging just for the immediate purpose of clearing exams.
Singapore’s Budget 2020 – Deciphering details!
You may have heard your parents speak about the household budget and some challenges that surround it. Budgets are related to income and expenditure. Households, nations, companies and international organizations all have budgets. The national budget gets a lot of attention as it impacts the lives of all the citizens. There could be a tax hike, a new scholarship scheme for students, a novel allowance for the elderly and a lot more – all of which can have a wide impact on society.
Technology – Use all or Know all?
Knowingly or unknowingly, we fall prey to this “competition”. We take photographs and post them, wishing that we get more likes as compared to our friends. But, what we forget is that if we are not careful, the information that we share on the internet can be used against us. Whenever you fill the “about us” section of any social media platform, post images or share information, you need to realize that that particular platform is going to collect all the information that you have provided and use it for some other purpose.
