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Procrastination, Regret and Move
Meaning of Procrastination Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks until the last minute or past their deadline. The Story of Me Everyone is a procrastinator. Everyone is procrastinating something. It could be in their work, relationship, personal growth, health or wealth. And here, I’m going to confess that I’m a procrastinator…
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Welcome to My New Life
Hello besties~ How’s everyone been so far? It’s been around 2 weeks since my last posting. That’s because I was making transitions in my life. Here are a few things happened lately. Moving Out I moved out again at the age of 27. I found a new job in another state which is 3 hour…
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7 Ways to Move Your Health Forward This Year
It’s too common to want to improve your lives so that you live the best ones. You may think of making huge changes as the beginning of a new year. But the truth is that smaller, more sustainable actions and hacks actually help you improve your day-to-day life when they add up over time. These…
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Getting Healthy: Expectation VS Reality
Who can relate? Expectation: I’m going to drink green juice every morning. Reality: This literally tastes like grass and costs me $5. Expectation: I’m going to spend an hour at the gym three times a week. Reality: I’m exhausted from all the meetings. Let’s just skip it today. Expectation: I’m going to eat a big…
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How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Follow
Maybe you have a short-term goal to lose weight this quarter or a long-term goal to save up for your dream house over the next 5 years. Whatever the case may be, you have your goals in mind – but how to achieve them? Many people are stuck in the same cycle of setting goals,…
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Goal Setting
Goals are the first step towards planning for the future. We set goals for our careers, health, and lives in general. Goal setting helps align our focus and motivates us to do more. What is Goal Setting? Goal setting is the process by which we achieve these goals. Goal setting often also includes planning, which…
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How to Train Your Mental Strength
Life is full of challenges. A toxic friend or colleague, a dead-end job, or a struggling relationship. You need a strong mind to survive in this harsh world and crush your goals. Like physical muscles, your mental muscles require a good workout. And these 5 exercises can help you start developing mental strength. What is…
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5 Gentle Things to Remind Yourself Daily
Life is busy, but taking time to remind ourselves what’s important can serve more than just a reminder. Busy life encourages us to do more, achieve more, and expect more. It’s a good thing, but sometimes we need a little pick-me-up reminder of what’s really important and how to enjoy the little things in life.…
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6 Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
In the warmth of our comfort zones, life feels safe and easy. This safe circle keeps people from personal growth and doing the things they want but don’t have the courage to do. What holds people back most of the time is their frame of mind to stay in their comfort zone to avoid feelings…
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6 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. It is typically classified as social anxiety disorder or social phobia. People fear public speaking more than drowning, needles, snakes, heights, and even death. And it’s extremely common. While some people manage to shake off mild stage fright, others find the…
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20 Self-Care Ideas for Fall
It’s officially that time of the year – Fall. Fall is here, and with it comes the busier schedules, colder weather, and shorter days. That magical time when the leaves on the trees change colours, and the temperature goes from hot and humid to chilly. In the blink of an eye, the day outside turns…
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How to Pack Light for Travel
A relaxing vacation you’re looking forward to for so long will turn into a nightmare without proper planning. One of the factors that can contribute to stress while travelling is overpacking. Overpacking often happens when travellers don’t know what to pack and start throwing everything they think they “might need” instead of “will need” items.…
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How I Reset My Mind
We all go through times where we feel burnt out, exhausted, unmotivated, and worn out. That is a part of being human. It’s too common to want to improve our lives, so that we live the best ones. To turn your life around, you need a hard reset. The power of resetting your life is…
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How Being Grateful Makes You Happier: 4 Reasons Why
Seeking happiness itself can actually make you less happy. This is likely because running after happiness focuses on what you don’t have instead of what you’ve already owned. On the other hand, when you cultivate gratitude, it tends to result in greater happiness. Gratitude is the emotion we feel when we notice something good has…
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5 Easy Ways to Get Back on Track After You Messed Up
Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get off track sometimes. With the pressure of work, family, and other aspects of life, it’s easy to feel like the world is crashing down and overwhelming. Taking a break or vacation indeed helps a lot, but it’s also another challenge when you get back to real life.…
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How Eating Healthy Can Save Your Money
Most people seem to assume that eating healthy is an expensive choice. Whether they have to stick with the freshest fruits and vegetables or eat whole wheat pasta, or get everything in an organic store. For some reason, the overall view on food is that if you want to be frugal, then you’ve got to…
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How to Save Money While Travelling
Now that many countries are opening up their borders and welcoming tourists, some of us are resuming our vacation plans again. We all know travelling isn’t cheap or easy as the cost of living rises during this period. Depending on the destination and the length of stay, a vacation can take months of researching, planning,…
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27th Birthday Celebration
I had a blessed and wonderful birthday celebration with my colleagues and family on the 22nd of July, which was last Friday. I had to work, so my colleague bought me a cake and celebrated in the office. Last Friday wasn’t as busy as usual, so I had a good time at work. I usually…
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7 Tips to Rebuild Your Relationship with Food
Are you sick and tired of the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting, overeating, deprivation, feeling shame and guilt and hating your body? If yes, it’s the time to rebuild your relationship with food. Our relationship with food is complex, and to complicate things further, the world we’re living in encourages women to diet and then…
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10 Solo Date Ideas to Try This Week
What is a solo date? A solo date means spending time with yourself, prioritizing your happiness, and doing activities that bring joy to you. It may also mean spoiling yourself for a day, eating your cravings, and doing shopping that you always wanted to without feeling guilty. Whether you’re single or not, you sure will…
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Why You Need to Surround Yourself with Positive People
Life is designed in such a way that you cannot leave your life alone. No matter how you love being alone, you’ll still need some people in your life. What kind of people you choose to stay together with will either affect your life positively or negatively. Negative people can be contagious and have long-term…
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5 Ways to Stop Overeating at Dinnertime
Many people find themselves often overeating at dinnertime, even when they are not hungry. Overeating at dinnertime can cause you to eat more calories than you need, which can lead to weight gain. Many people find it difficult to control their appetite, especially with today’s increased portion sizes and fast-paced lifestyle. The occasional oversized meal…
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Why Is It So Important to Chew Your Food?
Have you ever noticed how many times you chew your food? This might seem not so important, but it could affect your overall health. Chewing your food properly is essential for adequate digestion. Meals should be eaten sitting down, in a relaxed environment without any distraction, to ensure the food is properly chewed. So how…
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5 Ways to Show Your Love to Your Gut
Our gut is known as our second brain due to the similarity that has its own nervous system, allowing it to function independently from the brain. It is comprising the oesophagus, stomach and intestines. Maintaining the optimal conditions in our gut is crucial for our health. A healthy gut contains an optimum amount of good…
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8 Ways to Stay Active at Home (without any equipment)
It’s important to stay active, especially when a big chunk of your day may be spent sitting at a desk. Even if you balance out your time in the chair with the trips to the gym, research shows that too much sitting can increase your risk of breast and colon cancers. According to studies, an…
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How to Stay Fit During a Vacation
As the world starts to open back up, many people are packing their bags for vacation again. Staying healthy and fit while on vacation remains a big priority, especially amidst COVID-19. Eating healthy and regular workouts seem simple, but they can be hard to stick to, especially if you’re going on a vacation. If you…
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3 Reasons You Need a Solo Date
It’s very common to afraid of being seen eating alone in public. It was scared of looking like a total loser in the eyes of those around you at a café or restaurant, worried that you would receive pitiful glances as you sip your cup of latte in silence. Such a mindset is far from…
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5 Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits That Cause You Wake Up Tired
I’m sure we all had a day like this: You managed to get your things settled early, went to bed early, and slept for 7 to 8 hours only to find out you don’t wake up energized and refreshed as expected. Instead, your body feels heavy, or you feel tired to get out of bed.…
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How I Feel After Diagnosed with COVID-19
I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on 25th February, along with my mum. We were ordered to stay at home for self-quarantine for 7 days. So, we stayed in our own room. The other family members were also ordered to be quarantined at home for the next 5 days. I had a sore throat, cough, body…
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2022 A Low Buy Year
Over the past few years, I’ve been exploring and educating myself about sustainable living, minimalism, and personal finance. I’ve been slowly decluttering my wardrobe and household items that I don’t need. I’d like to fill my space with the things I use or bring me joy. I have the tendency to replace the items that…
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7 Ways to Enjoy When You Only Have a Day
We all look forward to our days off. Unfortunately, days off can make you even more sluggish and frazzled when you spend the entire day staying in pyjama and binge-watching Netflix. But those days off can really help keep you centred when you know how to spend it correctly. To help you avoid wasting half…
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7 Easy Steps to Declutter Your Home
A home is not just a place where we structure our daily and physical lives. It’s also a place where we feel the most comfortable and relaxed after a long day at work. Having a decluttered and simple space is something that a lot of us are stressed about. But the actual process and reality…
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4 Ways to be Less Busy
Busy has become a way of life. Ask yourself how many times you answered, “I’m so busy” or “I’m so tired” when someone asked you “how are you?” The word seems to be automatically come from your mouth without thinking much. Being busy seems an inevitable part of modern daily life. We all have things…
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Why a Daily Routine is So Important
Because of the pandemic, daily routines have become more important now than ever. Many of us are work from home and have our families and children with us. This environment and schedule can be difficult and stressful for us. But there are things you can do at home and maintain your physical and mental health,…
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8 Fun and Cozy Winter Activities
Winter might not be everyone’s favourite season of the year. The winter months can be long, dark, and boring. I know there’s a lot of overcast and grey days where most people tend to find themselves less energized when it gets dark so early. But we can turn it into a cozy and really enjoyable…
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