21 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Behavior and Ethics, Work and Career
How does one rise out of obscurity and go straight into the spotlight? If your talent will take you nowhere near being a rockstar or if writing a bestselling novel is so beyond you, you can always start by being the center of attention whenever you can.
Without being involved in a public scandal, stand out [...]
To sleep like a baby… that’s a dream for most of us. Remember when you were a kid and you used to take all those naps on lazy afternoons? It must’ve been a long time since you last experienced something like that, huh? The fact is, as people grow older, their sleep tends to become [...]
20 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Communication, Work and Career
How do you feel about standing in front of a huge crowd? Confident? Nervous? Nauseous even? Well, that’s okay. Almost all people have stage fright. It’s not so easy to stand on spotlight when you’re expected to say something profound or hilarious. Don’t allow your knees to go wobbly. Pull yourself together and address your [...]
Do you know those times when you wanted to come up to your boss because you needed clarifications about the new project but you just can’t summon all your guts to do it? You never thought of yourself as easily intimidated, but there’s just something about your boss that’s so the-devil-himself. You simply can’t approach [...]
16 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Business, Communication, Work and Career
Ah, job interviews. A lot of people don’t know is that there’s an exact science behind job interviews. Each of the questions thrown at you has a rationale behind them. They’re not only designed to get more information about you, they’re also designed to see how you approach certain situations and how you can fit [...]
Have you ever seen successful people? Have you noticed that they have this sort of presence, an aura even, that just sends out that “I’m a winner” vibe? In the workplace, it does help to act like a winner. Bosses can spot those people who have that aura that they can seen as infectious to [...]
14 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Sex and Relationships
So what if you’re single? It has never been a bad thing, but not today. Everyone’s in twos and admit it — it sucks. It’s that one time of the year when you actually feel that it sucks to be you.
11 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Productivity, Work and Career
War strategy and tactics junkies that we are, my friend and I have always believed that you can apply military science in dealing with everyday issues. Not that one has to nuke the next door neighbor or make death squad soldiers out of kids but it can be a matter of adapting what you can, [...]
11 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Holidays and Tradition, Sex and Relationships
Going solo on Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone, my friend! There will inevitable be a lot of unattached people prowling the streets on February 14. Still even after all these years, we don’t blame you for feeling left behind. But come on, don’t be hatin’. It’s not your fault there’s no one to talk to [...]
Linus has a security blanket. And so do you. People in general are afraid to leave their comfort zones and take risks for obvious reasons. Why would anyone want to risk anything? Look back and recall instances in your life where you had and you did take risks. Do you agree that not all of [...]
06 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Behavior and Ethics
Most of the time, you only have one chance to make an impression – whether it’s good or bad is entirely up to you. Are you aware of the first impression you make about yourself when you meet new people? Impressions are important because some people only have one chance to meet you. Try these [...]
05 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Behavior and Ethics
Losing yourself in a moment of fantasy and daydream can help you cope with more difficult situations. Immersing yourself in a daydream can both relieve some pressure and can even be used to simulate courses of action that you can take when the situation calls for it. Here are some examples on how you can [...]
04 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Fitness and Health
Living a very busy lifestyle can often take its toll on you. It’s very easy to fall prey to stress in this fast-paced world we live in, and we end up looking harassed and older than we actually are. In fact, our bodies sometimes even feel old. If you’re getting back pains poor skin tone, [...]
Believe it or not, your mind needs to be kept young and fresh. Treat it like your body. If you just laze around all day, you might get flabby and fat and sluggish. If you keep an active lifestyle and exercise, you can be as agile as a teenage track star. So avoid being mentally [...]
29 Jan
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Work and Career
There is something good about seeking perfection. However, too much focus on perfecting all the nitty-gritty details can cost you a lot of time. While having pangs of OCD is quite understandable especially if you hold a very high standard for your work, sometimes you just have to learn how to deal with time. It’s [...]