When you want to get the best in life, you need to develop peace of mind. For many people, peace is an elusive word especially in this time of high technology and highly competitive living. One of...

We sometimes speak of “flaws” as though they’re irredeemable. There is some embarrassment when admitting to being imperfect. One tends to appreciate, however, people who say that they are “a work in progress.” The flaws are there,...

Criticism is not easy to take, but it seems we are quick to dispense it. While we should speak up when we see that something is wrong, we should also be mindful of the reasons why we...

Minimalism is simplification: getting rid of what is extraneous or superfluous and keeping what is essential. Minimalism as a practice can apply to food, design, fashion, work, or lifestyle as a whole. Each person has his own...

How do you differentiate between a charismatic person and a charming person? Someone charming is attractive and pleasant to be with, but not necessarily charismatic. A charismatic person has a magnetic presence, and can awe, inspire, or...

Human behavior can be puzzling, particularly when attitudes from childhood resurface in our adulthood. Sulking, or a moody display of aloofness or huffiness, is unbecoming in children – more so in adults, when we’re supposed to have...

The great irony of today is that most manual tasks have been efficiently mechanized, whereas multifunctional gadgetry aids us in making better use of our time. Nonetheless, isn’t it surprising how we often wonder aloud, “where has...