Could You Tell Me, Please?

    We do agree that everyone has their own bad habits. You might think you spend too much time on social media or watching TV dramas might be better than spent reading a classic novel. Even when you think you've finally mastered it, you might find yourself back to doing the same habit in an hour, a week, or even a year. This is what we called bad habits.    Bad habits can interrupt your life and prevent you from accomplishing your goals. They are trying to waste your precious time and energy unnecessarily. There are a lot of bad habits existing in our world such as nail-biting, smoking, excessive drinking, eating fast food, etc. About 70% of smokers say they would like to quit. But funny enough if they know smoking is bad, why can't they just stop?   Habits can arise through repetition. They are a normal part of life and are often helpful. Habits can also develop when good or enjoyable events trigger the brain's "reward" centers. This can set up potentially har...

  Have you ever heard about growth and a fixed mindset? The way we think about our talent and intellect not only affects the way we feel, but it can also affect what we achieve, whether we keep to new habits, or develop new skills. So let's move on, a fixed mindset describes that they believe their intelligence, talents, and personalities are fixed traits that cannot grow. They believe we are unable to improve our level abilities over time. In other words, a fixed mindset means that they believe they are not good at something.    However, a growth mindset is where the people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Talent, intelligence, and personalities are just the starting point. Alternatively, in a growth mindset, people have an underlying belief that their learning and intelligence can grow with time and experience. When people believe they can become smarter, they realise that their effort has an effect on their succ...

    How many times have you seen someone wearing a branded fashion or someone is on a luxurious holiday on social media? If you were to count it all, the number would probably be quite high. Welcome to the new era of "flex culture". Probably some of you who have no idea what is the flex culture, flex is a slang term meaning "to show off", whether it be in physique, belongings, or some other thing that consider superior to those of others.    This new "flex culture" has become quite common nowadays. We have been looking up to certain people from the very beginning, be it celebrities, or models, and now it's the trend of influencers, making them our role models. On social media, if someone posts about the new expensive car that just bought or maybe a fancy yacht, flexing wealth can be a fraught move. So why do people show off on social media?    Some people show off social media to make statements to the world. People want to prove they have made it to t...

    How many friends or 'friends' do you have? Have you ever had a true friend in your life? Some people believe that the older we are the fewer we have friends. However, most people count good friends among the most important people in their lives. But keep in mind not all friends are good.    Friendship is an essential part of life and they are what makes life worth living. Our friends help us live more meaningful, fun, and joyful lives in so many ways. A true friend is a friend when it is convenient and when it is not. Someone who is a true friend stands up for you. When others try to hurt you emotionally or physically, they do everything they can to make sure you are safe. Mostly they answer you with empathy, perspective, and honesty. So let's take a look deeper at the sign of a true friendship.   They are supportive. This is one of the defining factors that makes someone your true friend since should support your dreams and aspirations in life. If you have ...

  Ah yes, toxic friendship. Have you ever had a friend who does and says things that often upset you? Friendships, just like romantic friendships, this one can be toxic. Unlike other people in your life, this friend frequently causes tension amongst your friends, but it's hard to tell if this person just needs everyone to be a bit more forgiving or if they are obviously toxic.   Toxic friends are pessimistic, inspire unhappiness, make you feel guilty, angry easily, and are not trustworthy. A healthy friendship should be two-sided, with both people giving and receiving. On the other hand, the sign of a toxic relationship, one person feels more invested. They always feel the way to compromise and may even feel taken advantage of by the other person. Another sign of a toxic friendship is if you feel physically or emotionally unsafe. So how to identify a toxic friend?   A toxic friend doesn't happy that you have other friends. In a natural friendship, you should always be fre...

  Ah yes, family. The one only people we can trust in our life. Everyone is born into a family, but not everyone gets a healthy one. Family is the most important and valuable gift that God has given us. It is the first lesson in relationships with others. The definition of the family seems to change with the times, but it usually includes a group of people related to each other and/or living together. Family is absolutely important, but how important it is?   First, the family is receiving basic values of life. This is where families and the values they invest in us become so important. The first-ever relationship a child has with parents and family. Moreover, family is the first school in which a child receives the basic values of life. They learn good manners, the foundation of their thinking, and morals in the family. It holds great importance in social life.    Families provide a safe zone. A strong, loving family structure provides a place where children can fee...