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    "Fear of missing out" as known as FOMO is a real phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common and can cause significant stress in your life. Humans are social creatures, who are wired for connection and involvement, but the FOMO may negatively affect physical and mental wellness. If you've ever wondered what you were missing, staring at your phone, and struggled between choosing which event to decline on the same night, it might have been FOMO. At some point, everyone has experienced the FOMO.   The fear of missing out refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem. The idea of FOMO is not new to our era. It has been studied for the past few decades by marketing strategists. However, since the advent of social media, FOMO has become more obvious and it has accelerated the FOMO phenomenon.   FOMO can happen when you don...

    Investment has become more common among the young generation. They believe that investing can make more money or as a passive income. Well is not totally wrong, however, investment is something value purchased to make more money. The term investment is often applied to stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, investments also commonly include real estate, artwork, gold, collectibles, and even wine. Keep in mind that there are risks involved with investing.    Investing involves putting money into something that has the potential to return a profit. It typically gives a financial stake in the company or other asset in which they invest. There are four common types of investments, so let's have a look closer.   Stocks. This is the common investment where the companies sell shares of stock to the public to raise money for their operations. Buying a stock means you own a piece of the company. If the company is profitable, your stock will increase in value...

  Did you know that the ability to experience and express emotions is more important than you might realise? Have you been feeling sad or disappointed during the last several months? Recognising your emotions and learning to manage all of them is one of the most important skills you can have. Some people are good at noticing how they feel and can calm themselves down.    Emotions are powerful. Our mood determines how we interact with people, how to deal with challenges, and how to spend our time. Both adults and children might struggle to manage their emotions. For example, have you ever felt angrier that you said things you didn't mean to someone you love? understanding the reason behind your emotion is one of the reasons why we need to manage our emotions. So how can we do that?   Identify what you're feeling. Sit back and take a moment to check in with yourself about your mood can help you begin gaining back control. Interrupt yourself by asking what am I feeling ...

    What do you think you are capable of? The answer is probably beyond what you realise today. Having self-confidence and believing in yourself are important elements of achieving your dreams. However, self-confidence isn't always an easy task. Studies estimated that 85% of people worldwide struggle with poor self-esteem. They tell us to play it safe and do things the way we have always done them to avoid getting hurt, embarrassed, or rejected, but you don't have to listen to them.    Confidence can also play a role in the motivation to reach your goals. Athletes with increased motivation to practice their sport of choice have a higher level of self-confidence. Your level of confidence even affects how to present yourself to others. Having a healthy level of self-confidence can help you become more successful in your personal and professional life. Luckily, increasing self-confidence is quite easy as long you pay attention to this secret.    Stop comparing...

    When we talk about companies that need a new employee, we already know about job descriptions and quite often ask for a combination of hard and soft skills. Hiring candidates will make sure to put both skill sets on display. To put it simply, we've got to have both. So what is the difference between hard skill and soft skill and why it's quite important in the job description?   The main differences between hard skills and soft skills are how they are gained and put to use in the workplace. Hard skills are teachable abilities or skill sets to specific training. Technically, we have learned hard skills in the classroom or through books. For example, a hard skill would be public speaking. No one is born with the instinct to type. It has to be learned over time through some type of schooling or education.    On the other hand, soft skills are general characteristics, definitely relevant to personality traits. It is also known as "people skills" and it is relate...

    Maslow's theory known as Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory was introduced by Abraham Maslow introduced in 1943 with the title "A Theory of Human Motivation". In psychology, this is describing the things humans deem as necessities. This hierarchy ranges from more concrete needs such as food and water to abstract concepts such as self-fulfillment. According to Maslow, when a lower need is met, the next need on the hierarchy becomes our focus of attention.   Maslow's theory presents his hierarchy of needs in a pyramid shape, with basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid and more high-level, intangible needs at the top. Maslow originally believed that a person needed to completely satisfy one level to begin pursuing further levels. When a person reaches higher levels, their motivation is directed more towards these levels. However, they will still continue to pursue lower levels of the hierarchy but with less intensity.    Physiological needs. This is the lowes...

    Have you heard about soft skills? Well, it is not about a skill that is made from feathers, it is more like the abilities and attributes that make a person effective in working with others. Soft skills are not always taught directly in the classroom, but they can be learned and improved upon over time. They may be better identified as transferable professional skills because they are needed in every industry at every level. Soft skills can be invaluable to business success, but more importantly, why are they very important?   Soft skills are an essential part of improving one's ability to work with others and can have a positive and can have a positive influence on furthering your career. If you are a marketer in a small company, soft skills can help you find, attract, and retain clients. Soft skills focus more on your social, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, among others. Although soft skills are more personality-based that you can still improve...