We’ve been thinking a lot about second chances lately: when to give them, who to give them to, and how they’re earned. Second chances are complicated, because we all want to be one of those magnanimous, forgiving souls who write inspiring essays for O magazine, but at the same time, no one wants to be a gullible […]
I blinked a couple times in disbelief, jiggling the sliding weight marker on the old school scale in the corner of the YMCA. An inch to the right or left, and it would clank down, but the weight it was balanced on couldn’t be right, could it? If I was doing the math correctly, I’d […]
This month, LinkedIn rounded up over 80 influential business leaders and asked them what they would say to their 22-year-old selves about their working lives. The participants were asked what traits they found to be most important for 22-year-olds, and adaptability and resilience came out on top. What I find kind of sad and weird […]
In my mind, I am someone who can float through life, all free-spirited like, taking impromptu trips and just going with the flow. I envision myself as the type of person who can truly make it through the weekend with only a weekender bag. I’m the girl that can grab a towel and a bottle […]
The human skin is the outermost covering of the body and is also the largest organ. Because of its interference with the environment, it plays an important role of immunity to protect the body against any pathogens or excessive drying. Several other factors are also associated with skin functions and those include temperature regulation, sensation, […]
I don’t much care for natural beauty products. Natural toothpaste is gross, leaving my mouth film-y and unclean, no matter how hard I brush. Natural deodorant leaves me smelling worse than I did to begin with. The few times I’ve used a “natural” face wash — something formulated without harsh chemicals or astringents — I smelled […]
Psychology is everything when it comes to trading. Whether you trade the stock market or the Forex market, you need to be mentally geared to follow your strategy all the way. Every time you slip away from your strategy to make some more money, you risk losing a lot of money. Similarly, every time you […]
Is the pain worth the pleasure? I like to think I have a high tolerance for pain. I have over twenty tattoos, some of them large ones in sensitive areas. I have five ear piercings, one nose piercing, and even got my tongue done twice (yes, make fun of me, but they were in fashion […]
The exercise routine should be a regular part of our everyday life. We all have to find a fitness activity that we both enjoy and benefit from. Some people go bike riding; some take dance classes, while others enjoy working out with gym equipment. In the following text, we are going to focus on a […]
