Category: Personal

Let’s face it: life can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle through a wind tunnel. Sound familiar? That’s why prioritization and time management are two of the most important—yet frustratingly elusive—skills you’ll ever cultivate. They don’t come naturally, and they certainly don’t happen overnight. But with consistent effort, they can…

Survivorship bias: the sneaky little mental trick where we focus on the winners, the glittering success stories, and forget about the countless failures swept under the rug. It’s the reason we idolize billionaires while conveniently ignoring the thousands who tried and went bankrupt, or why we assume ripped gym-goers must have cracked the secret to…

Oh, the sunk cost fallacy. The ultimate brain gremlin that had me in a chokehold for years before I finally understood it—and once I did, my worldview did a complete 180. So, what’s this little rascal all about? The sunk cost fallacy is a sneaky decision-making error where we keep pouring time, money, or effort…

First, let me start by saying that both motivation and discipline are essential, but they are often misunderstood or mistaken for one another. I’d like to take a moment to share my thoughts on this topic and explore the critical difference between the two. Motivation: The Spark That Gets You Started Motivation, to me, is…

I love some drama to read to pass the time. Here are my recommendations. Let me know if I am missing any!

In Ontario, there is a mandatory requirement for high school students to complete 40 hours of volunteer work, but figuring out where to start can be challenging. Here are three quick ideas to help you kick off your volunteering journey: Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of your personal network. Reach out to family and friends;…

First of all, here is the link to start RGD Certification. Starting out with Provisional Membership Before applying for the full certification, I apply for Provisional Membership, which is a step before the full certification. I applied online and then waited a bit before contacting a Portfolio Reviewer for a virtual meeting. My reviewer, Nadine…

Although I don’t ace every interview I am in. There are a few tricks and tips I’ve picked up over the years that have made it into my interview preparation. First: Take the job posting and create interview questions based on it The job description gives you precisely what they are looking for. Most likely,…

In 2022 after the pandemic, I decided I wanted to volunteer in an arts and culture capacity. What is one of the most influential arts and culture events in the GTA? It’s TIFF. Here I will put my experience, tips and advice. First, here is my proof: Where and When to apply The TIFF festival…