Embracing the shadow self — Life in the digital era is full of judgement. On social media, people are widely encouraged to point their fingers at the mistakes others make. Of course, anybody who happens to be famous in some way is under particular scrutiny. Celebrities who get things wrong face a great deal of…

In praise of cynicism — A lot of us are cynics, and we believe it’s for good reason. We’re the ones with our feet on the ground, who can see past all of the B.S. and baloney floating around these days — like a bunch of cows in a feeding frenzy over some fresh hay…

It promises to be both a historic and spectacular occasion — The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, 6th May 2023. It will be a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry. Yet, what exactly is a coronation, and what does it involve? …

Kurt Cobain is dead, but he lives on forever — Kurt Cobain lived a life that many people would consider to be more than “average”. It’s hard to believe that an artist so influential, so talented and respected, could have also been dealt such a difficult hand. While his life may have ended prematurely at 27 years old, the legacy…

The pandemic still looms, but most people worldwide are looking for ways to move beyond it — Are you weary of pandemic talk and now looking for direction on how to move forward with your life? The last few years have been difficult for most of us. It makes sense that many individuals are seeking new motivation, guidance, and ideas for how to move their life into…

Think you can’t get conned? Think again — Imagine this; a new acquaintance needs money to visit their sick mother. You open your wallet and hand them cash toward paying for the journey. Feeling good about your deed, you skip along the road. Later, you stop, inhale, and break out into a sweat. The realization that you’ve been…

Social media sites definitely worth checking out — Thinking about leaving Twitter? You’re not alone. But what are the best options to stay connected on social media — without feeling completely lost or choosing political sides? These three alternatives are proving popular so far. Mastodon: Mastodon has been a favorite for many who are leaving Twitter because the…

First British PM of color and also first Hindu — Rishi Sunak was elected leader of the Conservative Party on October 24, 2022. In doing so, he became the UK’s first Asian Prime Minister. So, what do we know about this relatively young British politician who has quickly risen through the ranks to lead the world’s sixth-largest economy? …

“Just following up” — Having worked as a HR professional for the last 15+ years, I’ve seen the following strategy score wins for aspiring job applicants more times than I can count. If you’re currently going through the job-hunting process, listen up. The most nerve-wracking part of a job search is the interview process…