Author: dj300602
Your 20s can be the best time of your life.
I’m sure you’ve heard it many times: “your 20s are the best years of your life.” Or at least they’re supposed to be. I really used to buy into this idea, believing that my 20s would be years of indestructible joy, excitement and confidence. You know, the way the media portrays it: wild nights out,…
Reasons To Keep Going When Things Are Tough
We all have stretches when life doesn’t go as we’d want it to. No matter the cause, everyone experiences tough times in life that can destabilize us, make us question our own abilities, and keep us from realizing our hopes. Yet, these phases of life have their purpose: the more tough times you persevere through,…
Why You Should Learn A New Language Today
Have you ever heard someone speaking a beautiful-sounding foreign language and thought to yourself: “wow, if I get the time, I want to learn that language too?” Well, today I’m going to try persuading you that learning a new language IS a great investment of your time and effort. Sure, I’m a language fanatic and…
A few arguments for embracing a minimalist life
You can ask any of my friends: I’m about as minimalist as they come. Rather than being an active choice, it’s a lifestyle that comes very naturally to me, and one that I enjoy a lot. I don’t think of minimalism as being the only “correct” way of living by any means, and it certainly…
4 ways to choose your next journey after graduation
It’s incredible to think that this blog has existed for nearly 3 years now, and it just wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you. Thank you all for inspiring us to keep doing what we love. On that note, though, we started this blog as high school students, but 3 years…
A Gentle Reminder To Anyone Worrying About The Future
If you’re worried that something that may (or may not) happen in the future right now… you’re not alone. Whether it’s the anticipation of a future event that may be upsetting, or the fear that a “good” event won’t turn out as you expect, the mind’s ability to try and play out the future is…
A Simple Guide to Not Being Jealous
Ah, jealousy. One of the most human of emotions that exists in our world – equally, one of the least enjoyable to experience. It’s that feeling of wanting what your friend has, of feeling left behind, of wishing you had somebody else’s life. Not particularly fun. And with so many religions and philosophies encouraging us…
Is Your Mind Connected to Your Body?
Here’s an idea that’s really intrigued me over the past few months: how are our minds and bodies related to each other? Can thoughts and emotions influence physical health? And what does this even mean? Now, being the scientific and evidence-oriented person I am, I was naturally very skeptical upon hearing that my emotions could…
The Stunning Highway of Life
I’ve recently been reflecting a lot on friendships – how they form, evolve, grow apart. Throughout my two decades of life on this planet, I’ve been blessed to have made some amazing friends, some who’ve since gone their own ways, and some who’ve truly become lifelong companions. Inspired by a conversation with my cousin, I…
