# Gen Z Philosophy

> Friends living in different corners of the world. We write about our reflections, philosophical discoveries and thoughts every month.


## Posts

- [6 Things I Learned After 6 years of Medical School](https://gzphilosophy.com/6-things-i-learned-after-6-years-of-medical-school/): Medical school has been one hell of a ride! From anatomy classes and spinning in a Bárány chair to auscultating heart murmurs and helping deliver babies, it really has been a special 6 years. If I were to do it all over again, there’s honestly very little I would change, if anything. With that, here are 6 things I’ve learnt over these past 6 amazing years. 1. You will never know enough Medical school has a funny way of making you feel both incredibly knowledgeable and completely clueless. You can spend weeks learning about a disease, pass an exam on it, […]
- [You Don't Always Need To Have Everything Figured Out](https://gzphilosophy.com/you-dont-always-need-to-have-everything-figured-out/): As I approach my 24th year of living in this enigmatic terradome, the question of “what am I going to do next?” has once again crept its way into my thoughts. I would put this largely down to the fact that every time I think I’ve settled on a direction, I become interested in something else. None of these things that I’ve come to be curious about feel particularly incompatible to me. I love medicine, and I also like teaching. Seeing individual patients is awesome, but I’m also interested in how healthcare works at a much larger scale. I enjoy research […]
- [Visiting 'Home'](https://gzphilosophy.com/visiting-home/): Hey guys! Now that I am in KL for at least two weeks, I have been wanting to lay down my thoughts about the differences between KL, the city where I grew up, and Jakarta, where I now live, since I always get asked which one I like more. What better way than to write a short blog post I guess 😅, in somewhat of a homage to Dvij’s post on being a third culture kid. My Background For context, I am proudly 100% Indonesian 🇮🇩, but was born and raised in KL, Malaysia 🇲🇾. I lived in KL for 18 […]
- [What Young Indonesians Should Care About When it Comes to Politics](https://gzphilosophy.com/what-young-indonesians-should-care-about-when-it-comes-to-politics/): Hey guys! As always, it has been a while 😅. I have found myself back in KL again (doing a little 2-week cardiology observership!). This city seems to always find a way to motivate me to write something on here 😆, so here goes nothing.. Hope you enjoy this very vague piece on Indonesian politics! Indonesians have something to be very proud about There is something strangely modest about the way we sometimes talk about Indonesia. We often compare our institutions to Singapore, our economy to America, our education system to Europe, and our cities to whoever seems to be doing […]
- [Mental energy and building mental endurance](https://gzphilosophy.com/mental-energy-and-building-mental-endurance/): Hey guys! It’s wonderful to be back after a lengthy hiatus. Admittedly we almost lost this site thanks to pure negligence on my end. I’m somewhat thrilled that this unfortunate event has inspired a bit of a renaissance, in both website design (thanks to my amazing girlfriend!) and our motivation to produce content again! For now, here’s a post on mental energy. We really do hope you enjoy what’s to come. Stay tuned! What the heck is mental energy? Recently I have been feeling hesitant about engaging in my usual tasks. When writing about it in my journal, I struggled to […]
- [Your 20s can be the best time of your life.](https://gzphilosophy.com/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, crazy adventures, a care-free life of creating memories. Now, I still do buy into this idea since I have experienced these things. But there’s the other side that people don’t talk as much about: shaky finances, finding your place in society, really just making it through […]
- [The Launch of our “International Student Survival Series”](https://gzphilosophy.com/the-launch-of-our-international-student-survival-series/): Hey! Welcome back to the blog! After much discussion and feedback we received, we’re excited to begin working on the blog with a more tailored and focused dialogue with international students, beginning with our very own International Student Survival Series! International students in the UK and the US (where we are based currently) face a series of unique challenges to try and adapt themselves into the productive student lifestyle. We aim to create a short and brief toolkit designed to make your lives easier by addressing popular student topics such as accommodation, finances, networking, employability and general challenges adapting to life abroad. We would […]
- [Reasons To Keep Going When Things Are Tough](https://gzphilosophy.com/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, the more equipped you become to get back up after falling down. In this post, I wanted to share some things that could keep you going when the going gets tough, based on my own experiences. Wanting to test your own limits Tough times are exactly […]
- [British Council IELTS Prize – Experiences from a winner](https://gzphilosophy.com/british-council-ielts-prize-experiences-from-a-winner/): Hi guys, I hope you are having a wonderful week! Not so long ago, I was very fortunate to be awarded first place for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 in Indonesia. It provided funds towards my Master of Research degree that I am currently undertaking in the UK, which I am immensely grateful for. I thought I could write about my experiences to help you decide if this is something you could be interested in – and don’t worry, you don’t need 9.0s or the best IELTS scores to win it! If you are planning to study abroad, take the […]
- [Stop comparing yourself with others and do this instead](https://gzphilosophy.com/stop-comparing-yourself-with-others-and-do-this-instead/): Ah yes, the classic habit we just can’t kick. Most people try not to do it, but why? After all, the underlying motive is not that bad: we ultimately want to better ourselves. Any wise person knows, however, that there is never just one way to achieve something, and that some ways can be better than others. Comparing yourself to other people excessively can have consequences for your self-esteem, happiness and confidence – three things which are far more important in life than being better than someone else. Why do we do it? Humans are classically social beings and have gained so many evolutionary advantages over other physically larger […]
- [How To Be Confident In Anything](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-be-confident-in-anything/): Hey guys, I thought I’d do a little writing to take some stress off my mind, so here goes nothing. I was requested to write this (very short) post by a friend, which I was quite surprised by – ‘confident’ isn’t a word I would straight away use to describe myself. That said, there is one thing I think about which helps me to be confident in the things that I do and the choices I make day-to-day, so I thought I’d share it here. I hope you find them useful! I usually associate confidence with public speaking or performing in […]
- [Why You Should Learn A New Language Today](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 so should be taken with a grain of salt on this matter, but hopefully by the end of this article, learning a new language will be your go-to when you have spare time and are looking for a new hobby. Expressing yourself more completely Since different […]
- [A few arguments for embracing a minimalist life](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 has its own set of shortcomings. That said, I wanted to highlight some of the reasons I think being a minimalist really appeals to me, and if any of these reasons resonate with you, maybe you’ll want to give it a try, too. Makes moving easier […]
- [4 ways to choose your next journey after graduation](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 later are either facing graduation from college (Verrel and I) or have already gotten there (congrats Khal!). As one rewarding chapter comes to a close, another exciting (but nerve-wracking) one is about to begin, a chapter of which we truly are the author. It’s a freeing, […]
- [Are You Wasting Your 20s?](https://gzphilosophy.com/are-you-wasting-your-20s/): With my 21st birthday right around the corner, my mind has most recently been occupied by planning out the near future. To help with this, I asked for some advice from oldies who lived their 20s way back in the dinosaur era. To my surprise, I quickly ran into a dilemma. I think that if you ask most people for advice on your 20s, you will likely get two contrasting answers: So what should you really do? To be completely honest, I think this whole matter shouldn’t be your biggest concern in life. In fact, I think most people don’t completely […]
- [A Gentle Reminder To Anyone Worrying About The Future](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 incredible. Trust me, not only have I been there, but it’s a feeling with which I (like pretty much everyone else) grapple with consistently. Recently, however, I’ve found that I’ve become much less worrisome about the future, mostly thanks to two ideas that I keep at […]
- [A Simple Guide to Dealing with Failure](https://gzphilosophy.com/a-simple-guide-to-dealing-with-failure/): Failure hurts. It hurts especially when we have worked so hard to meet expectations, have high hopes for success, but we end up falling short. Despite our inherent drive for perfection, failure remains an unfortunate inevitability of the human condition. It is, in fact, what makes us truly human. But how do we deal with failure and how can we use it to our advantage? For me, the secret to dealing with failure is a matter of perspective. Everyone experiences their own personal failures, but how we view them can vary from person to person. Some might see failure as a pure reflection […]
- [A Simple Guide to Not Being Jealous](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 to abandon and move beyond jealousy, it definitely would appear to be a goal worthy of pursuit. But, as you probably know, letting go of jealousy isn’t as easy as it sounds at first, especially when everyone apart from you seems to have everything. That said, […]
- [Is Your Mind Connected to Your Body?](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 have a direct impact on my physical health. But I did some digging, and here are some things you may find quite interesting. The power of the mind: Placebo effect reimagined You’ve got a cold, and a loved one gives you a drink which they say […]
- [How To Get Your Blog On Google Adsense](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-get-your-blog-on-google-adsense/): Blogging is incredibly fun. If you’re reading this, you likely already have a blog, but if you don’t, why not start one? I previously mentioned on this blog that with incremental improvements and time, a blog can eventually make money. One way to achieve that is to get it on Google’s Adsense program, which allows you to put advertisements on your website and monetise it. The really great thing about Adsense is that it doesn’t matter what you write about on your blog, you’ll make money as you long as you get traffic. Let’s talk about how to get on Adsense. 1. Build […]
- [The Stunning Highway of Life](https://gzphilosophy.com/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 had an analogy come to mind that I feel really represents the beautiful way people come and go in life: a highway. (OK yes, this post is also partially inspired by Furious 7 and the See You Again music video). The Highway Analogy As somebody who […]
- [My Journey to University!](https://gzphilosophy.com/my-journey-to-university/): Hey guys, I was going through the good ol’ archive and found this little gem. Honestly when I first read it again I was pleasantly surprised. I’m incredibly happy I was forced to write this, not only because of its content, but also because of the memories associated with it – my first year at University. Enjoy! Greetings! My name is Verrel Wibisono and I am an 18-year-old first year student at Universitas Indonesia. In this essay I will outline a few things about myself, my journey to being accepted into Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia (FKUI) and my future aspirations. First […]
- [Inside The Fascinating Life Of A Third Culture Kid](https://gzphilosophy.com/inside-the-fascinating-life-of-a-third-culture-kid/): As promised on last week’s podcast, I’m super excited to write this reflection about my cultural identity. Shout-out to Verrel as this one was inspired by his posts about Indonesia (which you should absolutely check out if you haven’t already). My Backstory In 2002, I was born in Hyderabad, India, and would go on to spend the next 10 years of my life in the nation. Then, upon turning 11, my dad’s work moved my family and I to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is where I completed all my education from the beginning of middle school to the end of high school. It’s also […]
- [The Power Of Living In The Present](https://gzphilosophy.com/the-power-of-living-in-the-present/): It’s 11 am here in KL, and I’m sitting down in a small cafe with a lovely cup of coffee and some soft boiled eggs. I thought this would be a great time to write down a little reflection about life, in a really Dvij-esque post. I’m hoping some of my thoughts here resonate with you, so sit back and enjoy this philosophical ride. Some theory So recently I’ve been thinking a lot about apes. More specifically chimpanzees. You might be thinking, wait Verrel, what does this have to do with anything? Well don’t worry, I’ll get to it. You may […]
- [How To Be Happy Alone](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-be-happy-alone/): This post was probably the hardest for me to decide writing so far. Although I’ve become much more comfortable and content alone in the last couple of years, by no means am I an expert on always being happy by myself. Make no mistake, I’m no stranger to feeling lonely. That said, this is now more the exception than the rule. I’ve learnt to be at peace in my own company for the majority of the time. And it’s the aspects of this journey that I’d like to share with you today. I’ve decided to divide this post into 2 parts […]
- [Here’s Why You Keep Procrastinating](https://gzphilosophy.com/heres-why-you-keep-procrastinating/): Hello procrastinators! I’m feeling inspired at the moment, so I thought I’d write a short piece on procrastination and how I tackle it day to day. I was actually inspired by this video from Ali Abdaal: I’ve come across many explanations for why people procrastinate, like perfectionism, where we are worried about the quality of the work we will produce, so we skip doing it all together. Another example comes from this article, which explains that we do it to avoid negative emotions that arise from doing the work we are avoiding, like stress and boredom. I however, quite like the theory that […]
- [5 Important Things I’ve Learnt After 2 Years at University](https://gzphilosophy.com/5-important-things-ive-learnt-after-2-years-at-university/): Ah, reflection posts, my favorite. I really enjoy writing blogs like this one since it feels like journaling, but in a book that others can read too. (Also, Verrel and Khal are in absolute God mode right now and I have to catch up🙃) To say that the Dvij of 2020 and the current-day me are different would be an understatement. Sure, we share a lot in common. We’re both trying to figure out what this life is about, and how to best live it. We both don’t have those answers. And we both love staring into the night sky to […]
- [Why It’s Hard To Blog Consistently](https://gzphilosophy.com/why-its-hard-to-blog-consistently/): Hey guys! So I thought I’d write just a short post on blogging since I haven’t in a while. It has been more than a year or so since we’ve started this blog, so I’d like to take the time to reflect a bit on how it’s been going. If you are reading this because you have been struggling to blog consistently, trust me, we have been there. Scheduling Time When I first started blogging, I was expecting myself to write post after post with ease. I failed before even starting. I believe the time between my first and second post […]
- [Why You Should Consider Studying Medicine](https://gzphilosophy.com/why-you-should-consider-studying-medicine/): I must say I am incredibly delighted if you are considering becoming a doctor. Studying medicine definitely has its perks, and also its drawbacks, which I will get into in this post. This is actually something I discussed in the most recent episode of our podcast so if you want to check that out it would be much appreciated! We also discussed two other degrees, liberal arts and law, so if you are interested in those too it may be of use to you. Why I Chose Medicine I’d like to tell you a little bit about why I chose to study medicine, […]
- [Important Factors I consider for my Study Routine](https://gzphilosophy.com/important-factors-i-consider-for-my-study-routine/): Today, I’ll be talking to you guys about the factors I considered when developing my study style. Just a disclaimer though; like a lot of things in university, this is a very subjective topic. So the way I approach things may not necessarily work the same way for me as it did for you. Finding your ideal study style is difficult. Truth be told, it is a lot of trial and error until you find the routine that suits your habits. Even after two years at university, I sometimes still need to tweak my approach to things depending on the content. […]
- [5 Things I Wish I Knew In School](https://gzphilosophy.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-in-school/): First off, I need to say a massive thanks to everyone who has read and supported this blog, I can’t say how much we all appreciate it. I’m sure it’s only going to get bigger and better from here. So recently I’ve been ruminating over my childhood and school life, as most people do, cringing over embarrassing moments and smiling at the best of times in my early years. When I look back, I have to say I’m very grateful I had the opportunity to go to school. I’m lucky I had friends who came from all over the world, and […]
- [The Power Of Faith In Something Greater](https://gzphilosophy.com/the-power-of-faith-in-something-greater/): It’s currently 12:30 AM here in Philadelphia. For me personally, the most profound philosophical thoughts hit in the dead of night, normally as I stare out into the lights of the city. It just so happens that tonight, I was thinking of faith, destiny and the course of my life. So sit back and enjoy this short (but hopefully sweet) journal-entry style post. Let me start by saying this. I’m a physics major, and have been scientifically inclined for as long as I can remember (Verrel and Khalifa can probably tell you). My love for spirituality aside, there is no part […]
- [Why Talk To The Stranger Beside You](https://gzphilosophy.com/why-talk-to-the-stranger-beside-you/): The next time you find yourself on a plane, train or bus, I dare you to chat with the stranger sitting next to you. I know, I know, weird suggestion. After all, if you’re anything like I am, there’s nothing more inviting than plugging in those headphones and zoning out once you realize that the seat next to you is sadly no longer empty. And anyways, didn’t your parents always tell you to never talk to strangers? (Well, your parents were right. Use your best judgement – if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe NEVER feel any pressure to engage in discussion […]
- [5 Things I Love About Indonesia](https://gzphilosophy.com/5-things-i-love-about-indonesia/): So I recently joined an international student buddy organisation at my university, which means I have been prescribed with the task of promoting the wonderful country of Indonesia. What better way to do that than to write about it here! (Also I’m trying to catch up to Dvij, because he is an absolute post-writing monster at the moment, and this post title has a pretty good SEO score). Here are 5 things I love about Indonesia. 1. Tourist Destinations Okay, you may know a lot about Indonesia’s tourist hotspots, but there is no exaggerating how amazing they all are. I mean seriously, there’s […]
- [Why I Moved Back to Indonesia](https://gzphilosophy.com/why-i-moved-back-to-indonesia/): Why I’m writing about this Pretty much anyone who meets me for the first time asks me about this, especially Indonesians, so I thought I’d write a little bit about my thoughts here. Honestly, writing about this feels incredibly pretentious, but I’m hoping this might be helpful for someone thinking about making a similar decision in life. Also an important caveat: I feel that while I’m writing this it may seem like I’m advocating for the choice I made or that I’m saying it’s morally correct in some way – I just want to make clear that there are no right […]
- [Running Your Own Race of Life](https://gzphilosophy.com/running-your-own-race-of-life/): Wow, it’s almost been a full year since my last post! Sorry about that, but it feels good to dip back into this project. Now, to brush off the dust off the top of the blog with a short & sweet post. It’s something I’ve learned over the course of my first year spent properly on campus around a variety of people. The picture above is a snippet of the town I live in Leamington Spa. A path flanked by flower beds which thrive during summer. I thought it an apt metaphor for what I want to discuss today. When you […]
- [A Letter To Anyone Lost In Life](https://gzphilosophy.com/a-letter-to-anyone-lost-in-life/): Hey there. Right off the bat, I want to say that I know how you’re feeling. I know how you’re feeling because I’m in the exact same boat as you. A boat with no captain, left to the mercy of the winds in a seemingly unending ocean. You want to get to the security and safety of land, but without a map in hand, it just seems so hard right now. How weird is it that you have everything you need to get to a destination, except the destination itself?! Maybe you’ve just graduated, but have no idea where to go […]
- [21 Things I Want To Do By 21](https://gzphilosophy.com/21-things-i-want-to-do-by-21/): Before I get started – it’s great to be back after such a long hiatus! Now, this is a post I’ve wanted to make for quite a while. I recently turned the corner on my teenage years, officially entering my 20s. For me, this has come with a mix of emotions, predominantly sheer excitement but also cautious fear of the uncertainty that a new decade holds. So many people say that the 20s are supposed to be the “time of your life”. I’ve realized that this can be source of pressure, motivation to make the most of these years, or a […]
- [How To Boss Your Medical School Interview](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-boss-your-medical-school-interview/): Hey guys! First off, if you have made it to a medical school interview then hats off to you, you should be super proud! Your hard work has definitely paid off. Now I’m not a med school interview expert, but I thought I could share some things that I found useful and some experiences from my interview, especially for those interested in the MMI (multiple mini interview) format. Here are some tips to help you boss your medical school interview. Appearance matters Okay lets start with everything other than answering questions for now. I’m sure you know how important first impressions […]
- [How To Become Good at Anything](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-become-good-at-anything/): Hey guys, it’s been a while hasn’t it? I completely forgot we had a blog, but now that the new year is here, I thought I’d get started on one of my new years resolutions and write a post. I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t really know what to write about, so here’s a short one on a life lesson I learnt last year – hopefully it will suffice for now. Enjoy! So you want to become good at anything. Sounds hard, but it really isn’t. There’s a simple way to do it, which revolves around one very important thing. That […]
- [Summer’s here; Will your focus be too?](https://gzphilosophy.com/summers-here-will-your-focus-be-too/): Summer’s in the air. The tail-end of Term 3 is synonymous with the season of relaxation – and relax I most certainly will. With that comes the lethargy, the laziness to try & accomplish something & subsequently the idea of resting for 2 straight months generates an almost infallible mental block. Well, I’m here to discuss how to displace such a looming mental block by breaking it down into a handful of points that can guide you through creating a successful rubric for a summertime of productivity. SMART Ambitions My high school would always attempt to hammer this acronym into our […]
- [The Miracle of Believing it’s Possible](https://gzphilosophy.com/the-miracle-of-believing-its-possible/): Hey hey hey everyone! I was talking to my good friend Verrel yesterday about aiming high and setting huge goals. The more I thought about our conversation, the more I realized something really important: none of the big things I’ve achieved in my life have been possible without first BELIEVING they were possible. For instance: Getting into shape Imagine a lanky, thin 15 or 16 year old who could barely run a kilometer – that was me. I really wanted to become more athletic, even though all the odds were seemingly against me. I started by making myself believe that I […]
- [If You Need A Reason To Continue Living](https://gzphilosophy.com/if-you-need-a-reason-to-continue-living/): Hi there. I just want to say that I am so happy that you are alive. I also want to let you know that you make a difference for every second that you are here. You may not realise it, but you contribute to life and everyone around you every day. You do it when you wake up, when you say ‘hello’ to someone, and even when you smile. You change people’s lives for the better. You have worth. I know, sometimes it’s hard to see, but I promise you it’s true. Though I do not know what you are facing […]
- [How To Live Life To The Fullest – D&V](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-live-life-to-the-fullest-dv/): Hey guys! Dvij and Verrel here, back at it again, this time with a collaboration post! As you know, we love a bit of philosophy on this blog, so we decided to treat you guys to an absolute banger: how to live life to the fullest. You’ve likely heard of the acronym YOLO (You Only Live Once). Although you’ve probably screamed this before doing something completely stupid, it actually contains more wisdom than you might have originally thought. You see, you only get 1 chance at life, and what you do with it is entirely up to you. So what can you do […]
- [Changing my mindset via remote learning](https://gzphilosophy.com/changing-my-mindset-via-remote-learning/): Of course, spending the first year of what many deem a defining nonpareil experience of your life being cooped up at home isn’t exactly what I would call the most ideal situation. But as with any experience, one must take the good with the bad and overall, I wouldn’t say it isn’t too bad of an experience. Obviously not worth the whole brunt of the tuition fee that I had to guiltily inform my dad of every semester, but remote learning the entire first year has allowed me to hone characteristics that I never thought would be such a prominent part […]
- [Dealing With Fear Of Missing Out](https://gzphilosophy.com/dealing-with-fear-of-missing-out/): Starting university (well, college, since I’m in America) has been an amazing journey. I’ve met a whole bunch of new people, had a lot of new experiences, and tried things that’d normally be outside my comfort zone. I’ve had some really memorable adventures; yet, I’ve often felt that others are having a much better time than I am. Social media doesn’t help my cause here, either. There are definitely times when I’d spend hours on Instagram aimlessly, scrolling through post after post of others apparently having the time of their lives. Sadly, my brain would eventually reach this conclusion: “Why am […]
- [How to Get Out of a Productivity Slump](https://gzphilosophy.com/how-to-get-out-of-a-productivity-slump/): Hello! It has been a hot while since I have written anything, so I hope this post will suffice until I find something new to write about. I’m planning to churn a post out every week, so stay tuned for that. They probably won’t be that great but hey. So recently I have been in a bit of a productivity slump. Admittedly, it has not been the easiest thing to get out of. There were many things I tried that failed, but hey, that is part of the process. Here are some things that I did find useful: 1. Acknowledge it […]
- [3 Life Lessons I Learned From a Gap Semester](https://gzphilosophy.com/3-life-lessons-i-learned-from-a-gap-semester/): In late August 2020, I went against the grain. With the COVID-19 virus wreaking havoc across the globe, and particularly in the US, I decided that I didn’t want to start college that month. Online lessons? Classes at 2 AM in my time zone? And still paying a fortune for all this? No thank you! So I decided to defer my college entry to the spring and take a gap semester of 4 months. The only issue? I didn’t even know what I was going to do with all that time! I hadn’t planned on a global pandemic interrupting my life’s […]
- [6 Reasons Why You Should Start A Blog](https://gzphilosophy.com/6-reasons-why-you-should-start-a-blog/): Yes, you. You should start a blog. Even if you’re not a writer, and especially if you’ve been toying with the prospect of starting one but haven’t gotten around to doing so. There are just so many benefits to starting a blog, so why not start now? If you’re thinking: “what would people think of me?” and “do I really have the audacity to label myself a ‘blogger’ with my sub-par writing skills?” then you aren’t alone. When I started this blog with a few of my friends, I was doubtful over what other people would think and whether or not I had the natural talent […]
- [What do I do in my off time?](https://gzphilosophy.com/what-do-i-do-in-my-off-time/): Studying a full-time degree doesn’t leave as much leisure time as you’d hope. Especially in the times where a global pandemic has seemingly pervaded every corner of existence, it’s hard to find a hobby that doesn’t involve wanting to socialise with your friends. Gaming was originally a majority of what I did, and for good reason. Those stunning visuals and engagement do get you sucked in for hours. Though it comes with its benefits, it definitely does come with its downsides. Breaking the habit of getting sucked into a game after Christmas break is definitely difficult, and it’s still a work […]

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