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Are you in your late 50s or early 60s and don't know whether to choose small town vs big city living? Are you still having doubts about living in a big city? If yes, then this blog might help you, discussing the points:  Things to consider before making the decision and answer the question: Small Town vs Big City Living: Which One To Choose? What are the things to consider before making the decision? 1. Infrastructure:  We all know that the best infrastructures are found in big cities. It's not really something to argue about.  If you're in your late 50s or early 60’s you will be thinking the same thing again and again: “I don't need a network connection or electricity to live a good life”.  That is true to some limits. But think about it. Would you rather spend all your day playing golf or watching the animals or talking to your family members and friends? 2.  Education and Job Opportunities: Even though you don’t need to work anymore, think about your kids or ...

I have mentioned in many of my blogs that taking breaks during work is very important. Suggested reading:  5 ways to be more productive! But you can’t just stare at your ceiling for 10 minutes straight, can you? The reason we take breaks is to freshen up our minds so we can get more productive. So it’s important to do things that don’t completely distract you. Be honest, most of the time, your 10 minutes break turns into a 30 minutes or 1 hour break, doesn't it? We need to avoid that, such occurrences will not only waste your time, but when you finally go back to work, you will be completely confused and distracted. In this blog I will list 5 productive things to do during your break that will boost your productivity and even describe the pomodoro principle! What is the pomodoro principle? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system that encourages people to work with the time they have, rather than against it.  Using this method, you break your workday into 25-minute c...

"You're The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With" - Jim Rohn What kind of people you are with affects your life a lot. It affects the topics you think about and even the ways you react to things.  Why this happens is because when you make a new friend, you try to find similarities. Now, sometimes there are similarities, sometimes there are not. So, you try to fit in by acting like them. And slowly you adapt to it, and you always act like that --even when you're not with them--  Now, if you are attached to the right person, then it's good. But, most of the time, you are attached to the wrong person, and that is where we need precaution. You want to keep your distance from them.  So that's why today's topic is an interesting one! What kind of people should you include in your life? 1. People who motivate you: It is always a good idea to be with someone who motivates you. Whether they are a professional or don’t know anything about that top...

You don’t always have to be right, a nd treat others the way you want to be treated! It is no secret that everyone encounters disagreements in their lives. It's not how many times you have gone through them, but the way you act to them that makes you right or wrong. But it's hard to know the correct ways to handle them without proper guidance. So, that's the reason I am very excited to write this article that is inspired by Ankur Warikoo’s video: 4 POWERFUL ways to calmly resolve Disagreements . The video basically explains that to resolve disagreements first listen, then analyse. Is the way the other person is disagreeing, constructive or destructive? For detailed answers read the whole article. What are the types of disagreements? Name-calling: The people who call you names in a disagreement, don't have any reason to disagree with you. But they do. Probably because they hate you or something. Since they don’t have any content that they can put forward, they simply c...

"Every Teenager Is Different- But The Skills Sets Is Same" That day my aunt was worried about my teenage cousin. What skills should he start learning as a 15,16 or 17 year old? So that he can craft his career based upon his skills and learning. This is a very common yet a very challenging question that most parents face at least once in their parenting life. And they are surrounded by several thoughts ranging from computer skills, art & craft, music etc. However, to find the answer is never going to be easy. More So because there is no right age to start skill development. In this article we are going to answer questions like “Which skills are the best for teenagers” and “Best age to start skill development for teenagers” and also “Why are skills important for teenagers”. So let's discuss it one by one in detail. Why are skills important for teenagers? Nowadays, seeing a teenager with skills is very hard. But here are 4 reasons why it is important: It builds confidenc...

Highly empathetic people are more likely to have more friends, more meaningful relationships, and be high-functioning generally. On the other hand, having a low ability to  empathise  is associated with different personality disorders like antisocial personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. While the task of being more empathetic might seem daunting, it is possible with practice over time.  We talk a lot about the fact that empathy is a skill that you can build and practice, but it can be hard to come up with ways to do this in your everyday life, especially when it doesn’t seem like other people are working on this skill. What Is Empathy?  Empathy is understanding someone else’s experience so much that you can imagine having their experience yourself. It is the foundation for kindness and understanding. It helps us in relationships to understand the needs, experiences, and feelings of the other person.‌ It is different from sympathy, as sympathy i...

We’ve all known that person who always seems to be getting things done . Whether a friend or a colleague , this is the person whose work is always done early. The one who somehow manages to finish hour-long tasks in 20 minutes .  The one people describe as a robot or machine, because surely no simple human could work as quickly as they do. And yet these people exist, cranking away at maximum efficiency. How do they do it?  Why is it important to stay productive?  Productivity is important because it helps you save time for yourself. Self-care is important and it can prevent burnout and depression. So, being productive can actually help you get new insights into your work and lifestyle and find creative solutions to the tasks you need to accomplish. What are the 5 ways to be more productive? Make room for increased productivity by putting these habits into play: Cut your to-do list in half:   Getting things done during your workday shouldn’t mean fitting in doing a...