Smarter Living

To a large number of people, it sounds absurd that their family may not like them. After all, family is our first contact with society and we share a blood relationship and that must count for something right? Well in most cases this may be true but like everything in life, there are exceptions. There is the cold hard...

Life is characterized by different expectations, situations, and memories from which we gather diverse experiences that can either be our emotional boosters or emotional baggage. More so, as we journey through life, we are naturally influenced by these experiences we have gathered  - the decisions we make, the way we react to situations, and the way we relate with...

A common feature that cuts across all the cultures of the world is the fact that we all get to greet people almost every day of our lives. However, the way we greet usually varies based on the relationship we share with the people we meet. While we might hug and call friends funny names, other persons might just...

While there are still a good number of people who appreciate reading a printed book because you get to hold it, turn the pages, feel the paper, and have a visible collection, many others have moved on with the times and embraced ebook readers like Kobo that allow you store thousands of books on a single device and gives...

It's only natural for humans to exhibit traits of being socially skilled because man is a social creature. However, while some people tend to show effective social skills, others often struggle to socialize and are usually referred to as socially inept. Many a time, being socially inept will not only be a limitation to the person affected but might...

When you have done many things and become used to doing them, boredom will be highly inevitable. Everyone is continually adjusting and readjusting in life, and in monotonous situations, you may find yourself being creative and trying out new things. While being bored is not left for a particular kind of people, race, or colour, what you do in...

Uncertainties have always been a part of our existence, and almost everyone tends to witness continuous turns and twists at some point in life. For instance, one can be trying to get over a loss or tragic incident and perhaps overcoming your fears, career, or work-related setbacks. When such onerous situations arise, what can one do? Positive words of...

Have you ever found yourself asking this question, "what should I do with my life?" This may be due to a poor decision you have made or perhaps your inability to make a certain decision, or due to a recent depressing experience. Whichever one it might be, know that you are not alone. When one feels stuck and not...