My first ever paycheck was a humble RM1,300 (about US$325) a month. It wasn't much, but it was the expected starting pay for a rookie journalist at the time in Malaysia, where I live. And although it was on the low end of the average pay scale, it still made me feel rich. I was able to feel …
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Stop Searching For The Perfect Diet—Do This To Look And Feel Amazing Instead
Zero stress around food. That has been my goal from the day I set out to put my emotional eating to rest. I was sick and tired of using food as an escape from life, bingeing whenever there was food in front of me, and feeling like I had no self-control around it. I also wanted to lose over …
8 Things You’re Doing Every Day That Are Stealing Your Peace of Mind
His cold, swollen hand gripped mine as I gently slid my fingers between his. With hopes of delivering comfort, my other hand cradled the crown of his head — warm, soft and peppered with faint tufts of silver, baby-fine hair. His eyes were half-open and staring off into what I imagined to be an …
How To Tell When Someone’s A Good Person Or Just Faking it
Everyone you meet in life plays by a unique set of rules. Some of the rules you encounter will do you (and others around you) good. Some will rub you the wrong way. But hey, as long as they're not hurting anyone, we can always agree to disagree, right? Other rules can and will hurt …
How to Start Over In Life When You Feel Stuck
Maybe you've just gotten out of a tumultuous, long-term relationship. You've changed yourself so much trying to be your ex's perfect partner that you don't know who you are anymore. Now, you want to be 'you' again. Maybe you're done with pain and have decided to end a toxic situation you're …
The Greatest Gifts You Can Give The People You Love
It's that time of year again: The season of giving, or so the world of retail wants us to believe. Make no mistake―gift-giving is in itself, a beautiful thing. It's meant to show someone how much we appreciate and care for them. Outside the holidays, it can also be an expression of love, …
Gift Ideas That Will Help Your Favourite People Feel Healthier, Happier And Calmer
When it comes to gift-giving, I'm not exactly the easiest person to shop for. I'm also the easiest person to shop for. Now you're confused (you should be). Let me explain: I'm not a fan of gifts that I have little to no use for, and of the things that I do like and use, I tend to be very picky …