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in: Climate Change, Environment (environmental, carbon footprint, global warming etc) / August 31, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Simple ways to cope with climate change

daeron / Pixabay/climate change Reminders about climate change drone on and nag, but are indispensable nonetheless. Turning the lights off for sixty minutes when Earth Hour comes

in: Health and Wellness, Self Help / August 24, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

The power of silence

Silence is a source of great strength. – Lao Tzu Life is a raucous race. It leaves us little time for silence. Silence, like the Chinese writer

in: Personal/Opinion / August 17, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

The usefulness of probiotics

When you think of bacteria, ill-health and physical deterioration come instantly to mind. You may not know that helpful, live-giving bacteria that improve wellness also exist. Probiotics,

in: Personal/Opinion / August 14, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Taking the sting out of small talk

Small talk is an awkward, social nicety. Not everyone can take the social pressure that comes with it. They may avoid social gatherings altogether. It is difficult to

in: Personal/Opinion / August 13, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Maximizing your time

You rise, finish your morning routine and settle down for a few hours of work. Without you realizing it, your day ends and you wonder where all the

in: Life, Personal/Opinion / August 12, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Giving a warm greeting

Pokeychan / Pixabay You line up for hours at a store, with a disgruntled cashier greeting you from the other side of the cash register. The experience leaves

in: Personal/Opinion / August 11, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Championing Animal Welfare

The skills and talents of humans have put them at the apex of the ecological food chain, and they rely on animals to keep them there. Most of

in: Personal/Opinion, Self Help / August 10, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Raising productivity

Thoughts of work can make you tear your hair out. Stress compounds because you cannot finish the work, and you cannot become more productive no matter how you

in: Life, Personal/Opinion / August 6, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Making Sense of indifference

“The opposite of love is not hate. It is indifference.” – unknown If you think that hatred and ill-will are the opposite of love, you are wrong. Indifference

in: Environment (environmental, carbon footprint, global warming etc), Personal/Opinion / August 5, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

The reasons to avoid shark’s fins

Fgyongyver / Pixabay Aggressive as it is, people value the shark highly. This great mammal’s fin is the main ingredient in many sumptuous dishes. This ferocious symbol of

in: Life, Personal/Opinion / August 4, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

How to stop procrastinating

“The best way to get something done is to begin.” – author unknown These wise words seem trite, but point out an important key to success. The only

in: Life, Personal/Opinion / August 3, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Unlocking the Door to Communication

“Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” ― Henry Winkler Henry Winkler, the actor, director and children’s book writer most famous for his role as the Fonz on the

in: Disease / July 30, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Understanding Chronic Nystagmus

The words “chronic nystagmus” may raise eyebrows. After all, this condition is rare and seldom discussed. People do not give any thought to a diagnosis of chronic nystagmus,

in: Life, Personal/Opinion / July 29, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

The Unguarded Secrets of a positive person

You must know Aunt Jane, who always breezes into your kitchen with a permanent smile. No bad news floors her. Her reaction to your announcement about your fall

in: Home Business, Personal/Opinion / July 25, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Working from Home the Smart Way

No one enjoys the rat race. You probably envision being able to work at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. Working from home allows

in: Personal/Opinion, Writing / July 14, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Dealing with writer’s rejection

“Who doesn’t feel a part of their heart break at rejection. You ask yourself every question you can think of, what, why, how come, and then your sadness

in: Personal/Opinion / March 12, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Managing ostracism

“Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away.” – Derek Jarman Derek Jarman was spot on with his take

in: Relationships / March 3, 2015 / by: Michelle Liew

Dealing with hurtful mockery

“Mocking precedes learning the hard way.” Toba Beta Indonesian author of Master of Stupidity, Toba Beta, has a thought-provoking, spot-on perspective about people who mock others. Too

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