Because of the fast track life we have, 3 minute instant noodles, one hit wonders, microblogging of non-sensible things and anything short on the side, people easily get bored and find something more exciting. I usually meet people who want to enjoy their Friday nights drinking, get wasted and sulk on emotions. (more…)

One fine morning you wake a little earlier and thus have some minutes to catch up with yourself. You look into the mirror and your reflection looks back at you with a smile. You notice some shades of grey and fine lines of wrinkles when you smile back. Your smile vanishes and all you are left is some more line of frown on your forehead. This realization dawns on everybody once in a lifetime and it definitely tends to depress you for a while. Does this sound familiar? (more…)

In order to be successful in every facet of your life, from your personal life to your professional life, you need to master the art of effective communication. You need to learn how to talk, listen, write, and relate to other people. You also need to learn how to cope with conflict and how to inspire and encourage others. You must learn how to coax and persuade. Finally, you need to learn to care about (more…)

Some days I feel happy with who I am. I smile at myself in the mirror and I am glad I am looking at me. (more…)

Have you ever been ready to give up on something, because it is no longer enjoyable? Working for a salary, which doesn’t cover the bills, an edgy relationship of non-stop fighting or arguing, or having children that zap almost every bit of energy out of you. Despite all those things, I believe you should not stop working at it, just change what you are doing. (more…)

Dates are nutritious traditional fruit which are said to be one of the favourites of Prophet Muhammad. It is said that in old times, Bedouins would rely on dates for sustenance and till date this tradition has been carried on. Many Muslims break their fast with dates and water which avoids overeating. An empty stomach absorbs nutritional value of dates and feelings of hunger is calmed down. Since it is Ramadan I thought to share some amazing benefits of Dates. (more…)

In a world where more or bigger is considered better, only a few realize that having less is actually happier and more satisfying. If you are thinking of buying a new home, consider what benefits you can get from having a smaller one. You will be surprised that having a bigger house does not always mean you will be happier. In fact, you may find a smaller home will be able to give you a life that is fuller, happier, and more satisfying. (more…)

I had my first boyfriend at 24. When I met him two months before Christmas of 2013, I realized how empowered I was of being a woman. I was able to share with him all my comical stories of becoming this and that; giving out that piece of me I haven’t told anyone before. (more…)

Feeling stressed out at work without accomplishing that much? Well, you may be working hard, but you are not working smart. A lot of times, we find ourselves swamped with daily tasks and stressed out with our deliverables. While time is a limited commodity, it's essential to find your rhythm at work and accomplish most of your goals without exhausting yourself all the time. (more…)

Pregnancy is a phase in a woman’s life when it is essential for her to be as healthy as possible. A pregnant woman has to be concerned and responsible for the health and well being of both herself and her unborn baby. Doctors today are increasingly stressing upon the importance of prospective mother’s good health prior to conception. One such step towards better health involves quitting smoking even before becoming pregnant. When pregnant, giving up smoking is an absolute must. (more…)