How to Stay Calm in an Emergency
Sandy, for the life of her, could not have anticipated the depth of the pitfall she’d tumble into when she crossed paths with the “waitress incognito” – who later becomes her friend, Barbara. While the odds of encountering an undercover agent in real life are slim (fingers crossed), it’s wise to stay ready for emergencies. […]
5 Ways Overpreparation Will Help You Succeed
Sandy got blindsided without a backup plan when she got roped into an unexpected secret with a dying man. But hey, you’re not Sandy, and life isn’t a movie (mundanity is the modern curse), so make sure you’ve got a solid Plan B to keep your work on track. The real world is full of […]
Becoming a New You: The Power of Embracing Discomfort
As human beings, we are naturally inclined toward the familiar, feeling comfortable with what we know. But living life is unlike a straight line; there are ups and downs, lefts and rights, tos and fros. And when this line meanders, veering off-path, we realize that we may need to adapt accordingly. That we must step […]
Makings of a Compelling Female Protagonist – 5 Things of Note
From Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games) – or her now more commonly known antihero-of-a-counterpart Lucy Gray Baird (Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), or Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) to Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), female protagonists can make or break a story. That’s only a fraction of the power they wield in literary/cinematic world-building. Pick up any […]
Love in 2024: Relationship Advice We All Need This Year
It’s 2024 – in case you are still stuck in the pandemic. Modern life has its demands. Boomers are busy learning how to interact with technology and perfect their social media, Millennials are somewhat close to retirement, and Gen Z is stepping foot into the brave new world of their own making. In all this […]