Sometimes it feels good to free write and reflect. Today’s conversation with myself is about crockery, cooking, and purging. With a significant birthday around the corner, I am in the process of sorting through stuff to donate/recycle/reuse. I found things that I have not even looked at for quite some time, tucked away, neatly packed for special occasions. And I…
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InspirationWednesday Wisdom
Inspiring Life Lessons From The Chinese Bamboo Tree
by Vidya Sury August 18, 2023The inspiring story of the Chinese bamboo tree is a wonderful lesson in perseverence, patience and persistence. Although I read this story long ago, it is a good one to re-read. And I find that every time I read it, there’s a different takeaway. It is important to note that we usually tend to see what we want to see…
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Personal development
9 Useful Tips for Students’ Career Preparation to Navigate the Path to Success
by Vidya Sury July 21, 2023As they traverse the education journey, students today aren’t just studying to pass exams but preparing for bigger career challenges. A recent study by Pew Research Center found that only 62% of students who enroll in degree- or certificate-granting programs complete them in less than six years. This number highlights the need for students to focus not just on academia…
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health and wellness tips
6 Compelling Reasons to Choose a Career as a Social Worker
by Vidya Sury July 5, 2023Social workers have the capacity to fight for the rights of those less privileged. Very few people in this world have this quality. The dedication of social workers is demonstrated by their unwavering commitment to helping others and making this world a better place. This drive that social workers have is what keeps them going in the face of adversity.…