A Mentor's Blog

  There is this curious phenomenon where people accept love a certain way, and they also receive love a certain way. This is called your Love Language. There are 5 main Love Languages, and each show how people have inherent traits that they tend to show with how they express love.   Words of affirmation It means mostly using words to encourage, affirm, and appreciate the people that you love. They listen actively and tend to be great in verbal cues. Possible Career Paths: Job roles in communication, advertising, and marketing Business Management Quality Time These kind of people love uninterrupted and focused conversations. One on one time is important. They are more in tune with the empathetic side of people and are very observant individuals. Possible Career Paths: Human Resources Psychology Technology       Acts of service They go out of their way to care for you. Their goals work towards bringing happiness and the better good to the people that...

We've all heard it before, skills are important - be it professional, or personal. New skills can help you earn more, gain that promotion you've been eyeing, or they can just be a wonderful creative outlet if your new skill of choice is music, painting, or gardening.  THE DANGER OF BAD HABITS As you get older, every choice you make will determine who you will become as a person. Bad choices will pile up and lead to a break point. It's better to be conscious of your habits, and start building sustainable and healthy ones for the long term. It might take more effort to start off with, but remember, the rewards are way bigger and definitely worth the try. BUILDING NEW HABITS However, picking up a new skill is nowhere near easy. Yes, the first few days, or hours can be exciting when things are easy and new. But what after that? When the difficulty level increases, you're on your own, there's no one to ask for advice? Well, read on to know the best 5 strategies to pick u...

  Mental health is an important topic of discussion these days. Students and professionals alike are becoming more anxious and stressed with simple day-to-day activities that did not use to be areas of concern. It begs the question, "why is everyone so stressed?". Our minds continue to wander and actively try to answer all our curiosity, but what makes it more interesting is how our minds keep taking in an overload of information. We never seem to stop thinking. We can't stop, we won't stop.   Don't sweat the small stuff   "Slow down, calm yourself and breathe". We live in a fast-paced society and sometimes it can be a challenge to realize how many tasks we have actually done. It never seems to be productive enough, and even small projects seem like they can always be done better. This mindset keeps us thriving in a competitive environment, but it can also build unnecessary tension within ourselves even with the small things. Nobody is perfect, therefore...

Work smarter not harder, that's what people say. Yeap it's true, but it's also easier said than done, isn't it? How to start working smarter? What about the 10,000 hours rule of practice?  Here's to your rescue, the 80/20 rule. Read on to understand the simple logic behind it, and 3 simple steps of how to apply it in your life. WHAT IS THE 80/20 RULE? Also known as Pareto Principle, this is a famous saying that 80% of the outputs come from 20% of the input for anything. In other words, prioritize 20% of the input that will lead to most of the results. This principle is usually applied in business and economics, but it actually holds true for anything, from your diet, personal finance to your favorite workout routine. CORE PRINCIPLE Essentially, this rule is about identifying the best assets and optimizing them to produce maximum values. For example, if you are studying for an exam, there are certain topics or chapters you should prioritize over others to score highl...

Let's be honest, a lot of self-motivated individuals, really aren't. Those that do go out of their way to reach the level of motivation they desire look for it in mediums such as books. We all need that extra help and guidance to understand ourselves and here are some books to help you get started:   1. Female Genius by Liyana Silver Release your inner light. Liyana Silver, a health and lifestyle coach helps every woman realized their true potential in this book. Women empowerment, advice, and sassy narratives; what more can you ask for? 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear As Napoleon Hill says, "One bad habit often spoils a dozen good ones. You may not have the right discipline to make yourself a routine, but this book is a great way to get started with that mindset. 3. Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life (Unfu*k Yourself series) by Gary John Bishop Our biggest enemy is ourselves and this book is all about that. Mr. Bishop helps us realize that each of us ...

  Looking for ways to earn money as a student? We've got your back, be it online or part-time. Read on to find out the best, fastest and easiest ways to start your side hustle.  1. Online paid surveys This is clearly one of the easiest ways to earn some extra cash, but many people don't know about it. There are a few survey websites such as  i-Say (IPSOS),  Opinion Outpost ,  LifePoints .  Each survey consists of 20 to 50+ questions, depending on how in-depth the questionnaire is. Topics can vary from consumer products review to market research for certain brands.  You can easily earn 5$ after completing each survey. A quick way to earn money instead of scrolling on social media! 2. Sell notes If you're the type of student who take proper notes, you can definitely make profit from it. Sell them online at sites like  Nexus Notes   or  Stuvia , where thousands of other students are looking for notes before their exams. And don't worry if ...

  As it is in our digital world, it is easy to get caught up in virtual connections and meet people online. Young people are finding more and more ways to find the easiest way to network without leaving their areas of comfort, whether it be at work, in school, or just at home. Despite this, people are becoming more ‘woke’, which means to say that they are more vigilant towards discrimination and prejudice. Young women, especially, are living in one of the most favorable times for feminism where females have more power and a stronger voice in society.   Embracing the virtual world In general, the lucky bunch of this time are called the Gen Zers (Generation Z), or colloquially called ‘zoomers’. As told in NASPA’s (National association of student personnel administrators) blog, Gen Z is one of the most diverse and inclusive generation we have ever seen. Ironically, netizens claim that zoomers also ‘don’t touch enough grass’, which means that they are always indoors and ...