Relationships

Making friends takes time; perseverance is key – While popular students may take the camaraderie and comfort of friends for granted, not everyone is able to forge friendships in adulthood.… Read More

Using seemingly innocuous words like ‘I’ and ‘we’ reveals more about our psyche than we think. Language is one of the key faculties that sets humans apart from other primates.… Read More

“I can’t believe they are continuing to find more ways for us to connect,” wrote an old school friend who linked up with me on yet another social media site.… Read More

Six classmates meet in the college canteen to discuss their group project which is due in a month’s time. The group has been assigned to find ways of reducing energy… Read More

When the going gets tough, it is okay to ask for assistance Next week seems daunting. Besides completing and submitting practical records for three subjects, you have to prepare quiz… Read More

Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggressiveness. There are differences You are in the midst of studying when a friend who is done with her exams calls and wants to discuss… Read More

Dealing with mistakes with grace can make a huge difference You forget your best friend’s birthday. Or, you show up an hour late for a dinner with your colleagues. You… Read More

Spend time to find the most suitable mentor. Forging a career path that is satisfying on multiple fronts involves intelligence, grit and acumen. A job in which you are continually… Read More

Just listening to others can make your interactions more positive. “You’ve put on so much weight since I last saw you.” “Oh no! You’ve started balding.” “I know a good… Read More