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Being an immigrant or expat will stretch your limits and sober your ego. — If you were offered a coveted job in your field, but it was in another country, would you accept? For me, the answer was a resounding “yes.” The excitement of obtaining your first job is euphoric. You know there will be challenges along the way, but you’re only focused on…

How this seemingly automatic behaviour helps you control your mind — Small changes can lead to profound benefits and improvements. Likewise, they can also massively affect your negatively. You might automatically think of habits such as setting out your clothes the night before to prevent decision fatigue. You will notice a significant decrease in anxiety when you plan tomorrow’s tasks. But…

Meaningful respect needs to be taught instead. — I was extremely “disrespectful” as a kid. When an adult gave an order and I asked, “why?” I was reprimanded. When a simple response in a conversation turns into “talking back,” I started realizing early on that certain kinds of adults don’t want respect. They want ultimate authority. It took…

Subconscious beliefs are holding you back. — Most of us are trapped and we don’t know it. It’s easy to onto beliefs that aren’t really beneficial out of habit. Sometimes it’s detrimental. We’ve constructed the majority of our worldview by the time we’ve hit adolescence. But sometimes this worldview needs an update. We’re told simple things, that…

…and ruin your experience. — I’ve heard many Americans gawk when I say I live in Paris. “It must be a dream! I’d love to just visit!” To which I usually respond, “It’s alright.” Living in a touristy city vs being a tourist in the said city are two completely different things. However, there are…

Don’t tell me lawmakers actually care about children — What’s a winning political strategy for your base of voters? Passing a bill without trying to actually fix the outcome. It’s the government equivalent of starting a juice cleanse instead of therapy to fix issues causing you problems. In the US, many states have enacted strict policies regarding abortion. In…

#3: You Expect the Same Sense of Euphoria After All This Time — Nostalgia isn’t bad, but it’s not doing you any favors. One of my college professors loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but when he rewatched it with his son he hated it. Someone in college left a toxic ex, only to get with another who behaved the exact same way. …

#2: Practice Saying No Using This Formula — I have a problem with needing to be liked. That problem destroyed me multiple times. What’s one way to get people to “like” you? Always be available. I made it very clear that I was always available to help. Yes, I can take you to the dentist! Yes, I can…

“Chosen Ones” by Veronica Roth shows exactly how we’d treat young protagonists after winning “The Final Battle.” — We’re weirdly obsessed with young heroes. I think I was thirteen when my teachers started telling their classes we would “save the world.” Odd, since we couldn’t even save ourselves. You’re never too young to make a difference. With the breadth of young protagonists in real life, and in YA…