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  Hilda Baci’s quest to break the world record of cooking for more than 88 hours is a story of resilience, determination, and perseverance. Her unwavering commitment to this feat has not only inspired me but also taught me valuable lessons on how to develop resilience in the face of life’s challenges. One of the first lessons that I learned from Hilda’s story is that resilience requires a clear goal and a well-defined plan. Hilda’s goal was clear – to break the world record for cooking for more than 88 hours. To achieve this goal, she developed a well-defined plan, which involved working with a team of professionals, meticulously planning her menu, and preparing herself both physically and mentally. Another essential lesson that I learned from Hilda’s story is that resilience requires mental toughness and the ability to overcome setbacks. During her 88-hour cooking marathon, Hilda faced multiple challenges, including fatigue, stress, and physical strain. However, she continued to ...

2020 has been an eye-opening year for many of us. It has taught us that making a change in our career paths and taking on a new work role isn't as daunting as we initially thought. In fact, the idea of starting anew can be quite exciting. With the current job market, now is the perfect time to take on a new challenge and explore opportunities that we may have been too afraid to take on before. It's time to embrace change and discover what the future holds. In 2023, many of us are looking to make a transition in our career paths. Whether it’s leaping from traditional 9-5 to freelancing or starting a new job in a brand new field, the idea of making a career transition can be daunting. But, with the right resources, advice, and strategies, it can be a rewarding and successful journey. The first step to transitioning in your career is to take inventory of your skills and experience. What do you bring to the table? Are there gaps in your skillset that you cou...

  Love is one of the most fundamental aspects of life. It is an emotion that can bring us immense joy, and it can also bring us great pain. Love can lift us up and make us feel like we are on top of the world, or it can bring us crashing down. No matter how we experience love, it has the power to affect us in profound ways. Love is about connection, passion, and devotion. It is about feeling seen and understood by someone else. It is about being willing to do whatever it takes to make the other person happy. Love is about selflessness. It is about putting someone else's needs before your own. It is about being willing to sacrifice your own happiness for the good of another. Love is about being willing to go the extra mile to make sure that the person you care about is taken care of and feels valued. Love is also about trust and loyalty. It is about believing in each other and having confidence in the other person to do what is right. It is about being open and honest with each othe...

  Productivity is the measure of how much you get done in a day. It's not just about working hard, but about working smart. You want to make sure that every minute of your time is spent wisely and productively so that you can reach your goals as quickly as possible. Why are goals important? Because they help us prioritize our tasks, give us direction and motivation when we feel stuck or overwhelmed by life, and keep us focused on what's important in our lives (and not just what seems urgent). Clarifying Your Goals Identifying what you want to achieve Breaking down goals into smaller tasks Setting deadlines Creating a Plan Create an action plan. When you're working on a goal, it's important to know what steps you need to take and how long each one will take. This can help you stay focused on what matters most and prevent you from getting overwhelmed by the details of the project. Organize your tasks and schedule your time accordingly. If possible, break down large projec...

Which are you? The one who has a variety of useless watches that are now makeshift bracelets or the one who would dutifully take them for repairs when the battery is flat. If you ask where I belong, I'd say with those who have turned their wristwatches into some sort of 'Wrist ornament'. I don't even own a clock, the time doesn't even read correctly in my car!  The only accurate time would be the one found on my phone - that's it!  Is there something wrong with us? Why is it that almost everyone tells time using their phones, is technology the problem? I remember those good old days... way before mobile phones and way before the computers, when our wristwatches/clocks were the only alternatives, if you didn't have one, you were screwed!  I had a wall clock, I panicked if something ever happened to it... it was like living in another reality; where you were stuck in your world and the rest of humanity were in another, you felt completely cut off m...

That was the question I was asked today...The evening was going quite well for me until it went from "This has gotta be the best night ever" to "Oh no he didn't!". My facial expression changed in that instant from a smile to outrage: it became glaring that this question was off-limits. I moved around uneasily in my seat; I began thinking about how best to address the situation without coming off as the 'Crazy b***h!'  Peter was a good friend, and oftentimes we would discuss random topics of interest and argue endlessly- they were resolved amicably each time but this one wasn't one of those.  I honestly don't know how we went from discussing random things to, "So, do you mind sharing how many people you have had sexual encounters with?" I was in shock for a few seconds, If I had been drinking at the time I would have choked on it and spat it out in shock! Why was this piece of information important, why would anyone want to know the numb...

  I know...I have been M.I.A for a bit, it wasn't because I had nothing to write about--no! On the contrary, there were lots of things I could have written; I just lacked the motivation to do so. Every morning, I would wake up, plan my day jotting down a list of things I needed to execute in my to-do list but will fail to accomplish most of them by the end of the day. My days were pretty much the same; wake up, drag me out of bed, stare at the ceiling for a few seconds, fall back to sleep. After what seems like minutes (usually another hour) I attempt to drag myself out of bed the second time; pretend to do my morning workout, and then proceed to make something that looks like a healthy meal before I get about the business of the day. I can tell one thing for free, It wasn't fun at all. To deal with the problem I force my mind to get certain tasks done even when my body was screaming objections at me This evening, I just said "You know what, I'm done feeling like an ...