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“What makes you happy?” — How to cultivate happiness

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  “What makes you happy?” someone asked me recently. I couldn’t respond to such a profound question without doing some self-reflection. Honestly, I don’t claim to be 100 percent happy, even though life is good and meaningful. I have a purpose. But dwelling on making myself happy has never been my habit. I strive for feeling my best every day—being energetic, yet calm—free of fear, worry, anxiety, and depression—being able to manage stress—and appreciating what I have, not focusing on what I don’t have. It’s a prerequisite for happiness. Author Sheryl Sandberg said happiness is made up of numerous small moments of joy. The more you experience joyous emotions, the happier you are. In my experience, it takes effort and desire to build a happy life. Half of the battle is won if you are determined to be happy. I say this because I have witnessed people who have flushed happiness away, and not aware of it. You can create your own misery by behaving recklessly and giving up easily in your...

Work place equality

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  Work place equality  The modern workplace is evolving, and with this evolution comes a growing emphasis on workplace equality. Beyond simply providing jobs, employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. Workplace equality goes beyond compliance; it's about building a culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity at its core. Embracing Diversity: 1. Diverse Voices, Unique Perspectives: Diversity in the workplace encompasses differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, beliefs, and more. Each unique perspective brings a wealth of experience and insight that contributes to a richer and more vibrant workplace environment. 2. Promoting Representation: Workplace equality involves representation at all levels of the organization. It's about ensuring that diverse voices are not only heard but also represented in decision-making processes and le...

Mental health awareness

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To start with, let me share a personal experience. I am usually an optimistic person, and my buddies are with me every time. One time, I had a lousy week at college, and I was unhappy and alone. But I didn’t believe this would mean I am depressed too, right! I had these dark feelings with a helpless and hopeless outlook on my life. I hated myself with inappropriate guilt. I was continuously asking myself what’s the point of doing all this and had no idea what’s going on. Usually, I got to play basketball in the evening, but that week I just lost interest in doing my favorite things. Many more aspects like getting tired early, couldn’t sleep well, etc. came to me, which never happened before. These things were very odd, so I started to read to know the outcomes if a person is facing these issues. Then I came to know these are the symptoms of being depressed. It was difficult for me to accept it, but I was depressed as most of the college students were during the time of placements. Even...

Mental health awareness

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    To start with, let me share a personal experience. I am usually an optimistic person, and my buddies are with me every time. One time, I had a lousy week at college, and I was unhappy and alone. But I didn’t believe this would mean I am depressed too, right! I had these dark feelings with a helpless and hopeless outlook on my life. I hated myself with inappropriate guilt. I was continuously asking myself what’s the point of doing all this and had no idea what’s going on. Usually, I got to play basketball in the evening, but that week I just lost interest in doing my favorite things. Many more aspects like getting tired early, couldn’t sleep well, etc. came to me, which never happened before. These things were very odd, so I started to read to know the outcomes if a person is facing these issues. Then I came to know these are the symptoms of being depressed. It was difficult for me to accept it, but I was depressed as most of the college students were during the time of pla...

Mental Health Awareness

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  To start with, let me share a personal experience. I am usually an optimistic person, and my buddies are with me every time. One time, I had a lousy week at college, and I was unhappy and alone. But I didn’t believe this would mean I am depressed too, right! I had these dark feelings with a helpless and hopeless outlook on my life. I hated myself with inappropriate guilt. I was continuously asking myself what’s the point of doing all this and had no idea what’s going on. Usually, I got to play basketball in the evening, but that week I just lost interest in doing my favorite things. Many more aspects like getting tired early, couldn’t sleep well, etc. came to me, which never happened before. These things were very odd, so I started to read to know the outcomes if a person is facing these issues. Then I came to know these are the symptoms of being depressed. It was difficult for me to accept it, but I was depressed as most of the college students were during the time of placement...