Happy New Year! We have probably said this greeting so many times in the last few weeks. But how many times have we stopped to reflect about what it actually means? At face value, its meaning is obvious – I
Nowadays, we often hear that working within a team is an essential requirement in the workplace. Sometimes, during an interview you are asked whether you prefer working independently or within a team. Although being able to work independently can be
For those of us who have pets, we know well how much joy and fulfilment a pet can bring into your life. There are several benefits associated with having a pet and which are known to improve physical and mental
No doubt, talking is better than silence. Especially if you do not want to settle for a wallflower at a party. But if you open your mouth, you run the risk of talking to someone who tells you his whole
FOMO is one of those countless Internet acronyms and stands for “Fear of missing out”. But what does that mean and what do we have to worry about?
Some publicists are currently trying to sell us FOMO as a new
Ah Christmas what a time of year! For some it’s filled with joy and laughter, for some it’s filled with some negative feeling states due to previous negative experiences which might have arisen around that time. Nonetheless the Christmas period
Emojis have become the norm in describing certain emotions and feeling states which aids communication when done through online platforms. Research reflects the common consensus that individual’s use emojis most with individuals who are close to them. Whilst emojis are
We often hear the words “friends are the family we choose ourselves”, but how often do we sit down and reflect about whether we are making the right choices?
Friendships are an essential part of our lives. From our childhood
Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection…I do agree that if we do find quiet moments during the month of December, if we slow down and reflect on what was important to us during the past
As December approaches, we can see signs that the festive season is near. Our Maltese houses are adorned with lights, stars, Christmas trees and Father Christmases hanging perilously from every other balcony! Shops are inundated with people frantically buying party
