Category: General

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Altruism means acting out of concern towards another person’s well-being. When people see others in a desperate situation, usually they feel that they need to help them. Sometimes, this may occur at the expense of the person trying to help. … Read more