Hitting reset when you need it most. — Moving to a new city can be an exciting start. It can be an opportunity not only to throw out physical things that no longer serve you, but it can be a way to hit the reset button in other parts of your life. When you move to a new…

10 Tips for the aspiring Content Creator — Whether I call myself this or not, I am a content creator. I write, take photos, sometimes record videos, tell stories, and then post them on the internet — letting the masses judge my work. Sometimes there's positive feedback, and most times, a lot of crickets. But now and then, my words, photos or videos resonate with people. I tried to escape…

Capitalism should have seen it coming. — Quiet Quitting is certainly not a new idea. But it has gained new life thanks to becoming viral on TikTok. Just look at the 77 million views (and counting) for the hashtag #quietquitting. Quiet Quitting is framed as employees who are working only in exchange for their paycheque. The idea…

Even if it is for an audience of one — Recently, my husband and I watched Ms. Marvel. Besides, my husband is a superhero fanatic; we both watched Ms. Marvel because we were excited to see a superhero with a Pakistani-American background on mainstream TV. We're both Pakistani-Canadian and could not remember a time when Pakistanis were portrayed in a…

It’s actually standing still. — Imagine what it would be like if you took a chance on that idea that’s been swirling around your head for the last year. Whether it’s starting a new business, taking a year off to travel, or learning to crochet. Whatever your idea is, it can be life-changing. When you…

Maybe we belong on the scenic route — For a while now, as a creator, I’ve been trying to “define my niche” or “find my zone of genius.” Throughout my life, I’ve been told I’m indecisive. …

Questions you need to ask yourself if you're unhappy at work — I have always felt guilty for trying to find a job or a career I enjoy. Working a corporate job deludes you into thinking you're supposed to hate work. That the job is only a means to an end — aka the paycheque. It's so ingrained in the things we…

Keep it Simple — Every morning, without fail, I play Wordle. I guess that five-letter word before my day starts, often before getting out of bed. Wordle has been popular for the last few months and has spurred the meme ‘Not Wordle’ with the colorful grids you might see on your Twitter timeline. Sure…

A guide for the crypto-curious — If you’ve followed the news recently, cryptocurrency is all the rage. Every day there is a new coin that is making people money. It’s hard not to feel FOMO, or like you missed out if you’re sitting on the sidelines. Many will have you believe that cryptocurrency is the future…