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Classic Picture Books Streamlined For The Busy Parents

By Amy Colleen Parents who hustle, lend me your ears — for just a moment! Are you tired of reading aloud books that ramble on and on and on and on and on and — sorry. Do you ever wish your reading experience with your beloved child got to the point a little quicker? With these time-saving, common-sense edits to some library favorites, your reading experience will be a lot faster and far less frustrating, leaving you more time for whatever is more important than reading aloud to your child. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Making an apple pie is really very easy. First, buy all the ingredients at the market. Mix them well, bake, and serve. Unless, of course, the market happens to be closed. In that case, find another dang market in the next town. This is America. There’s a Walmart on every corner. Make your pie, see a tiny slice of life outside your own town’s bubble, and eat the pie. The End. Harold and the Purple Crayon One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Haro...

To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem

IMOGENE’S NOTEBOOK To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem Natalie Gasper Imogene’s Notebook Natalie Gasper Published in Imogene’s Notebook A ballerina in a white tutu, dancing in a field of sunflowers. Photo by chiến bá She threw you out before she knew you, before she saw the picture of us at my eighth-grade graduation, the first time I was brave enough to wear heels and walk down an aisle of my peers to accept an award. She doesn’t remember the late summer day when we went out to dinner and a movie with friends, including my first crush who told me I looked beautiful. All she remembers is the day my breasts grew bigger and my thighs got longer and my once-slender body no longer fit inside your petite frame. I must have been quite a sight to the Vietnam Vets, or maybe it was the Salvation Army, as I tore through every trash bag on our porch trying to find you, to rescue you as you once rescued me, my black sunflower dress, the first dress I ever loved. We never got to say goodbye, so give...

Important Psychology Tricks To Know

By Elia Juniana 1.If the people in your life aren't happy for you after a big win, then you need to find new people. Full stop. 2.People say opposites fall in love but the truth is relationship having same music tastes, food vibes and night life lasts longer. 3.Choosing a romantic partner isn't just about the romance-you're also choosinga confidant, counselor, career advisor, therapist, investor, teacher, travel buddy, roommate, best friend, and business partner. 4.The reason why you can see through some people is that they have what you used to be. 5.Most people don't care what you say, or do, most of the time. 6.No one is going to stand up at your funeral. Life is about loving people, not impressing them. 7.The longer you try to force what doesn't feel right, the longer you delay finding what does. © The Learning Hub 2023

My Terrifying Introduction to Drama — And How We Could Do Better

For my most recent graduate course, I gleefully read Shakespeare’s King Lear. Unlike historical critics, who hated what Shakespeare did to a story that traditionally has a happy ending, I think King Lear rocks. Me having this level of enjoyment was not always the case. A poorly chosen assigned reading list turned me off of reading drama and and delayed my gratification by several years. I’m going to do through the assigned reading list for the Introduction to Reading Drama course and explain, if it’s not immediately obvious just by the titles, why picking these plays was a bad idea. To be clear, I loved my professor for the course. Adored her. I had taken a course before this one, and took courses from her after this. I hope if she ever sees this she laughs, because she was a very young professor at the time, and she learned so much that she became someone who teaches other professors how to teach. I’m lucky that I got her while she was brilliant but fresh-faced and just starting out. ...

10 Thought Provoking Psychological Hacks

By Elia Juniana 1.Cuteness inspires aggression, which is why we often want to squeeze things we find cute. 2.If you speak & encourage yourself in-front of mirror, you'll be mentally strong. 3.Daydreaming is said to help people focus on what they really want in life. 4.Studies have shown that people who dress well; feel better about themselves & are generally happier. 5.Those who get out of bed by 7 am are likely to be happier and thinner. 6.Depression is the result of over thinking. The mind creates problems that don't even exist. 7.You can't read in a dream, because reading & dreaming are functions of different sides of the brain, which do not co-operate while sleeping. 8.Your mind can sense someone staring at you even when asleep. 9.We only sustain a high level of concentration, for 10 minutes. 10.The colour blue causes the brain to release relaxing hormones.

10 Things You Should Avoid To Make Your Life Peaceful

1.Stay single for a long time when you have just broken up. Don't go into rebound relationship. When you stay single, You will explore more about yourself. You will know your 2.limitations and what works for you and what doesn't. In short,You will know your worth. Social media addiction. You should quit it and start living your life in reality. 3.Relying on anyone especially emotional wise. Never get attached with anyone. When you are surrounded among people who matters, shower them with love, care and respect. But, don't get emotionally attached with anyone. 4.Restricting yourself to flourish in life. Try everything in life. Explore what works for you in general. Don't say no to anything until and unless it harms you. 5.Never share your next move to anyone. Don't spend more than you earn. Live your life below your means and save that money. 6.Neglecting your health. Do everything that keeps you fit and healthy. Eat clean. Workout. Eat out less. Cook your own meals....

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self.

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self. By Samantha Serum Grief Book Club Samantha Serum Published in Grief Book Club The house, in 2007. Photo by the author. “And life goes on forever like the gnawing of a mouse, — /And to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow/There’s this little street and this little house.” ~ “Ashes of Life,” Edna St. Vincent Millay My basement is full of ghosts, hiding behind every box and bin. As I sit on the steps, they seem to wander past me. First, the ghost of a college co-ed who has just realized the guy she just went on a date with was going to change the trajectory of her life. Then the ghost of a college student who loved to road trip to a concert appears. The ghost of a small-town newspaperwoman comes out from behind the box of yellowed newspapers. The ghost of a newlywed, giddily in love and full of dreams fo...

What Golden Advice Did You Learn In Your Life

By Juveria Siddiqui  1.The hottest place in hell is reserved for those who deliberately arouse someone's love without the intention of loving them back. 2.Pretty people aren't always beautiful, and beautiful people aren't always pretty. I hope you know the difference. 3.You're not really rich until you have something that money can't buy. 4.The more you can talk about uncomfortable things with someone, the more comfortable you're with them 5.If you don't have the patience and empathy to upbring a child, please don't have one. Better listen to the taunts of the society than spoil a life. 6.Please respect yourself. Maybe you don't score the highest in your class, or maybe you're not great at sports, but whatever you are, respect that. 7.The less you react, the more stable you become. Yes, chemistry works in real life situations too :) 8.Don't judge the choices someone made if you don't know the options they had to choose from. 9.Always chec...

How Doi Refresh my mind in Five minutes

By Shweta Arora This technique was discussed for the first time by Dr. Win Wenger. I don’t know what it’s called, so I’m naming it - ‘The Head Technique’. Sit straight. Close your eyes. Imagine the boundary of your head. Now imagine this boundary expanding by an inch. You actually need to ‘see’ the boundary of your head spreading out! Doing this signals your brain to pump extra oxygen into your blood. It results in instant energy in your body. It takes less than 5 minutes and charges your mind up! © The Learning Hub 2023

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MONARCH HSM KING PROF. T. J. T. PRINCEWILL JP, CFR, AMACHREE Xl, AMANYANABO AND NATURAL RULER OF THE KALABARI KINGDOM, IN RIVERS STATE FROM NOVEMBER 1ST –DECEMBER 25TH 2023.

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MONARCH HSM KING PROF. T. J. T. PRINCEWILL JP, CFR, AMACHREE Xl, AMANYANABO AND NATURAL RULER OF THE KALABARI KINGDOM, IN RIVERS STATE FROM NOVEMBER 1ST –DECEMBER 25TH 2023. DATE/ACTIVITY ACTION BY COMMITTEE Wednesday 1st November 2023: Spiritual/Culture 4:00 am: Seven Canon Shots as Formal Traditional Announcement of The commencement of Burial Culture 8:00 am: Final (Oku) Emissaries to All Communities In Kalabari Kingdom and compounds of Buguma to announce the Burial Activities Culture Monday 6th November 2023: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm: Prayers/Fasting at various Kalabari Communities  Prayer Wednesday 8th November 2023:  5:00 am-3:00 pm: Ekine Sekiapu Perform Town Cleansing at Buguma  Culture Thursday 9th November 2023:  5:00 am: Egbele-Ereme sing round Buguma  Culture Monday 13th November 2023:  4:00 am-8:00 am: Women Native Singing Groups sing round Buguma  Culture Wednesday 15 -18 November 2023:  Ekine Sekiapu Annual night Ngbula display  Cul...

Some Of The Hardest Truth In Life

1.Money matters a lot.Without money you really are nothing. You are shit in people's eye . 2.You shouldn't expect from others to see your side of story or view. Expectations really 🤕 hurts. 3.It hurts more in friendship than in love. 4.Nobody wants you to be successful except your parents. 5.Looks matter alot. 6.We want change but can't be the one to change. 7.We want others to understand but don't want to understand their situation. 8.Not everyone is your real friend. 9.Some dreams are dreams forever. We want someone right but don't try to be the right person. © The Learning Hub 2023

8 Psychological Facts That Impresses You

1.Restaurants use red, orange, and yellow colors in their branding as these colors make us feel hungry. 2.If you have answered a tricky question with sarcasm, research suggests that you have a healthy and functioning brain! 3.If you want to make your decisions carefully, think about them in another language. Thinking in a different language can help you make rational decisions. 4.Practicing holistic therapies such as mindfulness or gratitude can help you overcome lifelong cognitive distortions. 5.Being in love is biochemically the same as having a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder 6.Our brain treats rejection as physical pain 7. 90 % of people test things they cant say in person 8.People who talk to themselves are smart by nature. ©The Learning Hub 2023

What are some hard truths that actually make life better once you accept them?

1. Do not date while you're broke, in terrible shape, miserable, or your life is chaotic. Get your life in order first. 2. You should either have a supportive partner or no partner; there's no third option. 3. The best revenge is getting yourself to a place where you no longer care about it. 4. If someone can't acknowledge their flaws, they lack self-awareness and pose a danger. 5. Just because a relationship has lasted a long time doesn't mean it's successful. 6. Self-respect is derived from self-control, not from pleasing others or seeking external validation. 7. Don't waste your time and energy on social media, overthinking, or meaningless relationships. 8. If you always believe your happiness is somewhere else, you'll never find it where you are. 9. Life doesn't wait for you to be okay; get up every day and keep pushing through. 10. Free yourself from society's advice; most people don't know what they're doing. ©The Learning Hub 2023

13 Rules That Will Improve Your Life

1. Every day, read at least 20 pages. Books have the highest ROl in the world. 2. Set boundaries with others. People will take advantage of your kindness. 3. Don't take anything personally; instead, work hard to correct it and demonstrate who you are. 4. Have a good circle of pals. Our future is determined by who we spend the most time with. 5. Don't wait for the perfect moment. There is no such thing as an ideal time; we only have nOw. 6. Work hard and stay motivated by your ambitions, not your addictions. 7. Get to know new individuals. You'll go places you never thought possible thanks to networking. 8. Exercise daily and eat healthily. You are the best possible version of yourself. 9. Sleep for at least 7 hours per day to increase your mood and mental strength. 10. Make a morning routine to help you be more productive. 11. Develop skills that will pay you $500 every week. Create your future now! 12. Never rely on your 9-to-5 salary. Begin by developing 5 or more income ...

Top 10 Professional Life Hacks

1. You don’t need to love your job. You simply need to don’t hate your job. 2. Even if you are content with your job, spend 1 hour job searching a few times per year. 3. To truly succeed at work, focus solely on what they actually reward. 4. If you are new to a workplace, the easiest way to start a conversation or warm up someone is to ask them for a recommendation. 5. Never miss an opportunity to do someone a favor the first time. That could help you build social and professional networks. 6. Never tell a coworker anything if you don’t want the entire office to know. 7. Recruiters can be an asset, make friends with them. 8. When someone insults you verbally at workplace, just ask them to repeat again as if you didn’t hear them in the first place. 99% of the time they feel bad and won’t repeat again. 9. Work smarter, not harder. 10. Set a 2-minute delay for every email you send. - Matt Cooper ©The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub: Top Rules Of Life

1. Walk away from anyone that gives you bad vibes without feeling guilty. It’s your life. Do what makes you happy. 2. Spend more time with people who bring out the best in you. 3. Learn to appreciate what you have, before time makes you appreciate what you had. 4. You are not a bad person for saying “NO” to something that you don’t feel is right for you. 5. Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity. 6. Bad vibes don’t go with my outfit. People are going to talk about you, no matter what you do. So you might as well do whatever brings you joy and live your best life. 7. Top dating tip: Don’t settle for less just because it’s available.  8. Bad days give experience. 9. Worst days give lessons, and Best days give memories. 10. If someone makes you miserable more than they make you happy. It doesn’t matter how much you love them, you need to let them go. 11. I do not crave anyone who will fix me. Just someone who will hold my hand while I fix myself. 12. See reject...

The Learning Hub: Talking about plant-based meat with Questlove

GatesNotes Bill Gates and Questlove standing together. By Bill Gates | August 28, 2023 Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. He’s a Grammy-winning musician—the drummer and joint frontman of the Roots, who entertained people for decades before becoming the in-house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He’s an Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker. He’s the author (or co-author) of seven books, with another one on the way next year. He’s a publisher, too, with a new imprint that is set to release Sly Stone’s memoir. He’s a serial (and cereal) entrepreneur. He’s even a professor at New York University. And today, Questlove is also a guest on my new podcast, Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates. You can check the episode out here. I wanted to talk with Questlove for a few reasons. The first is obvious: Who wouldn’t? The second is more personal: Questlove is an investor in and champion of some revolutionary plant-based foods, including a vegetarian Philly cheesestea...

The Learning Hub: The fight against the world’s deadliest animal continues

The fight against the world’s deadliest animal continues Screening system to determine what mosquitoes are equipped to smell By Bill Gates | August 14, 2023 Compared to a shark bite, a mosquito bite seems pretty mild. But the reality is, I'm a lot more afraid of a tiny mosquito than a great white. And my fear is backed up by data. Mosquitoes and the diseases they carry kill more people in a single day than sharks kill in 100 years. So each year, I like to call attention to the world’s deadliest animal—along with the incredible science and innovation mobilizing to defeat the diseases it spreads. This week, I’m sharing stories on my blog about the people leading this fight, the places they’re focusing their efforts, the technology they’re using (and creating from the ground up) to make an impact, and the obstacles that are still in the way. 1 A storied fragrance company in Switzerland is tapping into its massive scent library to figure out whether some fragrances that smell nice to h...

How To Improve Your Nature

1. Improve yourself so that you don’t suffer stupidly more than you’ve to . Be soft but in an unbreakable way , 2. Don’t call , don’t text , don’t stalk the social media of your significant other. You need to feel the hollowness & the void . You need to learn how to get over this . These are the things all men/ women must learn , don’t avoid them, 3. It’s good for your mental health not to have an opinion about everything , 4. You can’t improve if you don’t know what you’re doing is wrong . Make time for stillness . Behavioural conditioning is a long process , & breaking a habit takes time. Be patient & kind with yourself , 5. Your past isn’t a prescription for your future . The fear of something is almost always worse than the thing itself , 6.Fakeness reeks . Be congruent with your personality , & you’ll naturally be confident . If you’re an introvert , don’t play an extrovert . If you’re expressive , use appropriate gestures to be captivating , 7. Give yourself permi...

The Learning Hub: The Good Habits Of Wealthy People

1. They live by the “Two-minute rule” Two-minute rule, if a new job comes in and you think you can do it in two-minutes or less, do it. If you put in on the back-burner, it will either never get done or it will take longer to schedule and review than to just finish it straight way. 2. They remember every family member’s birthday They prioritize friendship and family. Showing the love by remembering somebody on their birthday is good business too. 80% of wealthy people make it a habit to make birthday calls, compared to only 11% of the poor people. 3. They delimit the Internet It's more likely they see the internet as a tool, not a source of social interaction. When it comes to dating, they prefer to choose exclusive apps for people who are at their level. Thus, to avoid meaningless connections. 4. They spend on valuable things or project You may never get rich by being frugal, but you’re a lot less likely to go broke. Even ultra-wealthy people like Mitt Romney, who has an estimated...

The Learning Hub: Developing Inner Confidence

Developing inner confidence can be a challenging task, but it's certainly possible with consistent effort and self-reflection. Here are some strategies that may help: 1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses: Understanding your strengths and areas for improvement is essential in building self-confidence. Write down your strengths and what you're proud of, and also list areas where you can improve. 2. Practice self-care: Taking care of yourself can help improve your overall mood and self-esteem. Ensure that you are getting enough sleep, eating healthily, and staying active. Self-care can also include doing things you enjoy, such as reading a book, spending time with friends, or listening to music. 3. Set realistic goals: Setting goals that are achievable can help build confidence. Start with small goals and work your way up to more challenging ones. Celebrate each milestone and acknowledge your progress. 4. Challenge negative self-talk: We often have negative self-talk that can...

The Learning Hub: Some Mind-blowing Life Hacks

Some rare tips: 1.Reverse your hair a night before sleeping, they would become hard and easy to set next morning. 2.Whenever you feel like SNEEZING, put your index finger between your upper lip and nose, the urge to sneeze would stop. Works great in situations where you don’t want to sneeze. 3.The best way to meditate and concentrate is Counting in reverse like 100, 99, 98… , if it’s easy give gaps of 2 i.e. 100, 98, 96, 94… if it’s easy start from 500 . works like charm. 4.Drink plenty of water before going to any event, it’ll make your skin look clean. Thank you ©The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub: 10 things that make people charming.

Charisma is a sparkle in people that money can’t buy. It’s an invisible energy with visible effects. ~Marianne Williamson Here are 10 things that make people charming. 1.Inspire confidence: They always encourage people and try to make people feel good about themselves. 2.Storytellers: They tell great stories. It’s a skill you can learn too. 3.Empathetic: They can sense how other people are feeling without trying to micromanage body language or tone of voice. 4.Eye-contacts: They never avoid eye-contact and tend to look at people in the eye when talking to them. 5.Aware Listener: They listen like their life depends on what you are saying. They make people feel important. 6.Looks approachable: They look easy to talk to because they are. 7.Humble: They avoid bragging too much because they are grateful and have a good character. 8.Humor: They aren’t afraid to throw a couple of jokes in the conversation. 9.Optimists: They always look at the bright side of things rather than focusing on w...

The Learning Hub: Three Habits That Can Transform Your Life Completely

1. Exercise: Regular physical activity has numerous benefits for your physical and mental health. It can improve your mood, boost your energy levels, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. 2. Meditation or mindfulness practice: Taking time to focus on your breath and be present in the moment can help you reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and productivity, and increase self-awareness. 3. Reading: Reading can expand your knowledge and help you learn new things. It can also improve your vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and concentration. In addition, reading can be a relaxing and enjoyable way to unwind after a long day. credit - oberlo ©The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub: Ten Truths Everyone Should Accept In Life

It's not other people's job to love you; it's yours. You will only ever live the life you create for yourself. Some kind of failure always occurs before success. Instead of asking others to understand you, you should be spending time understanding yourself You don't have to wait for an apology to forgive. Don't say 'maybe' if you want to say 'no'. Some people are simply the wrong match for you. Being busy does NOT mean being productive. Thinking and doing are two very different things. Time is a great healer and a great killer. You'll suffer a lot if you waste time. Stay positive and be happy ©The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub: Some Hacks That Everyone Should Know

Dress well, always. A lot depends on how you look! Pinch yourself if you can't stop laughing. At every job, you should either earn or learn. Either is fine. Both are best. But if it’s neither, quit. To exercise should be done daily, whatever the time. It doesn't matter if it is 5 minutes or 50 minutes. To keep bananas fresh for a longer time, wrap the top part of the bunch in plastic wrap. Research shows that the right ear is better at picking up words & speech, while the left ear is better at picking up music & other sounds. Adding a teaspoon of baking soda when you boil eggs and the shell will come off easily. If you place dry tea bags in smelly shoes and leave them for a few hours, the bad smell will go away. If you want to make sure the person you talk to is paying attention to you, start the conversation with “I shouldn’t be telling you this but…” You can make the elevator go faster by pressing “close” and your floor at the same time. Happy Reading!! ~Mukul Chauhan...

The Learning Hub: When I got older, when I opened my eyes...

When I got older, when I opened my eyes and saw the real world, I began to laugh and I haven’t stopped since. I saw that the meaning of life was to get a livelihood, that the goal of life was to be a High Court judge, that the bright joy of love was to marry a well-off girl, that the blessing of friendship was to help each other out of a financial tight spot, that wisdom was what the majority said it was, that passion was to give a speech, that courage was to risk being fined 10 rix-dollars, that cordiality was to say ‘You’re welcome’ after a meal, and that the fear of God was to go to communion once a year. That’s what I saw. And I laughed. ~Søren Kierkegaard (Book: Either/Or https://amzn.to/3JIljD1) ©The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub: The Road Not Taken

The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~Robert Frost © The Learning Hub 2023

The Learning Hub:How Do I Become A Confident Strong, Brave, Fearless And Daring Person

1.Sometimes you gotta reserve your energy not coz you don’t care but coz you know the value in being strategic, 2.If you want to take care of this world, you’ve to genuinely take care of yourself, 3.Give your next breath intention. Breathe in calm . This is a marathon not a sprint. Rest & refuel for the journey ahead, 4.Take things less personal & recognize that we’re all humans with our own shadows, baggage, pain , hurt etc , 5.It takes courage to be true to you . Nobody can tell you nothing though when you’re prioritizing your uniqueness & purpose! 6.Remember you can always walk away, the game ends when you stop playing . Run away from comfort if you want to stop being average , 7.Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your head already knows . Outside of death, all failures are temporary. Keep going, 8.It’s not the amount of money , talent or education you’ve , what matters is how much enthusiasm & passion you possess, 9.Master your mind. Speak good word...

THE LEARNING HUB: What are the 6 techniques you must know to boost your confidence

1.Come to like yourself: Act, talk, dress the way you like. Take actions that your confident self will take. 2.Notice People: Shift your attention from yourself onto people. Observe the way they act, what they say — make deductions about them. 3.Reconnect with play: Play is a state of being truly ourselves when we dissolve our ego and the fear of looking stupid. Sports, games, hiking — find what brings on that state for you. 4.Calculated risk: Do things that change your thinking patterns, what you thought was possible. Get out of your comfort zone — approach that person etc. 5.Develop a skill: When you something you are good at, you become confident. Play to your strengths and build a skill on them. 6.Eliminate negativity: The news, toxic friends, influencers anything that makes you feel horrible about yourself; get rid of it. 7.Self-care: Do something good for your body. Every day try some exercise, skincare, healthy foods or anything. 8.Get out of your head: Do activities that get yo...

THE LEARNING HUB: There is always something ghostly

There is always something ghostly about living constantly in a well-ordered state. You cannot step into the street or drink a glass of water or get on a streetcar without touching the balanced lever of gigantic apparatus of laws and interrelations, setting them in motion or letting them maintain you in your peaceful existence; one knows hardly any of these levers, which reach deep into the inner workings and, coming out of the other side, lose themselves in a network whose structure has never yet been unraveled by anyone. So one denies their existence, just as the average citizen denies the air, maintaining that it is empty space. But all these things that one denied, these colorless, odorless, tasteless, weightless, and morally indefinable things such as water, air, space, money, and the passing of time, turn out in truth to be the most important things of all, and this gives life a certain spooky quality. ~Robert Musil (Book: The Man Without Qualities https://amzn.to/3Nw9mBg) (Art: P...

THE LEARNING HUB: Life happens.

Life happens. And it happens fast. Life happens over years and at times it happens within a split second. Life hits harder than anyone can. It hits so hard that your lungs cry out for air, making you realize how precious Life is. Yet Life is so tender. It leaves you speechless. It has you yearning for more. More tenderness. More love. More of the good. Our moments that make up Life colour us. It colours us with joy. Happiness. Some moments in life leave you breathless.. Some moments change you. Moments are like windows we look through. Some frozen, some clear, some half open. There are many things in my life that I wish I could take back. Many moments I would recast. But I know it will then change my life forever. The direction. The purpose. The now. Life is all about moments. Not days. Not weeks. Not years. Don’t wait for them, create them. We have moments of truth when we are tested, decisions that have to be made, or even a crisis that has to be faced. Some moments shine like precio...

THE LEARNING HUB: To laugh is to risk appearing a fool,

To laugh is to risk appearing a fool, To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement, To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return, To live is to risk dying, To hope is to risk despair, To try is to risk failure. But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, But he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live. Chained by his servitude he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom. Only a person who risks is free. ~Leo Buscaglia (Art: Photograph by Izis Bidermanas) ©THE LEARNING HUB 2023

THE LEARNING HUB: How Can I Improve Myself?

1:-Stop discussing your personal life with every second person. Tell them what's necessary, privacy is everything. 2:-Stop wasting your time on PUBG . It doesn't Feed you. 3:-Stop trying to please everyone. Give importance to yourself. 4:-Stay away from negative people . Make yourself as your best friend. 5:—Stop worrying about what people say. Tomorrow morning if you disappear, world will go on perfectly fine without you. 6:—Spend time with family more rather than social media. 7:-Make your own rules and boundaries. Don't let anyone to break them . 8:—Always keep smile . And don't waste your time on those people who don't cares about you. 9:—Polish your skills and don’t let society to take advantage of them. Do whatever which helps you to polish your skill. 10:—The only way to improve tomorrow is to know what you did wrong today. 11:-Learn something new every day which helps you to improve your skills. Thanks for reading! Author:—Khushboo Khan ©THE LEARNING HUB 202...

THE LEARNING HUB: It is man's intelligence that makes him so often behave more stupidly than..

It is man's intelligence that makes him so often behave more stupidly than the beasts. Man is impelled to invent theories to account for what happens in the world. Unfortunately, he is not quite intelligent enough, in most cases, to find correct explanations. So that when he acts on his theories, he behaves very often like a lunatic. Thus, no animal is clever enough, when there is a drought, to imagine that the rain is being withheld by evil spirits, or as punishment for its transgressions. Therefore you never see animals going through the absurd and often horrible fooleries of magic and religion. No horse, for example would kill one of its foals to make the wind change direction. Dogs do not ritually urinate in the hope of persuading heaven to do the same and send down rain. Asses do not bray a liturgy to cloudless skies. Nor do cats attempt, by abstinence from cat's meat, to wheedle the feline spirits into benevolence. Only man behaves with such gratuitous folly. It is the pr...

THE LEARNING HUB: What 10 things should I do every day to become smarter?

1. Brush your teeth with the opposite hand. Basically trying to be ambidextrous pushes your brain to work harder to do the same tasks. This challenges your mind to make different connections and prevents deteriorating with age. 2. Learn at least 5 new words in another language every day. Switching between languages takes a lot of concentration, focus, and self-control. Begin by this way will be a step in the right direction for you. 3. Turn nouns into verbs It’s a great way to make you sound clever and memorable when you meet someone new. It makes what you say to-the-point and deep impressive. Intelligent people on this dating site seem to use verbs heavily to make themselves smart and elegant. 4. Lower your screen time to 30 mins a day. Excessive smartphone use is detrimental to cognitive performance. You can also delete unnecessary apps from your phone. 5. Try caffeinated drinks Caffeine stimulates your ability to concentrate, put you in a better mood, and can increase motivation. A ...

THE LEARNING HUB: How would you know that if a person is genuine or not in a relationship?

You fall in love with the person, who brings out the best in you, and makes you love the person you are, when you are around them. The soul of a person is always revealed. There are no secrets, that behavior does not reveal. The problem is, most choose to believe the chatter, the words, that are meant to fool your intelligence, and betray your heart. The number one tool, that deceptive people use to get you addicted to them is, flattery, they tell you what you want to hear, and what you most need to hear. They make you feel beautiful, and special. And then they stop. They distance themselves, or disappear for a while. They continually play this game to get you addicted to them. And the times, they are loving towards you. The difference between a genuine person, and a deceptive person is, the genuine person does not change, the minute you show them love. They don't run, immediately after you give them your acceptance. They don't go back and forth between loving you and distancin...

THE LEARNING HUB: 10 Lessons from the book "Skills Rather Than Just Degrees" by Professor Isa Ali Pantami:

1. In today's rapidly changing world, academic qualifications alone are no longer enough to secure a successful career. 2. Skills are the new currency of the job market, and those who possess them are the ones most likely to succeed. 3. We must invest in vocational education and training, to ensure that our workforce has the skills needed to compete in a global economy. 4. The future belongs to those who can adapt, innovate and learn new skills quickly and efficiently. 5. A skills-based education system will not only benefit individuals, but also businesses, industries, and the economy as a whole. 6. We need a paradigm shift from a degree-focused education system to one that focuses on developing practical skills and competencies. 7. Employers today are looking for candidates who can hit the ground running, with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles. 8. It's time to rethink our approach to education, and prioritize the development of practical skills that ca...

THE LEARNING HUB: 6 LESSONS FROM THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH

1. There are many things more precious than money It is easy to be enslaved by the mindset that money is the most imperative treasure in society. Money is always transient, just like most things in life. It comes and goes, but how much are you willing to pay for the fleeting pleasure? The consequences of a money-mentality are much more damaging than the value of money itself. Are you willing to put your mental, emotional, and physical well-being on the line? There are things more precious than money. Here are a few: -Experiences -Genuine connections -A feeling of purpose -Genuine concern for helping others -Eddie says, “there are many things in this world that no amount of money will buy you, and some things are priceless beyond measure.” 2. Weakness can be turned into hatred Weak people lack the ability to maintain any level of emotional intelligence. People who lack emotional intelligence and a strong sense of self are easily influenced to hate. Their values and convictions are not b...

THE LEARNING HUB: Of course, we can't visit every place or..

Of course, we can't visit every place or meet every person or do every job, yet most of what we'd feel in any life is still available. We don't have to play every game to know what winning feels like. We don't have to hear every piece of music in the world to understand music. We don't have to have tried every variety of grape from every vineyard to know the pleasure of wine. Love and laughter and fear and pain are universal currencies. We just have to close our eyes and savour the taste of the drink in front of us and listen to the song as it plays. We are as completely and utterly alive as we are in any other life and have access to the same emotional spectrum. ~Matt Haig.

THE LEARNING HUB: People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered..

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway. ~Kent M. Keith (Art: Photograph by Daniel Dorsa)

THE LEARNING HUB: Most of us have been raised to believe that the road to a happy life is paved with pleasure..

Most of us have been raised to believe that the road to a happy life is paved with pleasure, and that the pursuit of pleasure is the path to fulfillment. But as we grow up, we begin to realize that life is not always easy or pleasurable. In fact, much of it is difficult and painful. We all experience loss, disappointment, illness, aging, and eventually death. We encounter stress, anxiety, and fear. We suffer from the slings and arrows of everyday life. And yet, we continue to cling to the idea that happiness is found in pleasure and the avoidance of pain. We try to avoid our painful experiences by numbing ourselves with drugs or alcohol, distracting ourselves with TV or social media, or obsessing over our work or our relationships. But the more we try to avoid the basic reality that all human life involves pain, the more we are likely to struggle with that pain when it arises, thereby creating even more suffering. The truth is that happiness is not found in the avoidance of pain, but i...