These days, when I’m not working out, I’m studying. I recently started a continuing education program for Data Analytics at The Chang School (Ryerson) in Toronto. As someone without a statistics background, I often feel like I’m playing catch up to everyone else in class. However, that was expected when I decided to start thisContinue reading “15 minute procrastination post”
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In Defense of Transformative Experiences (That you don’t know you will have yet)
Sometimes life flies by like the speed the light and we don’t take time to think about past experiences and particular transformative experiences that largely impacted who we are today. Yes, every little experience and decision we make impacts what we do… but some decisions have larger impacts than others. Those are generally decisions that giveContinue reading “In Defense of Transformative Experiences (That you don’t know you will have yet)”
The Importance of Nature
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sun shine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir, Our National Parks The abundance of nature is all around us. Some of us live closer to parks thanContinue reading “The Importance of Nature”
Our very own psychological immune system
I thought I had watched all the TED talks on happiness, but I seem to have missed out on one important one: Dan Gilberts: The Surprising Science of Happiness, also hosted on TED radio hour on NPR. It’s a very fruitful time personally to hear about Dan’s data and conclusions about synthetic happiness. Giblert talksContinue reading “Our very own psychological immune system”
Cottage living
Growing up in the city, I’ve never spent a vacation at a cottage so I was a little skeptical when I was told I’d be going for a week this summer. To my surprise, I have not been bored, I have not been frustrated with my family, and I have not felt the need toContinue reading “Cottage living”
Joanne Lam 