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Tips & Reviews

Do you like Coffee?

Written by Ryota If you are reading this article, you must be interested in coffee. And you probably have a coffee mug at hand. Wait, what. Don’t you have one? Now, get it ready. Hi, I’m a coffee addict. Recently, due to the influence of WFH, a lot of people are enjoying coffee at home. […]

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Productivity

Procrastination – Good or Bad?

Written by Adrian Everyone procrastinates, including me. To be honest, I am kind of an expert in it. For years, I’ve been making an excuse that I work better under pressure. And, actually, I do. The more I embrace my inner procrastinator, the more I notice a few things about her that are actually beneficial. […]

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Japan Life

Mastering Moon Runes Virtually

Written by Audrey Online classes are nothing new right? As students, most of us are taking classes online while some of us are gradually coming back to campus. But I’m pretty sure you know how it feels like to take online classes, including the good and the bad perks. Today, I would like to share […]

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Productivity

The benefits of 30-day social media detox

Written by Ryota Can You Quit Social Media for 30 Days? Most people say they think they could if they wanted to, but the reality is they can’t. A study found that people check their phones an average of 80 to 300 times a day, spending 3.5 hours a day on it. Social media can […]

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Japan Life

My part-time job experiences in Japan

Written by Adrian Doing part-time jobs is common among students who study abroad. They do it to gain experience and extra cash, or to enhance their foreign language skills. The same situation happens in Japan. In Japan, part-time employment is common, where many students try to get one as a secondary income. There are also […]

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Self-improvement

Three Tips for People-Pleasers!

Written by Audrey Are you one of those people who fear the displeasure of others? If yes, don’t worry! You are certainly not alone.  People who continuously put others’ needs first before their own tend to mold themselves into others’ expectations without acknowledging how they truly feel. Although it might seem like an angelic thing […]

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Productivity

How to Get into Flow State – 5 Productivity tips

Written by Ryota Do you think you don’t have enough time? Everyone has their reasons for being productive, but the goal is the same for everyone. To produce a lot of output, you need to focus and get into a flow state. In this article, I’ll introduce 5 helpful tips on how to get into […]

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Tips & Reviews

Audio Or Traditional Books – The Judgment

Written by Adrian According to researchers, in the United States, audio book sales last year grew 16% and produced revenue of $1.2 billion, compared to just $940 million in 2018 and a 25% rise compared to 2017 (Source). The entire audio books publishing industry not only makes more revenue, but consumers also have more choices. […]

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Self-improvement

A Beginner’s Guide to Negative Self-Talk

Written by Audrey “I am never good enough.”  Does that sentence sound familiar to you? Many of us come up with that phrase easily, but is it actually harmless?  Definition of Negative Self-Talk Negative self-talk is when we accept and proclaim pessimistic thoughts about ourselves. Every person has inner-dialogues with themselves, but how much of […]

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Self-improvement

4 Ways to Deal with Anxiety

Written by Ryota COVID-19 has drastically changed my lifestyle, disappointed me, and robbed me of my possibilities. However, at the same time, it has given me many hints. As a person who detests uncertainty and prefers stability, I was unable to adapt to such a big change. As soon as the pandemic began, my mental […]