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  First of all, you don't have to share your food or expenses!  Jokes apart, we all know that dates are ideally between two people. But we don't need to wait for another person to go on a date. One thing I've learned in recent years is, there is absolutely no need to wait to do the things you like. So what if you are in long distance relationship, or your best friend is busy tonight, you can take yourself out on a date. You will be missing out so much if you haven't tried a solo date yet. Let's dive into it. Some solo date ideas for you: Solo movie date Attend your facourite classes( pottery, baking) Cafe date  No social media + binge-watching date Beach date Source: Pexels An opportunity to understand yourself more Have you ever wondered, do you actually like your regular date spot, or are you just following your date everywhere they go? What are you really into, or what do you like to do on your own? If you are unsure about these, then you need a solo date. Taking...

  “I declare bankcruptcyyyy”  If you read that in Michael Scott's voice, then you are one of us, a sitcom lover. I started watching Sitcoms when I was in University. A Friends scene popped up on my YouTube recommendations. Ironically, I watched the finale first. But it was so funny and oddly comforting that I went back and binged all the seasons. Since then, I’ve fallen deep into the sitcom rabbit holes.  There is something about watching sitcoms which creates a safe and calm feeling. It will give you an instant feeling like you are included in something warm and pleasant. I believe this is the reason for people to rewatch the same sitcoms many times. Let me give you a few more reasons why you should start watching sitcoms. They are relatable I believe everyone has the urge to feel included, and sitcoms are best at doing it. Remember when Monica asked, “Do you have a plan?” and Phoebe responded with, “I don’t even have a pla ...”? It was hilarious and validating. It remin...

                                                                            Source: Pexels Your 20s are certainly a perfect time to hustle, grow and build your dream. But amidst of all the learning, there is one underrated skill we need in life, unlearning. Learning new things enables one to become more exp erienced and resilient in dealing with various situations. In the same way, unlearning helps us to leave behaviours or patterns that prevent us from living the life we want. I'd like to share certain things that I've unlearned or am actively trying to unlearn to live a more peaceful life.  Say ‘No’ when necessary. A peaceful life requires you to eliminate things that do not deserve your attention. We tend to say yes to things that we do not want, or just out of habit. What I learned in these ...

If you grew up thinking you need to react to every situation in life, then you are at the right place. Guess what? You do not have to react to every circumstance life throws at you. Life is full of highs and lows, and as humans, we are meant to feel every emotion. However, it is not necessary to dwell on them, especially if they are negative emotions. For instance, it is okay to feel irritated when someone touches your fries, but you do not have to sulk with them all day. (not based on personal experience). So instead, let’s romanticise a little?                                                                Source: Pexels Have a hobby or try to find one One of the joys that can happen to us in life is the sudden void, or some people call it boredom. We must have felt that in different phases of our lives. In that phase, you get ...

Humans are capable of achieving anything they put their mind to. You may think this might not be true, yet this statement is scientifically proven. According to Alia Crum, from Stanford's Mind and Body lab, our mindset influences our health and actions. Mindset can be created by changing our everyday habits. If you are looking to make some positive changes in life, you are at the right place. As we call it in this article, minor alterations to our habits can lead to astonishing changes in life.                                                                           Source: Pexels Be mindf...