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Continue reading →: Finding Home: My Year in Greece
The author shares their recent experience of adapting to life in a quiet Greek city after living there for over seven months. Initially, the stay felt temporary, but interactions with the local community foster a sense of belonging. The neighborhood’s safety, familiarity, and cultural immersion contribute to making Greece feel…
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Continue reading →: How You Taught Me What Love is NotThough we often base our idea of love from movies and fairy tales, we must also recognize that genuine love also manifests through small, everyday acts and not just through grand gestures.
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Continue reading →: Christmas Cooking Memories: A Filipino PerspectiveThe author reflects on cherished Christmas traditions from their Filipino upbringing, where celebrations start in September, filled with festive decorations and food preparation as a family. Living away from home for the second Christmas, they strive to incorporate these traditions in their new environment, supported by their husband, but feel…
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Continue reading →: In Their Shoes: Embracing Hope and HealingA reflection of a woman’s heartache while observing a happy family, confronting her struggles with infertility.
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Continue reading →: In Their Shoes: A Silent CryAn attempt to immerse ourselves in the shoes of a woman suffering from abuse. They suffer silently, crying a silent cry.
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Continue reading →: In their shoes: Let Darkness StayThe poem reflects on the devastating impacts of war and violence, conveying the deep sorrow of loss experienced by survivors. It captures the haunting imagery of a person waking amidst destruction, mourning the death of a loved one, and grappling with grief, pain, and a yearning for an end to…
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Continue reading →: How a Watercolor Retreat Sparked My Creative JourneyI am an introvert but my work requires me to attend company events and be in front of a lot of people. It is mandatory for my role so the only way to avoid them is to book something in advance that coincides with the schedule or to get sick.…
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Continue reading →: AI Lied to MeAI tools have shown promise in enhancing productivity but can produce misleading results, known as hallucinations. A user experienced this firsthand while shopping online, where AI provided incorrect price comparisons. While AI has potential, it’s still developing and requires human oversight for accuracy and reliable outcomes, emphasizing the importance of…
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Continue reading →: Finding Balance: My Journey from Employee to LeaderThe author’s journey reflects the struggle between career ambitions and the pursuit of work-life balance. Initially, a high-pressure job led to burnout, but transitioning to a supportive role allowed for personal growth and team independence. The experience underscores that effective management fosters both productivity and employees’ well-being, emphasizing the importance…
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Continue reading →: Can Employee Engagement Initiatives Really Counter Attrition?The discussion underscores the complexities behind employee attrition despite job satisfaction indicators. While initiatives boost engagement, factors like competitive pay, changing priorities, remote work preferences, and supervisory relationships contribute to departures. Effective strategies should blend engagement activities with market competitiveness and continuous staff development to promote retention for the right…
