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I'M BACK!!! Its been a long time since I've written anything which I really miss and can't wait to get back on track. I've missed reading your precious comments in this entire process. First of all, I would like to apologize for going MIA (missing in action) all of a sudden though it felt like the right thing to do at the moment.  Where do I start from? With the entire pandemic going on, and innocent people losing their lives, whether relatives or not, has taken a toll on me mentally more than physically.  I've tried my best to remain optimistic and positive though.... COVID-19 With the pandemic spreading uncontrollably, it is difficult to ignore it but never impossible to be optimistic or positive about the fact that things will be fine soon.  The main reason as to why I have disappeared was to take care of my mental health more than anything else. I have done that by taking up projects like getting involved in cross stitching, diamond painting, researching on rec...

Covid-19 has been challenging for all of us mentally. Many want to have a break from wearing masks but we have to understand that masks are our new safety shields. Many countries have a travel ban due to the pandemic because of which they are unable to travel to their hometown. The following troubles can take a toll on the health of many individuals resulting in restlessness and stress.  Here are some suggestions to maintain your mental health and keep yourself sane:   1. Keep Fit:  Regular exercise and staying fit is one way to keep not only your mental health but also your social health in check resulting in decreased depression, stress etc. Staying fit decreases dark circles and saggy skin making you look younger which is the compliment we all want to hear.  A fit immune system also reduces our risk in getting affected with the virus bringing us back to why a mask is our safety shield. A person without a mask defines a lot about how much he/she cares for the socie...

DIGITAL SCHOOLING With the pandemic era and education on the line, many countries took to digital schooling or what we know as online schooling to educate the youth.  It looked like it was a good option for a short period but little did we know that the lockdown would cross half a year. After a couple of months of digital schooling, parents as well as students lean more towards the downside of digital schooling when asked about the affects of digital schooling and whether it was something we should consider for a long-term even after the pandemic. This time the complaints were not from students alone but also from parents. It is not always that we see parents and students on the same page. Some of the points that come to light were regarding: 1.Health: a. Poor Posture:  Since students sit for long hours in front of their systems crouched resulting in back aches, and necks. When in school, they have the recess hour as well as physical education when they can stretch their body ...

 HANDLING YOUR ONLINE STORE Congratulations!! You have opened your online store for your side line source of income. Are you having trouble reaching your target audience. Try not to stress yourself. I got you covered.  With an online store comes a lot of responsibilities, invoices, follow-ups etcetera. These are some of the things you will have to consider. Here are some of the things to keep in mind when opening an online store: 1. Do your homework:  Before getting into the world of e-commerce, make sure you have done your homework about your niche, your product and your competition. Study your competition and know what is it they are doing that you can probably do differently. Maybe get a product that is new in e-commerce. If your product already exists in the e-commerce world, try to put a unique element to it to make it stand out from the rest. 2. Get your thinking cap on: Sure its nice to have a creative store name but along with that keep in mind not to get too carr...

 SIDE HUSTLES IN 2020-21 These times are difficult for many of us especially when it comes to making a couple of extra revenue while at home during those extra hours. There are many who even lost their jobs due to the pandemic and will have to start from square one to get back to earning. There are parents out there who need to earn those extra pennies in their piggy banks to save up for their kids schooling and colleges. So what do you think you can do to attract people, to make them want to invest in your side hustle?  1. Start a YouTube Channel: Starting a YouTube channel is a good choice if you have a niche setup in mind or if you have a particular skill that can add value to your niche, your video and also your audience. Youtube has a large audience and can help you connect with a large number of people worldwide in a short amount of time. Your niche can range from lifestyle all the way to gaming.  2. Blogging: If you are camera shy or a good writer who just want to ...

CURFEW AND LOCKDOWNS HAVE BEEN LIFTED, NOW WHAT? I'm sure being safe is what you want for yourself and your family, but you are unsure as to how you can do that in this pandemic; especially after the lockdown being relaxed. You know that you will have to live with the new normal but what really is the new normal now? There are a couple of things for you to remember while adjusting to the new normal. 1. Lockdown Relaxed Is Not Equal To Safe: Just because lockdowns/curfews have been relaxed it does not mean that it is safe to be outside. It is important to understand that lockdowns have been relaxed to allow businesses to run back to normal and regain their customers. The virus will still be around depending on the rules set by the government in the country you are living in. Your new normal now is to social distance yourself from others and wear a face mask to stop the transmission of liquid particles from entering your nose and mouth and also keep individuals in your surroundings s...

ALL LIVES MATTER Racism is all over the world, it's just that we are too blind to see it, too deaf to hear it or just too ignorant to address it.  BLACK LIVES MATTER The African-American race have been fighting for their equal rights for far too long. They have been subject to slavery, prostitution, robbery etc. They are the number one victims of colorism and police brutality. If there was a robbery at your society in which out of 10 houses, 1 belonged to an African-American family, you may say that all of them could be held responsible but somewhere in your head, you are convinced that that particular household might have more chances in this burglary. African-American's are always subject to "suspicion" and that's just sad. If the Floyd incident wasn't caught on camera, there wouldn't have been such a movement where finally after years and years of fighting, both the races are uniting for justice. How come you ask? Because this time it's an officer w...