Category: Lifestyle EN

In Japan, schools approach education differently by focusing first on character and social development. The idea is to help children grow into respectful and responsible individuals. During the first 3 years, students learn the importance of empathy, respect, cooperation, and discipline. Schooling during this time focuses less on academics and more on social responsibility and moral development....

(Pearls of Wisdom) Life is like a jar. Every single day, you choose what fills it. The big rocks are what truly matter – your health, your relationships, your purpose, your growth. The pebbles are the smaller goals, tasks, and commitments. The sand is everything else – the distractions, the noise, the endless busywork. When you start with the sand, there’s no room left for the rocks. But...

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Angry? Under stress? Feeling lonely? Here are some easy ways to feel better. (Image credit: Your Health’s Care)

Incorporate beauty into your life. Engage your senses. Actively looking for beautiful things can reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and improve well-being. By seeing beauty in the ordinary, you can enrich your life and find happiness. To find things beautiful, cultivate a practice of conscious observation by noticing the details in everyday life, engaging with nature, exploring art, and...

Human’s connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, a recent study has shown. This is mostly due to the increased loss of accessible green spaces and the lack of passing on knowledge around nature to children. But the good news is, this can be reversed by spending more time in nature! Are there any here that you would like to try out? Source: 1 Million Women

Live life to the fullest because you only get to live it once. Life is short. Time is fast. No replay. No rewind. A poem with a good message: Seize the day and live it well. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................................................... Don't take life for granted, go out...

Critics say the fashion industry, fuelled by one of the world’s most powerful marketing engines, has long encouraged consumers to buy more clothes than they need. Research shows that people are buying more clothes, but they don’t stay in closets for long. This fuels overproduction and waste. An easy fix? Wear them longer – the planet will thank you! What else you can do: Repair or alter...

BUS STOPS BECOME COMMUNITY GARDENS In the UK, certain bus stops in London have been transformed into community-run “Edible Bus Stops”, where volunteers grow herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers beside the shelters. The project aimed at beautifying urban spaces, promotes healthy eating, and fosters community engagement. Local volunteers and groups maintain the gardens, fostering a...

Play isn’t just running, jumping, or building with friends... It can look like sitting still, watching quietly, or thinking through an idea no one else can see. A child observing shadows, replaying a memory, or creating a story in their head is still playing. The learning is real, even when we can’t see it. But this kind of play often gets dismissed, says We Skoolhouse, which guides and...