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August 2024: Not settling for the most obvious explanation

If you ask an economist why shops are crowded during a sale (items at discounted prices), the knee-jerk response will be, ‘Because the prices are lower.’ But as British behavioural scientist Rory Sutherland pointed out, there’s likely more to it. Perhaps the bustling environment and the presence of other shoppers create a sense of urgency […]

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August 2022: I went Kayaking for the first time 🛶

August 2022 Hello there, August was a month of reflection. There was half year appraisal at work which could have gone better and I renewed my house rent, which made me think about how much longer I want to live in my current apartment. I’ve developed the habit of watching movie recaps on YouTube. A […]

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August 2021: Not breaking

August 2021 Coasting was the first word that came to my head when I thought of August. But then I went to check the dictionary for the meaning and realized it’ll paint a wrong picture, so let’s just say I managed to keep on going and not break in August. I’ve finally had my first […]

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August 2020: Taking out time to relax and connect 😊

Hello there, It’s the end of August! Just as I promised myself at the end of July. I relaxed more this month, took more time out to chill and talk to people. @Jamesclear Highlights of August:  Initiating a high school virtual reunion which happened Yesterday. The services at Celebration Church. Hearing that 2 friends I […]