Ever feel like you’re talking to a brick wall sometimes? You pour your heart and soul into a lesson, trying to make it crystal clear, but you see a mixed bag when you look out at your class. Some students…
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela’s words get to the heart of teaching: making a real difference. Teaching isn’t just about giving lectures or grading papers. It’s about helping students grow,…
Prayer is more than words. It’s a lifeline, a conversation, and a powerful way to experience God’s presence in our lives. Moreover, it is like a heart-to-heart conversation with God. It’s not just about reciting words but building a relationship,…
Imagine you’re sitting across from a panel of interviewers, maybe a little nervous, excited about the possibility of teaching English in Japan. They’re not just asking you about grammar or lesson plans. Instead, they want to know you. They’re throwing…
You walk into an interview feeling confident, your resume polished, and ready to shine. Then, somehow, the conversation turns, and you’re left wondering, ‘What just happened?‘ Behavioral interviews, asking you to tell stories about past experiences, can feel like going…
God’s signs often appear when we least expect them, guiding us in profoundly personal and meaningful ways. Have you ever noticed a pattern, coincidence, or event that felt too perfectly timed to be random? Perhaps you were feeling lost, and…
Okay, deep breaths… You’re going to Japan! How amazing is that? Right now, it probably feels like your brain is trying to juggle a thousand tiny, excited, and slightly panicked thoughts. You’re picturing yourself strolling through a bamboo forest but…
Living in Japan… it’s like stepping into a perfectly choreographed dance, where everything has its place and time. Have you seen those travel videos? Where the trains are amazingly punctual, and the streets are so clean, you wonder if they…
Imagine having a conversation where everyone speaks a language you almost understand but not quite. That’s what it’s like trying to go through the Japanese social interactions without knowing the “unspoken rules.” Japan’s famous for its traditions and how organized…
Landing a restaurant job isn’t just about knowing how to carry a tray or flip a burger. It’s about showing you’ve got the spark that makes a team shine. A restaurant is a stage, and you’re auditioning for a starring…
September rolls around, and you can feel that little hint of change in the air, right? The leaves are starting to turn, and this whole “fresh start” kind of buzz is going on. And if your birthday happens to fall…
Classroom management in high school and college? It’s a whole different world. It’s not just about delivering lectures. But, it’s about running things smoothly while fostering a sense of mature responsibility. You’re constantly juggling – keeping students engaged, ensuring fair…
Teaching in higher education isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, there’s a disconnect between what teachers expect and what students get. Most teachers have experienced, dreading when the attendance sheet comes around or the panic of knowing you have to…
The 80/20 rule, what is it? Ok, let me explain it to you this way: suppose you are spinning your wheels all day, feeling like you’re putting in a ton of work, but at the end of the day, you’re…
August is like the month when summer throws its biggest party, the best party before packing up! You know that feeling? It’s like the sun’s blasting, and everyone’s trying to squeeze every last drop of fun out of those long…
Remember last week when we talked about handwriting analysis that might reveal little secrets about your personality? We’re back for round two! This time, we’re looking closer at what your writing supposedly says about you. Did you know that your…
Have you ever wondered what your handwriting says about you? Because I have! There is a side of me that believes that it is more than just a practical skill; it’s a personal expression. So, today, we will learn the…
How to reduce stress? Our mind is like a busy street. Sometimes, it’s a calm stroll and other times, it’s a rush hour with honking thoughts and traffic jams of worry. That feeling of your brain spinning its wheels stuck…
Summer’s in full swing, sunshine’s everywhere, and if you’re a July baby, you’re right in the heart of it all. Forget just knowing you love backyard barbecues and fireworks. Some cool stuff makes people born in July stand out. We’re…
Time management… if you don’t run your day, your day will run you. That’s how it felt, anyway. Like my calendar was a runaway train, I was trying to hang on for dear life. You know the feeling, right? Endless…