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What is Workaholic?

    Ah yes, workaholism is one of the common phenomena in our society. Some of us do it for the pay, while others do it for the recognition. Ironically, a few of us just might be doing it because we feel like we're obligate to do it. Sad but true. Moreover, some people are lucky enough to love their jobs and find them to be a source of fulfillment. However, these passionate workers may be in danger of becoming workaholics and having their lifespan drain into work only. They forgot those are temporary.   The term "workaholism" was first used in 1971 defined as a compulsion or an uncontrollable need to work incessantly. People with work addiction often work compulsively at the expense of other aspects of their lives. They may work long hours even when it is not needed, sacrifice sleep to get work done and be paranoid about their work performance.    This addiction is similar to drugs and alcohol which may be associated with health problems. In this case, it can lead to high

The Power of Giving

    We all know that sharing is caring, but this time is different. Well, we all know giving help others, whether we volunteer for organisations or charities, offer emotional support to those around us. However, did you know that the warm and weird feeling you get from helping others is actually good for you?. Studies show that giving can actually boost your physical and mental health which is absolutely good for us.   Of course, giving can be a challenge especially when money is tight. After all, your income could just as easily go toward a school savings fund for your children, a holiday needed, or even a new vest. But whether you're interested in the tax benefits or have altruistic motives, you can end up getting back a lot more than you give when you donate valuable items. In fact, the emotional, social, psychological, and financial benefits of charitable giving often outweigh the satisfaction of splurging on yourself. Without further due, let's look deeper at the benefits

About Sunrise

    Aaahhh sunrise, it is one of the most impressive sights one can ever witness. Probably one of you has seen a sunrise before. It does not only look beautiful but also gives us new hope and new beginnings. The beautiful colours of sunrise, chirping of the birds, fresh breeze on the face are the aspects of sunrise time that help us to boost happiness and infuse positivity. However, sunrise has a good benefit for our health. Did you know that? If you don't know, this article will give you a bit of information.   Fight off depression. Did you know that sunrise can improve your mood? It actually does. Sunshine boosts your body's level of serotonin, which is a chemical that improves your mood. Increased exposure to natural light may help ease the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. It is a disorder of mood change that typically occurs in the fall and winter seasons when there are fewer hours of daylight.    Source of vitamin D. People can get vitamin D from their diet and sup

Mental Health during Pandemic

    In 2020, the global pandemic has been announced known as COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019). Human activities had stopped for while in order to protect themselves. Many cities turned out to be quiet during pandemics but the blue sky and singing birds. Despite that, the pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing tough challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children.    The pandemic has taken a lot of people's mental health. We do know that pandemic makes our mental decreasing. People from all walks of life have experienced stress throughout the pandemic, from frontline workers who are overwhelmed with work, to young people who can't go to school. It is understandable to feel scared, anxious, hopeless, or helpless during this uncertain time. However, whatever situation we are facing and wherever we are in the globe, we have to look after our mental health and well-being. So maintaining our mental heal

Happiness Hormones

    Have you ever heard about D.O.S.E hormones? Ok, before that have you ever heard about hormones? Some of you probably think that hormones are only estrogen and progesterone. Well, actually hormones are everywhere inside us. Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to the organs and tissues of the body.    There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes, such as body development and growth, metabolism of food items, and sexual function. So what are D.O.S.E hormones? D.O.S.E stands for Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphine hormones as known as happiness chemicals. Those hormones are produced inside our brains. Let's take a look closer at each hormone.    The first hormone is Dopamine. Some of you might have heard that dopamine is the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Actually, it is because dopamine is known as a reward chemical. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made