5 Reasons You Should Detox
It’s time to embark on detoxification to increase your overall wellbeing. We are constantly in contact with harmful organisms and pollutants. They are in our water, in our food, in the air we breathe. Not to mention the abuse we tend to heap on our bodies, by subjecting it to unhealthy junk foods and drinks […]
Using Your Powers Of Persuasion In A Job Interview
You’ve spent hours searching for that perfect job. Hours turned to days, days turned to weeks. You searched through company websites, Facebook and newspaper ads for anything that remotely matches your level of qualification. While scanning the career section in the newspapers, a vacancy grasps your attention. You start to read the details and this […]
Is Technology Designed To Separate Us From Our Money?
While we can admit that most technological innovations are aimed at making life easier, we cannot deny that they are making one element a bit more difficult…saving money. Remember those days when we actually had to leave our homes for every product we needed to obtain or any service we required? Remember when it was […]
Diversifying Our Local Economy Through Sport
Generating new revenue streams is key to reviving the economy. The Government through the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs has undertaken the task of developing sports and sports tourism as an industry because of its economic value. Economic Downturn Trinidad and Tobago has benefited tremendously from our natural resource endowment, however, it is imperative […]
The Value Of Teaching Your Kids Money Smarts
In a rapidly changing world, where global financial crisis is ever present, teaching your children about managing money has never been more important. The age of the ATM has given children the idea that money can be created on demand, so it’s no surprise they think it’s limitless. But as any adult knows, there is […]
The Choice: Career or Kids?
A New Trend For many generations, young girls were thought to prepare for marriage, motherhood and family life. On the other hand, boys and men alike, had been programmed to believe that this was a done deal. Then came the era of equal opportunities and affordable education for all. With education funded programs like GATE, […]
A Couple That Exercises Together, Stays Together
Exercise Goals & Benefits: Shift your focus Every day, individuals are unrolling yoga and exercise mats, joining health or weight loss clubs, and pounding the pavement. This is all in a bid to achieve their personal weight, health and fitness goals. With the Carnival season upon us, this may be more apparent now. But let’s […]
Moringa: The Green Superfood King
The Moringa Oleifera plant has become incredibly popular in Trinidad over the past two years. The young trees are sold at almost every farmers’ market across the island. It has become the green superfood of choice for people looking to increase their healthy nutrient intake. It is popular because of its abundance of vitamins and […]
Workplace Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
When it comes to workplace etiquette, there are written and unwritten rules. Basic manners, phone courtesy and interacting with your co-workers — each of these areas requires your attention to ensure that work life moves along smoothly. Always keep in mind that you’re part of a group of people that should be able to work […]
Poverty Is Trending – Do Not Follow
If you are currently depending on the income from your safe, secure job, you may want to rethink this approach in 2017. Doom and Gloom… If you are reading this, chances are you’ve already heard the bad news. The inflation rate in Trinidad & Tobago continues to rise. Foreign currency is becoming increasingly difficult to […]