Thinking Ahead: Avoiding Those Quick, Unplanned Reactions

Life throws curveballs. We all face unexpected situations, and sometimes, our first response is a quick, unplanned reaction – a knee-jerk reaction. This happens when we're caught off guard, when we haven't thought about what might happen. We have two choices: we can try to prepare for the future, or we can just react to whatever comes our way.

Bolivia’s concept of Buen Vivir and sustainable lifestyle

The first time I encountered the concept of Buen Vivir, or Vivir Bien, was in February 2024 during the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6).

What happens when we meet someone for the first time? No, not always love at first sight! But there is something called - the first impression of a person that remains in our mind. Someone so dashing, or sober and silent, or someone very vocal,...



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