Zulqarnain Haider
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I write short stories and poetry. I hope you find yourself in between the spaces of my words.
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Why finding success at work shouldn’t be joyless
My biggest failure was working for many years almost completely without joy. I was working for success, for money, for accolades, I was even working for a mission—but I had created this bifurcation in my mind where work was work and maybe after all the work was done, I could go and be happy somewhere. But of course, that wasn’t reality.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Confessions
5 ways to improve your bad luck
Luck can operate in strange ways. Sometimes, what feels like a curse ends up being a blessing, or a seemingly amazing opportunity turns sour and causes nothing but fear and stress. Other times, an unfortunate incident leads to more bad luck, and then more, and more. In these situations, it’s easy to feel disillusioned and powerless.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Education
The Different Methods of Book Editing
Every great book starts as a first draft. When a writer begins the book writing process, the easy part is the first task of getting their ideas on paper. Then, the real challenge begins: taking a loosely organized story and turning it into a grammatically sound, sensible publication. Book editing takes your content and refines it to its final version, ready for public distribution.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Education
Why Your Mental Health Should Be an Important Piece of Your Business Strategy
Owning a business isn’t for the faint of heart. From the ebb and flow of your income to the seemingly endless to-do lists, there’s a lot to juggle. Whether you’re a freelancer, solopreneur, self-employed, or a small to medium-sized business owner, there’s a good chance that you’ve been unintentionally putting your mental health on the back burner.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Filthy
5 Ways to Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Millions of people in the United States are living with asthma, a condition that causes your airway to become narrow, swollen, and inflamed, resulting in breathing difficulties. Some people live with minor asthma and alleviate their symptoms with rescue inhalers, while others require longer-acting inhalers and oral steroids to control their symptoms. There is no known cure for asthma, but you might have some luck reducing your asthma symptoms by doing some of the following things.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Lifehack
10 Surprising Uses for Tea Bags
De-Puff Your Eyes If a bad night’s sleep shows on your face in the form of puffy eyes, a couple of caffeinated tea bags may help. Soak them in warm water just as if you were going to make a cup of tea, then put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to chill them. One bag over each eye for 5 minutes can ease puffiness and make the blood vessels near your eyes smaller.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Filthy
how to get comfortable in bed
To Bed With You You may know how important a consistent bedtime and exercise routine are for a good night’s sleep. Maybe you have your alcohol and caffeine use down to a science, too. But what happens when you actually get to bed? What else can help you sleep better? Try these tips and tricks
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Lifehack
The Petal to the Meta
Meta’s Connect conference this week was fascinating. In ways both good and bad. It started out about as bad as one of these presentations can go,¹ but slowly built into something actually impressive. Snark and snide yielded to surprise. A comically stilted presentation got bludgeoned over the head with technology and more so just a relentless Mark Zuckerberg, selling his vision to the masses.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in 01
For a More Creative Brain
Nearly all great ideas follow a similar creative process and this article explains how this process works. Understanding this is important because creative thinking is one of the most useful skills you can possess. Nearly every problem you face in work and in life can benefit from innovative solutions, lateral thinking, and creative ideas.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Filthy
The Power of Work Friends
Summary. Despite claiming “people are our greatest asset,” too many executives still expect employees to leave their personal lives at the door when they come to work. Yet Gallup data shows that having a best friend at work is strongly linked to business outcomes, including improvements in profitability, safety, inventory control, and employee retention. And Gallup’s latest findings show that since the start of the pandemic, having a best friend at work has an even greater impact on important outcomes — like workers’ likelihood to recommend their workplace, intent to leave, and overall satisfaction. With the unavoidable increase in remote and hybrid work, best friends at work have become lifelines who provide crucial social connection, collaboration, and support for each other during times of change. The author offers four ways managers can create and maintain a friendship-friendly workplace that delivers measurable results.
By Zulqarnain Haider3 years ago in Confessions
