Alissa Mak

New year, new me. Vision boards, journaling, affirmations, you name it. Manifestation techniques have grown popular the last few years, but does it truly increase luck and chances for success? Yes, it works Manifestation is not some sort of witchcraft, but it’s a way to “brainwash” yourself to believe that. At its core, manifestation is essentially rewiring your brain so that it filters out all the negative and feeds it with the positive. It’s the equivalent to using the Google search engine....

Individuals dealing with addiction in society can be compared to a revolving door – they come and go. However, the situation becomes critical when the number of people seeking help increases rapidly, overcrowding the space and leaving little room for those who need to step forward. It's essential to address these consequences, but the question remains: how can we effectively provide support when the need continues to grow? Addicts – What’s the Big Deal? Prominent drug addiction in society can...

As an American-born Chinese, you’re almost destined to be crushed by the reality that is our society. Growing up with a blend of different cultures and expectations, many struggle to discover their identity, and are in a constant dilemma between conforming to societal norms and reinforcing personal cultural heritage. It’s an identity crisis that is much more complex than meets the eye, a topic that is “just a phase” expected of you to experience. Before we move on, I’d like to point out that...