Roselle Umlas

Nov 7, 2024 | baselinemag.com | Roselle Umlas

You’ve probably heard the term “quiet quitting”, where employees do the bare minimum – they put in no more time, effort, or energy into their job than absolutely necessary. But what about its managerial counterpart, “silent firing”? Despite its new-ish name, this practice has actually been around a long time, especially for companies who want to spare themselves from all the costs involved in an upfront dismissal.

Nov 4, 2024 | baselinemag.com | Roselle Umlas

What exactly makes a life low-quality? Is it a lack of money? A lack of status and influence? Surprisingly, it’s usually not about those things at all. People can have every material comfort and still feel deeply unsatisfied (think Jay Gatsby or Ebenezer Scrooge). If you look at what we know about human nature from a psychological standpoint, you’ll see that a low-quality life stems from something much deeper and subtler. I’m talking about more abstract matters like attitude, character, and purpose.

Oct 20, 2024 | baselinemag.com | Roselle Umlas

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself; you lie in wait for yourself in caverns and forests.”It’s an idea I fully understand, as for many years, I was my own worst enemy indeed. I didn’t realize how much I was sabotaging myself until I looked back and saw how often I had held myself back from opportunities. And I often wonder how much farther I could’ve gone in life if only I hadn’t gotten in my own way.

Sep 3, 2024 | hackspirit.com | Roselle Umlas

Quality is something we always consider when making a purchase. We spend so much time focusing on the quality of the things we buy, from the latest gadgets to the cars we drive.  But how often do we stop and think about our own quality as a person? Just like anything else, we can upgrade ourselves too. And we should, because we live in a larger world that will be much kinder and softer if we all strive to be better people. How do you get started on that?

Jul 30, 2024 | hackspirit.com | Roselle Umlas

If you’ve ever been in a relationship long enough for the honeymoon stage to wear off, you’re probably familiar with what so often happens next – boredom. Boredom isn’t exactly a dealbreaker, and it definitely isn’t a good enough reason to dump your SO. It’s quite common, even with couples who love each other deeply. That said, some lucky ones do manage to beat the odds, simply because they’re smart enough to practice certain daily habits that keep the spark alive.