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A positive change I made in my life was to decide to take up mixed martial arts, MMA, as a hobby. I was never especially good at sport, or that bad at sport really – but I was not really that interested or enthusiastic about sports, so I never got involved in much. And that also meant that I didn’t really get much exercise. I enjoyed walking a lot, but living in the centre of a huge city, well… it’s not an ideal place to go for pleasant walks. Anyway, one day I was eating in a restaurant and a guy was going round handing out leaflets. I took the leaflet and looked at it, and it was advertising a martial arts centre really near to my home. I stopped the guy and asked him a few questions – the type of martial arts looked different to traditional Chinese ones like wushu, and it attracted my attention, it piqued my interest. We got chatting and he said that I could go for two free sessions before committing to a membership – that way I could decide whether I liked the classes or not. 

So, I decided to go for the trial lesson the following day, and I loved it. I went to the second free session, and I loved it too. I’d never felt inspired by a physical activity or sport like this before, so it was quite a novelty for me. I signed up and started on the course, and months have gone by and I’m still going twice a week and sometimes also on weekends to. I am aiming to enter a competition this summer – I’ve made loads of new, motivated and interesting friends, and I’ve got myself much fitter and stronger. 

So, all in all, this was a really positive change I made in my life that I’m still really happy with.

Basic stuff like work schedules and meal planning - nobody wants to stare at an empty fridge wondering what to eat for dinner. People plan social activities too, especially on weekends, like meeting friends or going to movies. Parents are constantly planning around their kids' activities - school pickups, soccer practice, birthday parties. Many people use calendars or apps to track appointments, deadlines, and important dates. Some people plan their workouts or budget their spending. Though honestly, a lot of daily planning is just trying to figure out how to fit everything in without going crazy or being late for everything.

Absolutely! Without it, you're constantly stressed and running behind. Good time management means you're not always rushing around or missing deadlines. It also gives you more free time because you're more efficient with tasks. I used to be terrible at this and would procrastinate until the last minute, which made everything more stressful than it needed to be. Now I try to plan ahead and it's made a huge difference. Though some people go overboard and schedule every minute of their day, which seems exhausting. The key is finding a balance between being organized and still having flexibility for spontaneous things.


Career changes are really common, especially when people realize they're unhappy or want better work-life balance. Moving to different cities or countries happens a lot too, for jobs or relationships or just wanting a fresh start. Lifestyle changes like getting healthier, exercising more, or changing eating habits. Relationship changes - getting married, divorced, making new friends. People often renovate their homes or change their appearance with new haircuts or clothing styles. Technology forces changes too - learning new apps, adapting to new work systems. Most changes happen gradually, but sometimes major life events force sudden changes.

It depends on the reasons and how frequently we're talking. Changing jobs every few years can be good for gaining experience, increasing salary, and avoiding getting stuck in a rut. My friend job-hopped and doubled her salary in five years. But changing every six months looks bad to employers and doesn't give you time to really learn and grow. Some stability is good for building expertise and professional relationships. Plus, constantly starting over is exhausting and stressful. I think changing jobs when you have good reasons - better opportunities, toxic workplace, career growth - makes sense, but not just because you're bored.

Definitely young people! They have fewer responsibilities tying them down - no mortgage, kids, or established career to worry about. Young people are still figuring out what they want, so they experiment more with jobs, relationships, living situations. They're also more comfortable with technology and adapting to new things. Older people tend to value stability more and have invested too much in their current situation to change easily. Though some older people do make dramatic changes when their kids leave home or they retire - like moving abroad or starting new hobbies. But generally, the younger you are, the more open you are to change.


It should be based on merit, not age, but that's easier said than done. Young people often bring fresh ideas, energy, and tech skills that older workers might lack. They're also more willing to take risks and adapt to change. But older workers have experience, wisdom, and usually better judgment from dealing with various situations. They've also often invested more time in the company and deserve recognition for loyalty. Honestly, the best approach is probably promoting based on performance and potential, regardless of age. Though I understand why companies sometimes favor younger workers - they're seen as the future and might stay longer if they see advancement opportunities.