https://www.scmp.com/rss/502152/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com As fun as they are, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram can open you up to all manner of online dangers. While we can use the internet’s power and openness to our benefit, these qualities also mean it can be used against us. Here are five top tips for safe social networking. Check your privacy settings We often overlook this very important step when we set up social media accounts. The default for many platforms is to make your account as open to the public as possible. This is... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3029639/5-tips-help-you-stay-safe-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3029639/5-tips-help-you-stay-safe-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:14 +0000 There’s something reassuring about starting a new year with a clean slate, in many aspects of life. The days before the Lunar New Year are traditionally a time for for people to bid the old year goodbye by cleaning their homes. This “Day of Cleaning” occurs on the 28th day of the 12th lunar month (this year, that’s January 22). Whether or not you celebrate the Lunar New Year, or whether your family practises these traditions or not, it’s a good excuse to take some time to declutter your living... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3028014/5-tips-help-you-declutter-and-tidy-even-marie-kondo-would-approve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3028014/5-tips-help-you-declutter-and-tidy-even-marie-kondo-would-approve?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:08 +0000 There’s an innate human desire to constantly improve – something that extends to wanting each New Year’s Eve party to be better than the last. But this aspiration can be pretty taxing on the environment. Here are some alternative eco-friendly ideas to traditional NYE essentials that will help you start 2020 on the right foot. Make it rain Instead of tossing shiny tinsel or store-bought confetti when midnight strikes, make your own this year by shredding old newspapers or leftover wrapping paper... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/environment/article/3043920/6-ways-make-your-new-years-eve-party-more-eco-friendly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/environment/article/3043920/6-ways-make-your-new-years-eve-party-more-eco-friendly?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:00:16 +0000 If you think you'll never have to do another group project once you graduate from secondary school, then you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. The dreaded task is likely to follow you into almost any university and job you go into. You might be someone who enjoys working with other people, but that doesn’t guarantee every group project you do will be trouble-free. The more people involved in a project, the more factors are out of your control. Here are five things to consider when working with... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3027751/five-ways-survive-working-other-people-group-project-and-shine-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3027751/five-ways-survive-working-other-people-group-project-and-shine-team?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:51:05 +0000 There are many benefits to becoming an independent adult, but suddenly being solely responsible for your money can be overwhelming. If you're not careful, and don't keep track of your spending habits, it’s very easy to get carried away. To manage your money and avoid being broke, we've got seven simple tips. 1. Put it away for a rainy day Start by putting a portion of your money aside as savings. It doesn’t have to be much; even five or 10 per cent each month will add up to a nice figure by the... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/money/article/3027321/7-money-management-tips-ensure-youll-never-be-broke?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/money/article/3027321/7-money-management-tips-ensure-youll-never-be-broke?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:22:25 +0000 Nicole Moraleda Nicole Moraleda Before the arrival of the Lunar New Year, it is customary for people to say goodbye to the old year by cleaning their homes. Whether your family practices these traditions or not, why not take the day to declutter your living space?  Keep in mind, there is a difference between organising and minimising. Picking up the things scattered your bedroom floor and stuffing them into your drawer may make your room appear cleaner, but it would make more of a lasting difference if you were to get rid of... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3060258/guide-minimalism-5-tips-tidying-and-decluttering-lunar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/living/article/3060258/guide-minimalism-5-tips-tidying-and-decluttering-lunar?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:21:22 +0000