What is “brain rot”: a modern phenomenon? I have recently heard of a new word. “Brain rot”. I am sure you have probably heard of this term too! If we had to work out the meaning, we would surely think of a strange image of a rotten brain! Brain rot can be defined as anContinue reading “Mindless scrolling & Brain Rot!”
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Diagnosed with MS during my teacher training! *Inspirational story*
My Graduation 23/09/2023 Graduation I would often think of the day that I would graduate as a teacher. I would imagine walking across the stage with head held high, smiling from ear to ear. You see, it wasn’t easy. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis only last year, aged merely 28. I was already sufferingContinue reading “Diagnosed with MS during my teacher training! *Inspirational story*”
The different jobs that I have had.
For my first ever job, I began volunteering at my local library. I was approximately 16. When I had started my A-Levels, I worked for a few months as a cleaner. I would go to work after college. During my undergraduate degree, I had worked with the NHS as a freelance interpreter at hospitals andContinue reading “The different jobs that I have had.”
What is the connection between reading and personal success?
You might have heard that the average CEO reads around 52 books a year.Therefore, they read roughly a book a week. There is no denying that CEO’s andexecutives are indeed exceedingly successful people. How does this statisticmake you feel? Can you recall what your initial reaction was when you heard about this somewhat surprising statistic?Continue reading “What is the connection between reading and personal success?”
What is ‘growth mindset’ and why is it so important for achieving personal success?
Dr. Carl Dweck is a famous psychologist, especially known for her Mindset Theory (1999). She coined the terms “growth” and “fixed” to describe the different types of mindsets one can have. In her extensive research, Dweck found that students who had a fixed mindset were afraid to fail so they were very hesitant to tryContinue reading “What is ‘growth mindset’ and why is it so important for achieving personal success?”
A Millennial’s thoughts on Social Media
If I were to ask you the following question, how would you answer? “Why are many Millennials and those born after so addicted to using social media?” Perhaps your answer would be something to do with the fact social media became more prevalent and widespread around the early 2000s. These young people were born atContinue reading “A Millennial’s thoughts on Social Media”
Short story about procrastination!
What is that appalling sound and where is it coming from? I ask myself. The ear-piercing shrill fills the tiny room. My heart starts beating, almost mimicking the rhythm of that unknown sound. In fact, they are in sync. Immediately, my focus turns to stopping that sound! My eyes are screwed shut. I struggle toContinue reading “Short story about procrastination!”
Future content?
Hello, thank you for being here. So, I started blogging about lifestyle and business opportunities a couple of years ago. I got back into it as I really enjoy writing and sharing ideas. I am not sure exactly what my focus is or should be. What I do know is that I want to shareContinue reading “Future content?”
Why should I be using Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?
What exactly is fluoride? This is the important question we need to address. So, perhaps you have heard this term before. You may be thinking to yourself, where did I hear this word? You might remember that you have heard it at your last visit to your dentist. In fact, you might be thinking thatContinue reading “Why should I be using Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?”
Is Financial Freedom attainable or is it merely a Utopian dream?
I would like for you to really focus and think carefully about what you visualise when you read the following phrases. Try to imagine yourself being able to describe your own lifestyle using these phrases. -Laptop lifestyle -Financial security So, you probably visualised a life where you are essentially your own boss. One where youContinue reading “Is Financial Freedom attainable or is it merely a Utopian dream?”
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