I have been in love with reading since a young age. Like I believe many of us, as a teen, I’ve read tons of books and was probably caught up in a book most of the time. But, growing up, responsibilities and distractions came in the way and I couldn’t read as much. Last year, … [Read more...] about My 2021 in books: A reading year in review
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I Feel Bad About Leaving My Job
I’m 22, have a Bachelor’s degree, working towards my Masters, and I feel tremendous guilt about handing in my notice for my job. You may think I am a social worker worried about the safety of children, or a conservationist fretting about the seasons' turtle hatchings, or … [Read more...] about I Feel Bad About Leaving My Job
The Top 10 Jobs for Your Garden this Winter
After a busy year in the garden, the start of the cold season means that you can finally put the shovel to rest for a few months. However, this doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do until spring: to the contrary, autumn and winter are key to setting up your garden for success … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Jobs for Your Garden this Winter
Student Guide on Preparing for Tomorrow
Have you ever had a restless evening? By restless I mean you feel irritated because there is nothing to do, everyone else seems like they have things going on and you are stuck in your home. Usually, when I have a restless evening it is because I have a big day coming up and I … [Read more...] about Student Guide on Preparing for Tomorrow
All the Hype About ‘Romanticising Your Life’
You must have seen several Tiktoks and Instagram reels titled ‘romanticize your life’ and ‘feeling like the main character’. You must be wondering what exactly is ‘romanticising your life’ and ‘being the main character’? What is all this hype about? How does this work? Does this … [Read more...] about All the Hype About ‘Romanticising Your Life’
Embracing Body Positivity
Body positivity is slowly (but surely) becoming normalised in today's society. To love your body is empowering, reviving, and to be quite frankly honest: difficult. But before I dive into this, I would like to state that I am not an influencer. I am not a professional at … [Read more...] about Embracing Body Positivity
Dyscalculia vs Maths Dyslexia
Dyscalculia is often mistakenly labelled as maths dyslexia, however, the term is defined as a condition that involves severe difficulties with mathematics. Both conditions create a learning barrier surrounding maths, but dyscalculia goes beyond the struggles that dyslexia … [Read more...] about Dyscalculia vs Maths Dyslexia
Journaling: why I do it and what it does for me
To have been asked to write this is, in truth, a shock. Sure, I post my stuff on Instagram and sure, I appreciate likes and follows like anyone else, but for someone to have contacted me and asked me to write about my journaling journey based on that is just insane. Nonetheless, … [Read more...] about Journaling: why I do it and what it does for me