• create a capsule wardrobe

    How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

      When I saw that  picture of Kylie Jenner’s bag wardrobe, for a second, I wanted to trade places. I mean, a whole wardrobe, just for bags?! Yes, please! Advertising and social media tell us we need more of everything, but what effect is it having on our lives? Physically, more stuff equals more clutter. […]

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  • job rejection

    What I Learned From 6 Months of Job Rejection

      I’ve been unemployed for most of this year. When I decided to leave Teaching, I expected to gain a new position within a couple of months. Needless to say, that didn’t happen. I’ve applied for a lot of positions – Educational Resource Creator, Education Officer, Administrative Assistant, Library Officer, Exam Supervisor and Retail Assistant […]

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  • how to be positive

    How to Be Positive When You Feel Like Giving Up

      When things get tough, it’s natural to want to give up. “Let’s forget about working out today. You can’t do it,” that little voice says. Or maybe, “You’re never going to get where you want. Why bother?” Is this accurate? Giving up may seem appealing, but deep down, you know you want to keep […]

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  • self-care

    The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Care

    You’re staring down the barrel of another late night at work. Your house is a mess. You can’t even remember the last time you met up with your friends. In order to meet your deadlines, you eat at your desk, forget about exercise, sleep, and any unnecessary social interaction. When you’re stressed, self-care usually plummets […]

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  • make money

    5 Simple Side Hustles to Make Extra Money

      As a millennial, have you ever wondered if you’re as well off as your parents were at your age? According to SmartAsset.com, the average wage of a millennial today is estimated to be 20% lower than the average salary of a baby boomer. No wonder we all want to make more money! If you’re […]

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  • goals

    Not Achieving Your Goals? Here’s How to Fix Them

    According to research conducted by the University of Scranton, 92% of people never achieve their New Year’s goals. If it looks like you’re set to be part of this statistic, listen up! It’s not too late to turn things around! To achieve your goals, all you need is a plan and a commitment to applying […]

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  • public speaking

    15 Secrets to Successful Public Speaking

      Surveys regularly identify public speaking as the most common fear among adults. While accurate statistics are hard to come by, we can all agree that at some point we have been afraid to speak publicly for fear of risking our reputations. Despite the fear, it is possible to perform well. As an introvert and […]

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  • growth mindset

    Why You Need a Growth Mindset and How to Develop It

    At eight years old, I was told I was bad at Maths. In high school, my Maths teacher refused to support me when I wanted to join a standard class whose results wouldn’t be scaled down at the end of the year. Throughout my education, I believed that my abilities were fixed. I believed Maths […]

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  • boost your productivity

    5 Free Apps to Boost Your Productivity

      Ever get home from a hard day of work and realise you haven’t actually achieved that much? Maybe you went in with the best intentions, but something that was meant to take half an hour took three hours. Maybe you got distracted at some point, started working on something that wasn’t urgent and then […]

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    How to Plan a Wedding When You Don’t Know Where to Start

    You’re engaged! Congratulations! Do a little dance. Take a ring selfie. Unassumingly flash your new bling at random passers-by. Pretty soon you’ll have people asking you, “When’s the Big Day?” and they’ll expect you to have it all figured out. Where to begin? Well, stress not, because I will break down exactly what you need […]

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