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  • travel

    15 Essential Things You Need to Do Before You Travel

      Planning a holiday is like playing Jenga. You need to be cautious, and you need to think long-term before making any sudden decisions. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or whether this is your first international trip, make sure you do these 15 things before you leave the country. It could be the difference between travel […]

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    How to Achieve Work-Life Balance

      “Something needs to change. I never see you anymore,” my husband of two months said. At the time, I was teaching Year 2, and honestly, my career was my life. I worked constantly, hopelessly striving to complete the never-ending to-do list of research, planning, marking, assessment creation, incident reports and responding to parents. In […]

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    15 Ways to Feel Happier

      As the psychologist William James said, “The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” In other words, if we choose to be happy, we can be! Happiness doesn’t always come easily, but by applying the following 15 ideas on a consistent basis, you can […]

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    10 Long-Term Side Hustles to Make Extra Money

      According to Bankrate.com, 28% of millennials have a side hustle. A study by Bentley University also found that 67% of millennials said their career goals involved starting a business. We’re a generation of entrepreneurs, but while some of us hustle to eventually start their own business, many do it to make money to supplement […]

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    50 Wedding Accounts You Need to Follow on Instagram

      Keeping up with trends is hard. Everything changes so quickly. The wedding industry is no different from the fashion industry, in this respect, so you need a resource that isn’t limited by publication dates. You want a wedding resource that’s current and can present you with changes at a moment’s notice. What’s this mysterious […]

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    How to Batch Your Work to Increase Productivity

      Don’t you ever just wish there were more hours in day? Not even to do anything extraordinary, just to, you know, sleep. I know I have. When dealing with competing demands, you’d think the best way to get more done would be to multitask, right? Wrong. The better method is actually to batch your […]

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    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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    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 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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    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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