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Mastering Patience: The Power and Wisdom of Delayed Gratification

February 28, 2024

We live In a society that often celebrates instant results and immediate rewards. The art of delayed gratification stands as a virtue that transcends time. Delayed gratification, the ability to resist the allure of instant pleasures in favour of long-term goals, is a skill that not only contributes to personal success but also cultivates resilience, discipline, and a profound understanding of the value of patience. 1. The Marshmallow Test: The concept of delayed gratification gained prominence through the iconic Stanford…

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Happy New Year!!!

January 1, 2023

To say I am excited to start a new year is an understatement. I am elated! The joy of knowing I am about to embark on a new adventure and explore a new side of me is making me hold on to the edge of my seat. The two days in the year that I feel like a new creature ready to explore the world are my Birthday and the New Year. For me, it’s important to see these two…

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Do we Have the Right Role Models in Modern Society?

March 15, 2022

I’m a woman who is very passionate about protecting the younger generation. They are after all the leaders of tomorrow, and what we instil in them today is how the world will be shaped tomorrow.  Anyone who hasn’t been living exclusively in a cave for the past two decades can tell that what we call modern society is spiralling down a path of destruction. The calibre of role models I had growing up is shockingly different from the ‘supposed’ role…

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Are You a Lunatic?

February 3, 2022

The word lunatic is often thrown around carelessly, but what does it really mean to be a lunatic? A lunatic is a person who is mentally ill and behaves in a dangerous, erratic way. The word derives from lunaticus meaning “of the moon” or “moonstruck“ Before we start pointing accusing fingers at who is or isn’t a lunatic let me break things down for you. Lunar means Moon. What, you might ask, does the moon have to do with people who tic mentally? I’ll break…

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My 2 Weeks in Seclusion + Detox and Cleanse Diet. What Were the Benefits?

October 31, 2021

A few months ago, I got the urge to go into seclusion. It wasn’t really a new feeling as I’m an introvert and I enjoy my alone time. However, this time the urge was more intense and compelling. It felt almost like my body wanted me to disconnect completely from the world and reconnect with itself. I spoke to my brother about this, and he suggested I research spending a weekend in a monastery. Monasteries are famous for housing nuns…

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How I Perfected Losing and Gaining Weight Hassle-free.

August 24, 2021

I would like to start by stating that I am not a weight loss expert or professional. The knowledge I share here comes from years of me struggling to either lose or gain weight. I grew up watching my father workout daily to keep fit and healthy, and I suppose I picked up a few skills from him. I’ve had an interest in working out as early as the age of twelve and I haven’t stopped ever since. One thing I can say I…

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3 Simple Steps of Overcoming Psychological Trauma

August 22, 2021

Psychological Trauma is not uncommon or rare and we all experience a form of it sometime in our lives. It arises when we have experienced a traumatic event. An example of what is considered a traumatic event is the loss of a loved one. Others include war, abuse, the loss of a close friendship, witnessing another person experience a traumatic event et cetra. Psychological Trauma is linked to several mental health disorders, and this association often adds a negative connotation…

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Why Playing Sims 4 is Good for Adults Who Need Motivation

August 21, 2021

Anyone who has played the sims game, especially sims 4 knows it’s a simulation game that mimics real-life activities. Your Sim wakes, eats, exercises, goes to work, dates, marries, dies, and the list goes on. A very important part of the Sims 4 game is the aspiration your sim chooses and works towards achieving. The sims 4 provides the gamer with a list of life aspirations to choose from. A list of some of my favorites are: Athletic aspiration– where…

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