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Growth, A Nuanced Dialect
Read more: Growth, A Nuanced DialectYou, and the World Anglesea Beach, Melbourne (2022, Author’s own) Ahh so long then, since I last picked up the metaphorical pen and paper. I’ve finally lost me five-o-clock shadow and it feels great to be back. Growth is a simple, yet big word. There is much meaning within. It is so often seen, so often…
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Who Sets the Standards For Our Happiness?
Read more: Who Sets the Standards For Our Happiness?When are we truly happy? Picturesque views from Chefchaouen, Morocco (2019, Author’s Own) Happiness is something we perpetually chase — sometimes it’s a breeze, sometimes it’s a struggle. Regardless of who you are, where you are, and whatever situation you’re in, happiness is always being sought after. We tend to think that happiness lies in success, money, fame,…
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The Difference between Happiness and Satisfaction and How to Achieve Both
Read more: The Difference between Happiness and Satisfaction and How to Achieve BothFor which should we work towards? The Search of Happiness and Satisfaction in Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand (2017, Author’s own) Everybody wants to be happy. Every ticking second. Yet, very few of us think about what it means to be happy, and so most of us probably don’t even know what happiness is all about. Today, we…
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Intolerance of Uncertainty and How to Embrace It
Read more: Intolerance of Uncertainty and How to Embrace ItThe fruit of life Staring off into the uncertain future in Hof, Iceland (2016, Author’s own) Life is filled with uncertainty — an almost inexorable march of daily life. The world of late has been floundering about an array of crises. We’re going through major shifts in political and social landscapes, a global pandemic, and significant changes in…
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I didn’t Shave for a Week, and My Productivity Quadrupled.
Read more: I didn’t Shave for a Week, and My Productivity Quadrupled.It’s possible to procrastinate constructively Sky-high productivity levels in Singapore (2020, Author’s own) Not shaving your facial hair really has no implications in improving one’s productivity, no. They’re two independent statements — the former is a short update of my life, the latter the topic of this piece. Now that I’ve gotten your attention, let’s talk productivity. To…
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Heroes & Villains: A Reflection of Culture
Read more: Heroes & Villains: A Reflection of CultureDo you champion Harry Potter or Lord Voldemort? Stunning view of Mount Aspiring/ Tititea, New Zealand (2017, Author’s own) Hi friends, this piece is inspired by the Unbreakable trilogy I’ve recently watched with my family. It was a fun albeit tiring piece to write- I was literally firing on all cylinders working on this one. So…
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Positivity, but make it Toxic.
Read more: Positivity, but make it Toxic.The darker side of ‘good vibes only’… This is me posing in Choi hung Estate, Hong Kong (2019, Author’s own) Howdy folks, I hope this article finds you well in a comfortable state- PJs donned with a sweet fruity cuppa in hand. Today we touch on toxic positivity, a topic perhaps unfamiliar to most guilty parties.…
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Beautiful Day innit?
Read more: Beautiful Day innit?Crickets chirping Taking in the fresh air at Harbourside Fremantle, Australia (2018, Author’s own) Hey friends, I’m speaking to you after a sapping week that felt like a prolonged rainy night- Work, 3am football and stressing over university applications. Alas, it is all but over so hurrah to that! Today we chew over conversations, the weather…
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On Your Own Terms
Read more: On Your Own TermsLife is the sum of all your choices. Capturing the dancing Aurora Borealis in Finland (2018, Author’s own) Howdy folks! Today, we talk about choice, personal satisfaction and defying conventions. I’ll make it as light as possible so let’s get right into it! Alrighty, this definitely sets the tone for the read..absolute banger of a song…
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Brief Tranquility, you need it
Read more: Brief Tranquility, you need itLiving La Vida Loca A snapshot of the beautiful Royal Crescent, Bath, England (2020, Author’s own) Heya mates! This is an abstract blend of my personal experiences and introspection in these uncertain, trying times. I’ll be talking about family, inspirations, music and everything in between. If someone asks, this is where I’ll be where I’ll be…Feel…