Tag: happiness
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What Is ‘Flow-State’ and Why Does it Matter?
When was the last time you recall being so immersed in a task that you don’t notice external factors or time passing you by? All of a sudden you peer at your watch and two hours have whizzed by and you feel a smug sense of satisfaction about the amount of work you have achieved. […]
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How to be Happier
As someone who has dealt with various fluctuations in my mental health throughout my life, I am perpetually interested in the subject matter of happiness. More specifically, I am interested in learning about the factors that influence our happiness, and conversely, the facets of our lives which lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety and […]
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The Aimless Scroll: Are We Wasting Our Lives on Social Media?
A world without social media platforms and mobile phones might seem foreign to young people growing up in today’s world, but for most of us it was the norm. Whilst I was introduced to this technology at a relatively young age, I spent a fair chunk of my childhood removed from the influences of social […]
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The Importance of Defining “Success” on Your Own Terms
“Success” is an ambiguous and elusive term. When we are younger and we are asked what our goals and dreams are for the future, a common response to proffer is the vague “to be successful” reply. It is as though we provide this response automatically, with the assumption that there is one objective and single […]
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How to Turn a Bad Day Around
Just like any start to my day, I woke up at 5.00am. It was dark outside, because even the sun thinks I’m insane for starting my day so early. I slowly climbed out of bed. I felt a heaviness in my chest as I trudged to the kitchen and flicked on the kettle. Shoulders hunched […]
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Factors That Influence our Happiness
When you were younger and you were asked about your dreams and goals for adulthood, it’s likely you envisioned a mansion with a glistening pool, an outrageously attractive spouse, and a shiny black BMW. You probably had dreams about being a famous actress or singer with adoring fans on every continent, despite having as much […]
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