Journal

Education & Motivation

Learnings, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays and moments of reflection.

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How to make your job search more bearable

Looking for a new job sucks! No two ways about it. It is at times intensely boring, lonely, and (dare I say) soul-crushing. In this article, I share my toolbox for making your job search more bearable.

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Thinking of quitting your job? Read this

As the great philosopher Beyonce said perfectly: "You won’t break my soul!". That song received a lot of criticism for advocating quitting your job if it makes you miserable. I know, I know, a multi-millionaire telling us mere mortals to just slam the door on your miserable job is a bit out of touch.

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The art of networking

Networking doesn't have to be an intimidating and unnatural experience. I am a huge believer in networking horizontally. Read this article to find out more.

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Why slow success is best

We live in such a fast-paced world that it is easy to think success happens overnight when we compare ourselves to others highlight reels but my parents always told me to pray for slow success.

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You contain multitudes

Never feel guilty about wanting to pursue different paths. It doesn’t mean you are flaky, it means that you are someone who will explore life to its fullest.

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How reading can enhance your career

Reading can enhance every aspect of your life so it is no surprise that it can also do wonders for your career. Read this article to learn why your career will benefit if you build a reading habit.

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Dealing with the pressure to perform

We have all felt the pressure to perform but it becomes a serious problem when it is constant and overwhelming. In this article, I give you my top tips for overcoming this pressure.

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Black Lives Matter

We all have a part to play in creating a better and fairer world for everyone and it can start right now. Just because you don't realise your privilege doesn't mean it doesn't exist and it is your responsibility to educate yourself, no one else's.

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How to give a great presentation

Whatever the occasion, on hearing the news that you must do a speech the common reaction is fear. This article will not focus on why you feel this way.

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