If it was easy everyone would do it. I think most have heard this phrase, or variants of it. What is comfortable? How do we achieve this state of ‘comfort’? The answers to these questions are things I have sought after my entire personal, and professional, life. When we are infants, and then toddlers,...
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Wouldn’t it be nice if everything could just go smoothly and easily? Yea, we know where this is headed. Many of us feel like we go through an ebb and flow of good times and bad times which is why when a difficult situation pops up, our emotions often heighten, and we go back...
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Creativity is a fulfilling outlet that allows the mind to adventure and explore. Through multiple mediums, we can bring joy and satisfaction to the deeper parts of ourselves. When it comes to being creative in your everyday life, what are you doing to harness your creative power? Being creative is so important to our...
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Communication plays an important role in our personal and professional lives. From organising your family to presenting to the Board. Communicating effectively so your message is clearly understood is something we all hope to achieve. But how many times have you walked away wondering if you were understood correctly or left questioning what the...
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When you teach a general education course, most students walk into that classroom because the class is a graduation requirement. While I may have some students with an interest in my subject of history and government, I cannot rely on that when I develop lectures or deliver material. When teaching, the instructor must develop...
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Researching library databases can be frustrating and it is usually the most dreaded part of writing a paper. Many results do not match your keywords and you are left reading through irrelevant information wasting precious time and stressing out. Using Boolean searches will save you time and ensure relevant information appears in your results....
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Although many people may believe they need a professional to help them improve their mental and emotional well-being, there are actually many things you can do yourself to help in this area. Remember, things like your emotions, your thoughts, and your physical body are all connected in intricate ways that science is still reeling...
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“What do we lose when our native language becomes extinct?” was the question discussed among delegates of an ethnic minority language community called Iu Mien in northern Thailand in 2019. Iu Mien is spoken by approximately 50,000 people in Thailand. It is one of over 70 languages, such as Akha, Hmong, Patani Malay, etc.,...
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Public speaking is an important part of most professions, and our lives. Practice ways to captivate and engage your audience each time you speak. Whether this is your first time speaking in front of an audience or you do it every day, here are some tips that are simple reminders to help you successfully...
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In the past decades, mental health and well-being have been one of the most neglected states of human health in different settings and across various circumstances. Furthermore, the overall well-being of final-year university students who are about to conclude their respective studies is, in most cases, overlooked. However, with the commencement of this decade,...
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