How to determine your feelings By Cassie (cynefin) Sometimes when you're struggling with something, it can be hard to acknowledge or put words to how you're feeling. This can cause frustration or difficulty communicating with others. Here are a few things to try when you're coming up blank. Assign a color to your feelings. It doesn't have to be the typical "I'm feeling blue" or "I'm seeing red" either. If that's helpful, go for it. If not, dig deeper: maybe you're a...
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New Year's resolutions list By Emmie (Golfing girl) A lot of people make New Year's resolutions every year and they do not accomplish what they have picked and just give up because they either pick too many things or they are unable to complete what they have picked. Let's try a different way and see how we can complete our New Year's resolutions list together. Step one, make a list of things that you want to do or change about yourself. For example, exercise more, helping out...
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Staying committed to your goals By Jen (Ethereal.) Make sure your goals are attainable and give yourself a reasonable amount of time to accomplish them. Don’t get carried away with ideas and dreams, stay realistic! Having a to-do list and a planner handy will really help at keeping yourself organized when it comes to your goals, as well as anything else you have to get done. Talk to people and let them know that you are trying to commit to doing (or dropping) something...
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Ice skating for beginners By Emmie (Golfing girl) Ice skating can be a fun activity at any time of the year. Have you ever tried ice skating? If you haven't, why not give it a try because it is so much fun to go with friends or family members and you will enjoy spending time together. Here are some tips if you are new to this. Here are a few ways to stay safe online.
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Fall walks or hikes By Emmie (Golfing girl) The benefits of going outside for a walk are well known, but when it starts to get colder it can be hard to find the motivation when you can stay huddled up indoors. So what are fall walks and hikes? Have you ever tried to go on them before? You can try doing this with your friends or family members and if you have pets you can bring them along with you too. You will all have so much fun together and you will see such beautiful...

How to find a new hobby by Charlie (Horsefeathers.) Whatever stage of life you’re in, it’s important to regularly engage in hobbies that bring you joy and fulfilment. However, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all of the options out there. If you’re on the hunt for a new hobby, take a look at the points below for some guidance. Think about what you enjoyed when you were younger. Are there any hobbies you had as a child that you might like to pick up again? As you get...

Online schooling By Cassie (Cassiopeia.) When people think about their school environment, what comes to mind? Most people probably think of fellow classmates running through the halls before the bell rings, whilst some would think of sitting at their kitchen table, with their books before them, taking instructions from their parent. For a few, learning in front of a computer could come to mind as well. Education is a broad spectrum that can be taught in many different settings....
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Law enforcement: an insight into policing By Emma (Golfing girl) When you hear the words 'Law enforcement' you think of so many things. They are the ones who protect us from harm no matter what is happening. People who take on these jobs are putting their lives out there for us so that we can be safe. Some of them may not make it back to their own families and they still go to work everyday. Being a police officer is hard on that person and their family too, you never know when your last...
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4 Tips to Help You Cope With Finals Week As the summer break looms fast over the horizon, the one thing standing between you and a summer of relaxation and socializing is finals week. That boiling point of stress and worry throughout the academic year is finally coming to a head, and for most teens, this is one of the biggest weeks you have had to face so far, and it’s the culmination of your schooling for the year, all mixed in with the fear of change. Finals Stress: Just a...
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Studying In Ireland, Things To Consider Students wishing to go to Ireland are in for a treat. Ireland is a gorgeous place with verdant green hills, beautiful weather, dramatic landscapes, shamrocks, and rural villages to take your breath away. Students find Ireland an attractive place to study because of the high level of education, the post-study work visa benefits, and the ease of living. While Ireland is slightly expensive, it is not as expensive as living and studying in London. ...
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What is Galentine's Day? By Dez (Ennui.) What is Galentine's Day? Galentine's Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating and supporting the women in your life, whether family, friends, or coworkers. It is celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day. Galentine's Day was created by the show Parks and Recreation. The main character, Leslie Knope, invented Galentine's Day to celebrate the women she cared about. She treated them to a waffle brunch and surprised them with...
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