Cognition

23
Apr

Just relax

Just relax         This is an expression we’ve all heard and we’ve all probably used. We’re constantly told to just let go and relax as though that’s something that happens at the snap of a finger. Relaxing is something …

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08
Apr

Life, goals and happiness…

Life, goals and happiness…         I recently got into a cab and after the common courtesies I got into a conversation with my driver. He asked me about what I did and what I was planning on …

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09
Mar

Plastic Surgery for self-esteem?

Plastic Surgery for self-esteem?             I Recently saw a television program about plastic surgery that highlighted the risks and dangers involved in  cosmetic operations. The program suggested that in surveys conducted in the UK, over …

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15
Feb

Pursuing ‘There’

Pursuing ‘there’   There is always a ‘there’ – that something we’re trying to reach, accomplish or achieve. It’s often what we fixate upon and what dominates our thoughts, feelings and dreams. Without fail though, there is always another ‘there’ …

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25
Jan

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions     Happy New Year Readers! While December tends to be a season of indulgence, celebration and setting resolutions, January tends to be filled with feelings of defeat and shame when those resolutions don’t immediately come true. …

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30
Dec

CONTROL

CONTROL…   This morning I’m sitting in the waiting lounge at London City Airport next to a display board lined with delayed and cancelled flights. My flight is still currently listed as delayed and the time for further information keeps …

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09
Dec

Navigating the River

Navigating the River Today, as I ride the train down to my final acting class of the semester, rushing to get there on time, loaded with brownies and props for my scene. I’m taken aback by how quickly time moves. …

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25
Nov

Trusting Your Instincts

Trusting Your Instincts   The past couple of weeks have required me to make decisions in situations where I had to figure out what was right and what was wrong. Normally right and wrong is clear – Don’t steal, don’t …

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08
Nov

Getting sh*t done, end of procrastination!

Getting sh*t done, end of procrastination! Now I’ve never really been one for procrastination, although I’m sure that there have been occurrences over the years, I have experienced being so overwhelmed that I feel frozen though. Perhaps some would call …

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26
Oct

Checking In VS. Checking Out

Checking In VS. Checking Out Recently I’ve had a lot on my plate with school, work and pending plans – emotionally, it’s also been a lot, it can exciting and fun as well as hard work and sometimes scary and …

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