For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to pick up needlecraft as a hobby. I took a sewing class a couple of years back but found handling small needles and a sewing machine too troublesome. I don’t remember what exactly prompted me to try crocheting, I think I may have stumbled upon a YouTube video and…
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In 2019, I read 54 books in total. That’s the most books I’ve ever read within a span of 12 months. One of the reasons I was able to read more than usual is because I explored reading graphic novels. Graphic novels are relatively quick reads and if the storyline is good, it can be an enjoyable reading experience. I…
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How many of us create New Year’s resolutions only to abandon our efforts two or three weeks into January or February? I’m sure many of us (myself included) are guilty of this. One of the first things Michael Hyatt shares in his book is that “less than 10% of New Years Resolutions are ultimately successful.” In The Best Year Ever,…
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A few months ago I completed my Licensed Practitioner of NLP course; a beginners course that teaches the basics of NLP. The course was great, highly intensive and was, in my opinion, an excellent session to learn the basic concepts and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I learned a lot from the course and I have to admit, I was slightly…
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Where the Crawdads Sing begins with a heartbreaking start; introducing us to a six-year-old Kya who is abandoned first by her mother wanting to escape an alcoholic and abusive husband. Without the protection of their mother, Kya’s elder siblings leave as well, one after another. Leaving her behind with a father who was mostly absent. For a few short years,…
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