News: self-discovery
Discovering a new recipe with panko
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It was one of the proudest moments in the mid-semester break when I tried to make a new dish and messed up the kitchen with cooking powder.
One answer ChatGPT can’t give
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As we watch ChatGPT and other AI disrupt the world around us in real-time, we need to remember that one area can’t be answered by technology alone — how to live effectively as ourselves.
Being okay in my own company
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I'm learning to differentiate between being alone and spending time with myself.
Stuck in a cycle
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In an era where trends are moving faster than ever, they are not always accessible or realistic to follow. It’s not easy to switch up your bedroom from minimalist Scandinavian architecture to eclectic art interiors.
Whale migration
Oh August, I feel like you went by too quickly. The last weeks of winter have always been celebrated with a migration of sorts and this annual retreat has become a tradition. One that always felt like a rebirth, and I will always be grateful to winter’s chill for the darkness that makes fires burn brighter and hotter.
Why don't we take our own advice?
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Even as a blogger for mental health, I know that I don't listen to myself all the time.
Review: 4 brilliant TED talks
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Here is my collation of the 4 best TED talks for self development or even if you’re a little curious about the mechanisms of the world.
Why is dating so hard?
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I don't know whether it's because of covid or it's just me but dating is really hard. I'm in my 20s, I'm young, I’m fun, I’m busy, I've grown to love myself and be self-aware, I know how to look after myself and not put a relationship in front of everything else, I have a lot of free time, I know what I want, it should be easy right? Unfortunately no, its not.
Stigma and help-seeking
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