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Book Review: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor is a renowned lecturer at Harvard University who specialises in positive psychology. In Achor’s book ‘The Happiness Advantage’ he presents 7 principles that you should capitalise in order to use the Happiness Advantage. These principles are as followed with a short description: #1 The Happiness Advantage It’s important to remember that success doesn’tContinue reading “Book Review: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor”

Artist Spotlight

I thought I would do a quick spotlight on some of my favourite artists that I’ve been following for a while. These are all amazing people and if you’re interested, please show them some support if you can! Most of them have websites and prints up for sale and I’m sure they would appreciate itContinue reading “Artist Spotlight”

Improve Your Study Habits With These 8 Apps

Studying from home is hard. To make study a little easier, we have compiled a list of phone apps and chrome extensions you can use to boost your productivity and get more out of your day. Phone Apps Progress of Project The Progress of Project is a project management app. When I work on assignments,Continue reading “Improve Your Study Habits With These 8 Apps”

My Art Supplies: Pens, Paints & Paper

An Overview Mostly, I fill out pages of my sketchbook/journal – the blue leather one. I prefer using watercolours because I find it quick and easy to set up and clean so it I can squeeze quick doodles and sketches between other things. I’m also by no means, a professional, it’s just a very relaxingContinue reading “My Art Supplies: Pens, Paints & Paper”

My 2020 Doodle Planner

For those of you who don’t know, when I am not in quarantine I am VERY busy. I work as a restaurant bartender, mentor at my university, freelance bar tend, volunteer with two different organisations, study at university full-time and keep up a social life. So as you can imagine, I depend on my plannerContinue reading “My 2020 Doodle Planner”

Currently Reading Update #1

10th April Update! One of my 2020 resolutions was to read more widely and consistently (which hasn’t been working too well so far), but there’s been an attempt. Hopefully I pick up the pace soon and commit to what I’ve started. Going to hold myself accountable and make sure I finish and review these booksContinue reading “Currently Reading Update #1”