Taking a break from toxic social media platforms
Humans do better when they avoid toxic products. Unless you’re a superhero in a Marvel film, no one benefits from exposure to asbestos, lead paint, tobacco, and radioactive substances. Toxic products are just like toxic people. It’s best to steer clear of them if you can. If you can’t avoid them, then it’s wise to […]
My goal setting pep talk for students
Students often cringe when they hear two words: goal setting. I understand this cringe factor. In high school, goal setting felt forced. I’d think, “Why are they making me do this?” and “What’s the point?”. However, once I got to university, I realised that goals are a helpful life strategy. In this article, I want […]
Virtually Amish: Lessons from the Amish
Technology can work for you or it can work against you. If I’m honest with myself, there was a time when technology was doing me more harm than good. On Facebook, I frequently fell into the comparison trap (comparing myself to people who had posted delicious dinners, amazing holiday photos, etc). On Twitter, I’d get […]
Modern life is like a show bag: The need for limits and healthy digital habits
Your attention is your most precious and valuable resource. Where I live in Perth Western Australia, there’s an event that happens once a year that demands your attention like no other: The Royal Show. At this show, there are extreme rides, giant fluffy toys to be won, baby animals you can pat, and much, much […]