Category: Mind Space
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Trapped in a Room Full of Open Windows
Growing up, I had plenty of reasons to believe I was stupid. That’s the thing about the mind – tell it a lie often enough, it starts to believe it’s the truth. That’s not my line, by the way. It’s usually attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. My belief that I was stupid wasn’t…
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These Are the Good Ol’ Days
At the time of writing this, I have exactly 9 years and 4 months’ experience as a twenty-something-year-old. Which means I’m left with exactly 8 months before entering a new decade – my 30s. Like any other birthday, I know nothing will magically change when I reach that age. Sure, I might gain a fresher…
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Why Isn’t Everyone Like Me?
If you have a sibling who’s a few years older or younger than you, you might remember how your parents used to dress you in matching outfits. In my case, it was me and my younger brother – and I hated it. Hated how my mum always made us wear those denim ‘3 quarter’ shorts…
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Preparing Kids for a Future That Doesn’t Exist
Some folks are really impressive. They know from the time they arrive in this world what they want to be… and most of the time, they become that or those things. Really impressive stuff (inserts clapping emoji)!! I wasn’t one of those kids. Honestly, I can’t even remember what I said when teachers asked, “What…