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How to Develop Good Habits ‘The best of all habits is the habit of continually striving for improvement.’ -Sir Rowland Hill In my early school years I was a poor student. I would rather be running around a field with my friends kicking a ball than paying attention in class. Even as I write about…

How to cope with depression Depression is an insidious disease that strikes at any time and at any age. Depression and anxiety appear differently at different stages of the life cycle. Key stages of life to watch out for depression and anxiety include: For youths depression and anxiety often have their onset in the teenage…

Moving Away from the “Black Dog” Depression Metaphor The term “black dog” is often used in conversations about depression. For many people, this metaphor describes a state of depression characterized by sadness or lack of will, including the loss of desire to partake in activities you once loved. This metaphor can be helpful for adults…

Bringing Together Two Worlds Apart The student came to the teacher, and before the student could speak, the teacher asked four words, ‘What do you want?’ The student replied, ‘What do you mean by asking me what do I want?’ The teacher responded, ‘What do YOU want?’ The student replied, ‘I never thought I could…

Integrity: Living a Life of Honesty and Character As an employer of others, the qualifications nor the CV that has been presented to me by a prospective employee has rarely impressed me. I look deeper than that. I am not overly concerned with what they know, but rather with whom they are and the principles…