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Ten rules to make an entertaining and effective presentation

Ten rules to make an entertaining and effective presentation

“Let us prepare to do our duties, and conduct ourselves in such a way that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last a thousand years, men will still say: This was their finest hour.” Thus ended Winston Churchill his third and last speech, proclaimed during the Battle of France. On May 10, 1940, the Germans […] … learn more→

How to rest to the fullest on vacation to return with charged batteries

How to rest to the fullest on vacation to return with charged batteries

Many of the readers of this article will be about to or have already started their vacation. !! Congratulations!! They not only deserve them, but, surely, they also need them to rest. Because according to various reports, more than 70% of employees experience prolonged stress and feel overworked. And it is that who has not felt at work that feeling […] … learn more→

8 Ways to finance your next home improvement or renovation project

8 Ways to finance your next home improvement or renovation project

Home improvement or renovation projects breathe new life into your property. It is the perfect way to put your home in good shape. Aside from enhancing curb appeal, it creates the opportunity to add, remove or improve certain aspects of your home. This could be giving your kitchen a makeover, installing a pool, repurposing a […] … learn more→

To really rest you don't need vacations, but rather to be able to stop

To really rest you don’t need vacations, but rather to be able to stop

In today’s world, it is increasingly common to feel saturated, without the ability to go deeper. We immerse ourselves in nothing, we feel superficial due to the large amount of information and stimuli that we constantly receive . This information overload leads to a feeling of “head clutter” or internal disorder. This adds up to a large number of […] … learn more→

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

If your kid is home sick from school, is unlimited screen time OK?

Not so long ago, if a child was home sick from school, the main screen-based entertainment was daytime television. The options were limited to The Price is Right or reruns of Home and Away. Fast forward to the present day and we have multiple streaming services, tablets, smartphones, and an endless reservoir of content made […] … learn more→

Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions

Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions

Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected. How are we to make sense of this significant digital dimension of modern life? Many questions have rightly been asked about its broader consequences for society and the economy. But there […] … learn more→

Sex or social media? The sacrifices we’re willing to make to stay online

Sex or social media? The sacrifices we’re willing to make to stay online

Your alarm clock goes off, it’s time to start your day. What’s the first thing you do? What about right before you go to bed? If your answer is scrolling social media, you’re not alone. People are spending increasing amounts of time on social media, with reports from 2023 suggesting an average worldwide usage of two and […] … learn more→

Are College kids dangerous drivers?

Are College kids dangerous drivers?

Most kids use their car as a means of transportation at college or meeting friends downtown. However, most people believe that college-aged kids are some of the most unsafe drivers in the country. So, is this really true? Are college students dangerous drivers? A Florida-based college driving accident survey result shows that 49 percent of […] … learn more→

‘I was putting like 20 resumes in a month’: research tracks young Australians’ precarious work and study lives after Year 12

‘I was putting like 20 resumes in a month’: research tracks young Australians’ precarious work and study lives after Year 12

New research released today by The Smith Family shows how leaving school can be a difficult and complex time for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It also shows how COVID has made this more difficult and complex. The new report includes a survey of more than 1,000 young people who were in Year 12 in late 2020 […] … learn more→