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When I first began studying my humanities degrees, I expected to gain knowledge in creative writing, English language, and philosophy, which I did. However, I didn’t realise the extra value that they had and the additional skills I would learn. They reshaped how I thought, communicated and understood the world around me. They taught me… Read more
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I often felt dread at the thought of performing in front of others, worrying about making mistakes and what people would think of me. Teaching and performing require many similar skills, but they are not the same. Some great teachers find performing challenging, and some great performers are not so good at explaining techniques or… Read more
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🎹🪈✍️ Having something in my life that is fulfilling and rewarding is so important. It is not just about how enjoyable it is, but it also has to give me a sense of purpose. My special interests can change. One month I am interested in working on my piano skills, and the next, on flute… Read more
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While resting, I have been thinking about new ideas as I continue this blog. I have so many, and since I have started music and writing categories, I have decided to develop these alongside my ongoing neurodiversity posts. I love writing about my experiences. However, being neurodivergent is only one part of who I am.… Read more
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My first year done, with many more stories to come. Thank you to all my subscribers and readers for all your support. Read more
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I have been observing lately and thinking a lot about how some people influence and manipulate others. Influence is guiding someone and respecting their ability to choose. Manipulation can be more about steering someone unfairly for the manipulator’s benefit. I have influenced students because I have been a music teacher, so I can help people… Read more
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“Technology has enabled me to get to where I am. It helps me plan, focus, remember, increase my confidence, control my environment and me time to respond. It does not fix or cure, but removes barriers” Louise Image by Pexels from Pixabay Read more
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When starting freelance or any type of writing, you have to spend time writing each day. It takes a lot of practise to get it to a good standard. This is not something that happens overnight, and good writing takes time to perfect. Writing to a writer is like sport to an athlete, as you… Read more
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Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why people rush around the way they do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see… Read more
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My daily habit has to be planning my day. When I plan what I am going to do that day, I achieve what I have set out to accomplish because I know exactly what I am doing and when. I love to achieve something every day. It helps me reach my goals. Image by Petra… Read more