Life
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Importance of Mindfulness in University
University can be stressful and overwhelming time. There is the pressure to do well and get good grades, the social demands of making new friends and maintaining relationships, and for some the challenges of living away from home for the first time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Practicing mindfulness in university can be a great way students manage their stress and anxiety levels, stay focused, and achieve academic success. This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What is mindfulness? Ok I know, you’ve probably been told before to practice mindfulness, your…
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Dorm Cleaning Essentials
Essential Cleaning Supplies to Keep Your Dorm Spotless Starting university and moving into a dorms is an exciting chapter in every student’s life. Amidst the anticipation of newfound freedom and knowledge, it’s important not to overlook the value of maintaining a clean and organized living space. A tidy dorm room not only promotes a healthier environment but also enhances your overall well-being and productivity. Having all your dorm cleaning essentials ready to go makes it easy to keep your space clean. I am the first to admit I’m not always the tidiest person but I can’t stand a living space that is actually dirty. At home I had access to…
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Tips for Becoming a Morning Person – From a Night Owl
I am the first to admit that I have never been a morning person. I love my sleep, and can easily spend all morning in bed. During my undergraduate degree I would design my schedule so that I didn’t start before 10am (when I did have to take a 9am class I was late like 50% of the time 😬). But with starting medical school and having more 9am classes (that I couldn’t be late for), as well as having to sometimes start at 7:30 moving forward, I knew I had to adjust my sleeping habits. I have now managed to become much more of a morning person than I…
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Thrift Flip – How to Turn a Men’s Shirt into a Dress
I’ve been wanting more summer dresses, but since I’m on a student budget I don’t want to go out and drop a bunch of money on new dresses. Instead I’m trying to use fabric I already have or flip some pieces from the thrift store. The first dress I made this year is from a thrifted button down shirt so I thought I’d walk you though how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. This post is all about how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. p.s. I’m really bad at taking photos as I work so I’ve included some diagrams to help illustrate everything I did.…
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Things To Do in Banff In Summer
Banff is a small town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, about an hour and a half west of Calgary, Alberta. When I was growing up we used to only ever go to the mountains for ski trips, so I only ever saw Banff in the winter. It wasn’t until I was older that I actually had a chance to visit in the summer. It is a beautiful place both times of the year but definitely a different experience in the Summer! If you are heading to Banff here are some of the top things to do in Banff in summer. Go for a Hike Since you’re in the mountains, you…
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How to Save Money in Uni
University is expensive, and as an international student even more so. Combine that with not being able to earn much money as a student, money is often very tight. If you are struggling with how to save money in university there are a few things you can do. These are my tips on how to save money in uni. This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 1. Learn to Say No My biggest thing for saving money in university is learn to say no. Friends often have different budgets and want…
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Visiting York at Christmas
Christmas in York is Magical. York to begin with is a magical city in my opinion but experiencing it for the first time at Christmas was something else. If you are thinking of visiting York at Christmas, I can highly recommend it. I unfortunately lost the phone which had the pictures from this trip on it. I do have some from my camera but because it was raining for part of the day I was using my phone more often. So I am very disappointed that I lost the photos but hopefully you can see the beauty of York in the ones I do have. I had the opportunity to…
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15 Safety Tips for Uni Students
Heading to university is so exciting, especially in a new city. It can also be a little scary to be on your own for the first time. The unfortunate reality of the world is that it’s not always safe. These are my top safety tips for uni students. Most of these apply to anyone but especially young women living on their own. Even if you are attending Uni in your hometown and living at home, a lot of these tips are still important particularly if you are staying on campus late. This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an…
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Dorm Essentials for 2022 – Cozy Dorm Room
Because I go to university overseas I had to be very selective in what I bought for my dorm. I ended up bringing a few things with me but most things I bought after I arrived. These Dorm Essentials for 2022 are everything that you need to buy for you dorm. I know that when buying stuff for your dorm it can quickly add up so I’ve tried to stick to the most budget friendly options. This post contains links to products, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This post is all about dorm essentials for 2022 that will make…
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Time Blocking for Students
Time blocking is the perfect scheduling method for students. It will help keep you organized and on top of everything you need to do. This post is all about how to start time blocking as a student. What is Time Blocking? Time blocking is a scheduling method where you set out specific blocks of time to get specific tasks done. Most guides on time blocking have you is blocking out every single part of your day – which sounds intense, right? I don’t actually do this, so this is an adapted method of time blocking that works for me and I think will work well for other students. My thoughts…
