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Category: Deep Dive

Posts that take a deeper dive into a given subject to really start exploring it.

Should you reject social media?

August 15, 2022

Use social media without it using you. That’s the main takeaway from this blog post. Interested in reading how to reduce your usage, with strategies that work? Then look no further … More Should you reject social media?

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Should you embrace social media?

June 12, 2022

Should we embrace social media? Does it help us in our lives in any way? Or is it more a drain on our brain power? That’s the question I’ve had for years. And finally, I think I might have the answer. … More Should you embrace social media?

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Why I quit music (and why I’m going back)

May 21, 2022

Quitting music was never intentional, but for seven months, I didn’t pick up the ukulele. This is why I quit music, and why I’m finally making my return. … More Why I quit music (and why I’m going back)

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Creating silence in a busy world

April 17, 2022

How do we get time to ourselves these days? How can we create moments of silence in such a busy world? … More Creating silence in a busy world

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7 months of music

July 9, 2021

I’d not played my ukulele once in the six years since buying it. Then Christmas of 2020 came and all of that changed.

Here’s what I’ve learned from 7 months of making music every single day. … More 7 months of music

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Are cinemas safe? | Deep Dive

June 4, 2021

I made my grand return to the movies – but is it safe? Should you hold off or is it time to make your return, too? For my overall verdict, read right to the end. … More Are cinemas safe? | Deep Dive

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20 things I learned in 2020 – Part II | Deep Dive

January 1, 2021

2020 taught me a lot of life lessons to take away and into the new year. Here are the final ten that I wanted to share (you can find the first ten on my blog too!). … More 20 things I learned in 2020 – Part II | Deep Dive

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20 things that I learned in 2020 – Part I | Deep Dive

December 25, 2020

Search your memories of the year gone by and I’m sure you’ll also discover the 20 lessons that you’ve learned, big or small, to reflect on. Here are the first 10 of mine. … More 20 things that I learned in 2020 – Part I | Deep Dive

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Reflecting on 24 birthdays | Deep Dive

October 2, 2020

[4-minute read] I turn 24-years-old in two days…I’ve decided to reflect on my whole life up to this point, narrowing the scope down a highlight, a change, and something to be excited for. … More Reflecting on 24 birthdays | Deep Dive

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Done dirty by data | Deep Dive

August 21, 2020

[3-minute read] So many questions and, at the moment, very few answers. At least for now, I can confidently say that the right decision has been made for students. … More Done dirty by data | Deep Dive

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