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My Anthropology of Religion Teacher in Catholic High school
Who studies Anthropology of Religion in high school, you might wonder? Well, when your school is located in Fátima, it kinda of makes sense. To set the scene, Fátima is considered a holy place within the Catholic faith, particularly tied to the Virgin Mary. She is believed to have appeared there. My school was semi-private,…
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Bed Rotting is Self-Care
Some days, I simply lack the willpower. It’s like my willpower battery is drained. Sunday, I woke up feeling overwhelmed, drained and discouraged. So, I became rooted to the bed (or remained in bed all day). While this made me feel unproductive and went against my usual goals, sometimes it’s necessary. My usual fix for…
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Surround Yourself With People Who Believe In You: Pygmalion Effect
Did you know that the way other people perceive us can have a significant impact on our performance? This concept is known as the Pygmalion effect in psychology. It suggests that when others have high expectations of us, we tend to perform better, and when their expectations are low, our performance also tends to suffer.…
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Intricacies of a Meaningful Life
Many people argue that striving for happiness is a necessary part of human life and that the pursuit of happiness is what gives our lives meaning. And it’s true that happiness is a fundamental human desire that we all pursue. However, I believe that happiness is not the only thing that gives our lives meaning.…
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
We’re all constantly balancing our desire for stability with our drive to make progress. It’s like we want to stay in our comfort zones, but at the same time, we’re always looking for what’s beyond the horizon. It’s a delicate dance, but one that keeps us moving forward. This is where the concept of new…