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7 Reasons Why Going Self-Employed or Freelancing Might Not Be the Right Thing For You
We have heard all the benefits of working for yourself: the flexibility, work from anywhere, unlimited earning potential! Alongside that come the serious considerations: no fixed income, additional workload in the form of admin, as you’re no longer just your job, but also the finance, PR, and sales department. Going self-employed has been a great…
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How to go to a concert on your own
Some people have no issue going out on their own; they’re living the solo life to its full extent and absolutely love it! Personally, that’s where I want to get to. The reality is though, I’m still new to going out on my own and I get nervous about it! Soon I’ve got a concert…
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What to consider when choosing a holiday group tour
Travelling on your own can be an amazing liberating experience. But just because you set off on your own, doesn’t mean you have to travel alone. Booking onto a group tour can mean less hassle, as the tour leader will take care of most things and you get to sit back and relax. On top…
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What to consider when booking a long haul flight
You’ve done the research, you’ve found the perfect destination, maybe you’ve already booked a tour… but now you need to book your flight! While the process of booking a long haul flight isn’t that different from a short distance flight (or for the big countries, a domestic flight), price isn’t the only thing you should…
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Life achievements to celebrate as a single person
Celebrating life is important. Highlighting achievements and goals is a great way to think about how far we’ve come. However: most of those celebrations are aimed at couples. Engagements. Weddings. Baby showers (it’s about at least two people after all…). It’s easy to forget about your own achievements as a single person, because they don’t…
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The four types of introverts
You’re probably familiar with the terms introvert and extrovert, and you may have heard all the benefits of being one or the other. It would be too easy to say that there are only two types of personality and that’s it. That’s why there are so many personality tests: Myers Brigg, the colour types, and…
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Is it a good or a bad thing to be an introvert?
By now you may be familiar with what makes an introvert, and how they differ from extroverts. Introverts tend to prefer quiet and solitude, and need that to recharge, while extroverts prefer people and external stimulation to gather energy and get amped up. Does that mean it is bad to be an introvert? There are…
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Why do introverts struggle at work?
For most people, going to work is unavoidable, just like doing your taxes and breathing air. While not everyone enjoyes their job to the same degree, it tend to be introverts who have a bigger challenge going into the office. Not for a lack of enjoyment or because they hate their colleagues, oh no! It’s…
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What is an introvert?
There are quite a few stereotypes when it comes to introverts: we all know the nerdy, quiet, odd-looking high school student or the broody cynical goth we see in films. In reality, none of those descriptions have anything to do with being an introvert! Introversion is part of the “big 5” of personality types, where…
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Different focus techniques that help you get stuff done
There are different ways to approach your workday and make sure you get stuff done. From cutting out small chunks of time to organising your tasks by importance, let’s go through a few focus techniques to help you be productive. The pomodoro technique Named after a tomato shaped egg timer, the pomodoro technique is very…
The Solo Introvert
