Cities That are Good For The People And The Planet Today’s cities are increasingly finding ways to be sustainable, economically strong and encourage biodiversity. Not one has truly balanced people, profit, and the planet but many cities around the world are embracing the revitalising effects of green spaces in their urban places. The Arcadis Index …
Most of us at some point in our lives have probably kept a diary or journal of some sort, either from a young age detailing school days or later into adolescence and present day. I recently discovered my old diaries from when I was ages 10-13, whilst amusing reliving moments from my younger self, (mainly …
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Your pesky hypothalamus, a tiny control tower in your brain, decides to send out the order: ‘send out the stress hormones’! These stress hormones are the same ones that trigger your body’s ‘fight or flight’ response, where your heart rate races, your breath quickens, and your muscles ready for action. But most of the time …
As the UK eases out of lockdown, I wanted to share some of my favourites as I’ve had more time to read, cook, workout and watch TV! Below are a few of my top picks from the past few months spent at home. TV/film Big Little Lies - Amazon Prime Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene …
Recently I have begun to wonder, what might happen next? The simplicity of the question doesn’t lead to an easy answer; there is no fairy-tale ending, the story is full of twists and turns. After navigating the strict lockdown period for about 2 months and finally being allowed a bit more freedom, I find myself confused. What …
“Philosophy is concerned with the meaning of human life, whether there is any such meaning and whether the human can be made an object of systematic study.” – Riet Turksma. This concern and insight into searching for answers to humanity and the world’s ‘big questions’ which are seemingly unanswerable, makes for interesting discussion which accounts for …
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All pictures my own, taken on an iPhone 8 and iPhone 11 The New Forest, Hampshire Burley, Hampshire "…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?" - Vincent Van Gogh Sunset above Whitten Pond Horton, Dorset Horton TowerRemedy Oak golf course "Mother Nature has the …
What if life teaches life? So that through one experience it teaches you for another. With all of us suddenly in the deep end, as lockdown poses a huge curveball for many all facing different circumstances; perhaps this is the case? As lockdown allows many the time to adapt to change and a ‘chance to …
As I begin to transition into another new chapter in my life, one of greater independence, study and responsibility; and with this extended period of time at home – it has given me the chance to reflect on what I’ve learnt and how much I still have to learn. But learning from others, those who …
The Waves published in 1931 is Virginia Woolf’s “play-poem” as she called it; a colloquy of six voices, experimenting through the lives of Bernard, Jinny, Louis, Neville, Rhoda and Susan as they evolve, grow and debate with their identities, thoughts and attempts to say “I am this, I am that”. The Waves represents, in a career filled with …
Satire, “the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.” Satire has been used throughout history to express opinions and its significance is vast in providing context for many controversies and important moments in society. The Punch Magazine was one such …
Running for me is a great stress reliever and is just as important for my mental health as it is for my physical health – but the difference between a good run and a great run can be whether I listen to music or not. Humans are hardwired to respond to rhythm, and it is …
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