Teen Breathe

Photo opportunity

Taking photos is fun – whether they’re posed friends-and-family shots, landscapes or action scenes. Sometimes, though, it’s easy to become distracted by that inner voice, the one that tells you the lighting’s all wrong, the subject matter isn’t anything special and you’re wasting your time. If this sounds familiar, you might find it helpful to …

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For the love of lists

From grocery shopping to music-streaming charts, many aspects of everyday life require a list. For thousands of years, people have been carving them into stone, then scribbling them into notebooks and now tapping them into smartphones. But what is it about lists that makes them so effective and appealing? Patterns and organisation Lists bring a …

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Everyday inspiration for creativity

When you think of creativity, you might picture an artist at work on a big project. Perhaps you imagine someone spending hours painting a canvas, crafting a beautiful pot out of clay or composing a powerful piece of poetry.While these can all be worthwhile and enjoyable pursuits, there are many smaller-scale creative activities that easily …

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What’s your study style?

What’s my learning style? Have you ever wondered how a classmate seems to pick up information after hearing it once, while you zone out if you have to listen for too long? Or maybe you enjoy creating colourful mind maps for revision, while your friend finds them confusing. If this is the case, you’ve likely …

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How to grow microgreens

What are microgreens? Microgreens, or sprouting seeds, are the little league of grow-your-own. These immature vegetables and herbs are harvested and eaten at the seedling stage. And because they’re not meant to grow into adult plants, they don’t need hours of sunlight or careful tending to grow well. In fact, they’re the ultimate in fast …

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