The exam period can be a tough and stressful time. You’re battling your fears of the exam and overworking your brain into remembering everything for each individual subject. Where one exam can be easy…
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Impact of Physical Activity on Students’ Wellbeing
Physical activity is a big part of everyone’s lives Ever since we started at junior school, we have been encouraged to participate in some type of physical activity whether it was going out for bike…
Time for Change! Reflecting on Gender Inequality in Sports
All around the world sports is played, whether it be grass roots or for the Olympics. From a young age, boys are encouraged to play football or rugby and girls are encouraged to participate in…
Achieving the unthinkable- Autobiography of a disguised team player
This piece is a fictional autobiography that takes you on a deep psychological journey exploring an athlete’s emotional mind Sports, being part of a team… is portrayed as fun and exciting. Is that all a…
Why does Mindfulness work?
My journey in the field of psychology took a turn when I finally decided to try Vipassana- a Buddhist form of meditation. When my sister started persuading me to try out the 10 day…
The Mowgli Within- Survival, Destiny and Purpose of Life
During my Christmas movie binge, I watched Rudyard Kipling’s classic masterpiece ‘Mowgli- the legend of the jungle’. It reminded me of my childhood obsession with a boy who could speak to animals and survive in…