Published in Age of Awareness·PinnedMember-onlyThe Mindset Shift That Will Eliminate Guilt About Life Decisions and Make You Infinitely HappierThe Sylvia Plath metaphor that changed my life — Don’t ever let anyone tell you that books don’t change lives. If you see a child reading, speak to them about that book and encourage such voracious reading and reflective analysis of such books. We all coast through our lives with questions, many of which go unanswered. …Advice5 min readAdvice5 min read
Published in Exploring Wellness·PinnedMember-only8 Reasons Why The French Do Not Get Fat From The Perspective of a Half-French BritEating habits we can all learn from the French — As the child of one British parent and one French parent, I feel more than qualified to explore the somewhat baffling phenomenon of why the French do not get fat. Some may argue that the reason the French do not get fat is genetic. However, my French mother moved to…Food8 min readFood8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Apr 6, 2022Member-only16 Things To Ask Yourself When Shopping for ClothesSave your money by being diligent with your purchases — Contrary to frugal advice out there, shopping can be a source of joy for many of us out there. Incredible clothes allow for creative expression, the ability to transform your mood, and also how you are perceived by others. However, in my household, we have a new word in circulation: …Advice10 min readAdvice10 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Apr 4, 2022Member-onlyThe 5 Best Decisions I Made in the Last 5 Years$2000 articles, dream job and loving relationships — I am 21 years old in my final year of University. I have a graduate job lined up. Money invested from side hustles. A loving relationship. A fantastic friendship group. Supportive family. Is everything perfect? No. Was I brought up to achieve all this? Nope. But I am so grateful…Life8 min readLife8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Mar 8, 2022Member-onlyWhy Everyone Should Get a Part-Time Job at 16The lifelong benefits launch you way ahead of your peers — Waiter. Waitress. Bartender. Dog groomer. Shelf stacker. Retail worker. In the UK, you can legally start working at 16. And you should. Here are seven reasons why you should get a part-time job as a high school student: 1. Money Whether your parents or family will financially support you or not, you…Advice7 min readAdvice7 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Mar 1, 2022Member-onlyHow I Got My First Job Out Of University And You Can TooI secured my first job out of college 6 months before graduating — You’re in your final year of University. It is potentially the first time in your life where you do not know where you’ll be this time next year. Previously it was always the class/year above. Or you were moving to the next academic institution, such as University. The hardest decision…Education8 min readEducation8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jan 5, 2022Member-onlyWhy I’m Not Aspiring To Work for Myself…YetIn defence of the 9–5 and thoughts on starting my first corporate job — After my first week interning in the financial services industry as a Marketing and Communications intern I can officially say I love my 9–5 and don’t feel the need to work towards early retirement (although I likely will..) I am a University student in the North of England and have…Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jun 17, 2021Member-onlyHow the Frugal Save Money in Unexpected AreasHow you too can save money and not miss it — The frugal have a completely different mindset to the rest of us- some may call them tight or even cheap. While being completely frugal does not align with everyone's goals or lifestyles, we can all learn a thing or two from the truly frugal, who save money in places where…Advice11 min readAdvice11 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jun 16, 2021Member-onlyHow I Transformed My Resume in One Year and Secured a Summer Internship8 Ways to build your CV from scratch in a short space of time — This time last year I had an empty CV (the word for a Resume here in the UK). I recently overheard a peer telling his girlfriend to just lie on her CV- “everyone lies on their CV” he said. I was shocked. Do they really? My life could have been…Advice8 min readAdvice8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Apr 15, 2021Member-onlyYou Can Live Your Dream Life From Your Actions Todayand this week, and this month, and this year — Nothing has changed my life more than setting ambitious goals and actively working towards them. It is so, so easy to coast through life, following the path set before us through our boss, societal norms, or even our own complacency. …Ideas4 min readIdeas4 min read
