More money, more problems.

Many people want to be rich. They want the lavish lifestyle with all the nice things like designer bags and fancy vacations. Many people dream of being a millionaire. I must admit that it is a nice dream. But it is not one that I have on a regular basis. I want something different.

With great power, comes great responsibility. The same goes for money. Having millions of dollars may seem great in theory but in reality, that money needs to be managed in a way that it will last and hopefully make you more money. …

Motivation when you need it most.

Everyone who runs knows the struggles of finding the motivation to run. You have a goal set far in the future — a race. But it seems so far away that the things you do today won’t be helpful to your performance down the road. I’ve experienced this all the time. Like every single time I run. Getting out the door is the toughest part of my workout.

The reasons I usually list for not wanting to run all seem silly after I’ve finished running. I always catch myself thinking, “I should have just gone, without all this deliberation.”

What I’ve decided to do, is to scour the internet and find the best quotes to repeat under your breath or chant in your head when the running gets tough or you just want to sit on the couch that day. …

What to read? What to read?

Time to pick out a new book! Ooooh look it’s a pair of fluffy book-themed socks. No! This is not why I’m here. Focus.

I can’t go wrong with a classic like Beowulf. Let me just read a few pages to see if I like it. How does anyone understand the language in this book? It’s written in like medieval English. I need to buy a dictionary just to get through the first page. Wow, I really am not as smart as I thought I was.

I wish this book seller would go away. I am doing perfectly fantastic. I don’t need their help. Why can’t they just let me browse in peace? I bet they think I’m some simpleton who’s never read a book before. …

Consistently getting better rest, night in, night out.

Before the quarantine started, I didn’t have a “bedtime routine”. I just went with the flow. I did whatever I wanted up until it was time to sleep. I used to worry often about falling asleep and getting enough sleep. Recently, I read a book that changed my perspective. It was a book about sleep and it’s benefits called “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker. …

I’ve become a better version of myself.

My running journey started about three months ago. At the time, I was not that great of a runner. I couldn’t run far without feeling exhausted and my diet certainly was not the best. Now that I look back though, running has improved not only my fitness but other aspects of my life as well.

Diet

I’ve done some research since I started running and now I know what my body needs before and after a run. I try to have some protein and some fibre before I run, as that is going to give me energy. …

Finding a groove after quarantine

For the past few months, I haven’t been doing much. I have been watching Netflix, reading books, doing housework, and not much more. Suddenly, the quarantine is coming to an end, and it feels like so many responsibilities are crashing down on me all at once.

Maybe I just got used to not having anything to do, so the few things that are now on my agenda feel big and overwhelming. I used to be great at meeting deadlines, but ever since all the deadlines disappeared, the few that I do still have to meet seem so much more prominent and overbearing. …

Two weeks have forever made me more efficient at my computer

It started as just a family challenge. I didn’t enjoy it at first. But now, two months after I committed two weeks to learn a new skill, I am so glad that I did, and would recommend this to anyone looking to become more efficient in tasks on a computer.

The skill that I mastered, is typing. Before the quarantine started, I was a mediocre typer. I didn’t have proper form, but for me, it was good enough. I didn’t do much work on my computer that required lots of typing, so the occasional essay for school was just that. An essay. …

Why summer school is no longer just for the flunkers

We’ve all seen the stereotypical movies, where the outcasts or the jocks are failing high school, so they need to give up their precious summer to catch up or retake a course. But in recent years, as a high school student, I’ve found that this stigma is much less prevalent. Teens are taking summer school for different reasons, and failing is only one of those.

Summer School to Catch Up

I have to admit, that there are still students who take classes in the summer to catch up. Either they want to redo a course to get a better mark, or they need to take an extra course to be on track. …