Zoom fatigue is something we tend to joke about, but having to adapt to facing the pressure of looking decent, and paying constant attention in front of a camera can be pretty exhausting. Not to mention the other anxieties we are all facing concerning covid, the lockdown and isolation. Therefore it is not too surprising that many of us are facing burnout…
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Are Influencers Really That Bad??
Sick of seeing these annoying so called influencers; trying to sell us stuff on instagram, pinterest and now TikTok? Not only me then. I mean they are so basic, unlike these gorgeous models. But perhaps they are also influencing us in a more positive way as well.
Understanding “Pro Ana”- Part 1
Read post to gain an understanding of the history of the “pro Ana” movement, from how it originated, to where it is now.
“Positivity on the Internet”- Does Anyone Actually Need it?
Guess what people, I have some really super positive news for you. YOU YES YOU!! “Everything you need will Come to you at the perfect time”, “Every day is a chance to change your life“, “Happy Monday, it is going to be an awesome week”. Enough? Alright it is actually ok to feel that theseContinue reading ““Positivity on the Internet”- Does Anyone Actually Need it?”
Do Grades Really Matter?
Hellooo, so I am going to give you a bit of background information before I begin with the post. So currently I am in year 13, and recently we have received our predicted grades, which has led to many people, predicted higher than myself, being rather stressed and upset over theirs. And while they canContinue reading “Do Grades Really Matter?”
Mental Health Romanisation: Birthed by Social Media or a Shadow Waiting to Emerge?
In the last few years, it has seemed like the internet has given birth to a culture of mental health romanization. Now whether you have seen this on tumblr, Instagram or now TikTok, it does seem rather strange. Because in recent years there has been so much success by those speaking out to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. While it is fair to judge that many of these people, would have had close experiences with mental health themselves. Yet there has been a significant, maybe unconscious, movement in the other direction, generally by those also likely to have experienced it. ‘But does this not at least mean that it will get more people talking? Not to mention “Increased awareness!” ‘ Maybe, but it is going to be completely counterintuitive when it is the wrong kind! But there is bound to be a reason for it…
UK Obesity Plans aren’t going to Work (and Instead will be Counterproductive)
Recently we have been told that being overweight or obese is not good for you, and we have learned about yet another risk associated with this. Which is of course a greater chance of experiencing coronavirus symptoms on a more severe level. Therefore most of us would recognise that this is a problem which needsContinue reading “UK Obesity Plans aren’t going to Work (and Instead will be Counterproductive)”
Opinion: We should be able to take the law into our own hands, considering the law does too!
We have been on lockdown for ten weeks now. Ten whole weeks! And from day to day, we are having to relay upon the government to enforce the right rules at the right times to maximise the country’s wellbeing and safety. As Boris Johnson keeps saying, almost every single one of us has been makingContinue reading “Opinion: We should be able to take the law into our own hands, considering the law does too!”
Opinion: Return of the Primary schools, or Return of the Primary Risk?
It seems to be a hot topic among many parents at the moment, about whether 5-11 year olds should be returning to schools or not. With many parents stressing that at the moment; it would be an unsafe and unnatural environment. Just looking at the picture of the children in France, separated off by theContinue reading “Opinion: Return of the Primary schools, or Return of the Primary Risk?”
Has makeup seen its best days, or are its best days yet to come?
Ok, so once upon a time I remember when I would almost wear makeup religiously. I would almost literally apply it each and every day, trying to make sure to cover all of my blemishes over, enhance the way my eyes looked, whilst trying my best to make sure my eyebrows did not look likeContinue reading “Has makeup seen its best days, or are its best days yet to come?”
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