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What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? I thought hard but nothing sprung to mind. If it’s part of my routine it’s a necessary task or a habit. The real problem is adding things to my routine which are good for me. I set myself a goal or…
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Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? For those needing an introduction, Ian Thorpe is an Australian swimmer. I saw him at a friend’s orientation session for uni. We stood behind him and waited for our turn as the staff member seated at the desk had an extended conversation with…
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How much would you pay to go to the moon? Life on earth is hard enough. Why would I want to go to the moon? As with most shiny things, it’s best from afar.
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Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? A good day feels like a productive day. A lazy day means more work for later on. It’s a trap of constantly being busy. If I threw away my phone tomorrow and had no internet, I might feel rested during my free time.
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How do you plan your goals? I work full time, study part time and write short stories on the side. I always had an excuse for not chasing my goals but felt dissatisfied until I realised nothing would change unless I took action. After years of wanting to write fiction, I enrolled in an online…
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Create an emergency preparedness plan. I’ll pack a bag I can easily carry with long life food, cash, a change of clothes, a lighter, a torch, a dumb phone, stainless steel cutlery, my family’s phone numbers written on a piece of paper, and a pencil and paper so I can chronicle the end of days.…
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What is a word you feel that too many people use? For starters, we use lots of filler words. I’m guilty of this too and will only notice excessive use. It’s a think-out-loud tool which helps you buy time during conversations. At least that’s what I tell myself. On the topic of overused words, here…
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What brings you peace? Sun dappled leaves, shedding bark, birdsong and the smell of fresh air – nature is designed to bring you peace. Throw in some exercise and it’s good for both the body and soul. If I start my day with a walk, the rest of the day feels better. I walk when…
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What profession do you admire most and why? Teaching is no doubt a noble profession, you can’t be a good teacher without having empathy and patience. When I think of a good teacher, I think of a former manager who developed simple solutions for complex problems and treated everyone with kindness. That’s how I wanted…
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If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? It would be a random assortment of women’s shirts, tote bags and coffee. Coffee – there’s a dearth of good coffee in my ancestral village in Pakistan. There’s only one cafe which sells proper coffee, also known for its walnut cake. It…
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