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A first-of-its-kind study has found that recognizing – and actually using – personal strengths is linked with better wellbeing and fewer mental-health symptoms in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also mapped which “ADHD strengths” are more commonly self-endorsed, adding nuance to a field that’s often framed around deficits. Researchers from the University of Bath,…

I – The Night the Sea Took Them It began with the wind. Not the steady, salt-laden breeze the villagers were used to, but a sharp, rising howl that rattled shutters and made the dock ropes groan. That evening, the sun had set clear over the western ridge, staining the sky in streaks of rose and gold, and not one man in the harbor guessed that within hours they would be standing in the teeth of a…

# Aurora’s Wake — Oral Delivery Version (Begin slowly, calm and steady — let the first image linger) The Aurora’s Wake moved with the steady grace of a ship that knew the sea. Her dark hull cut through the morning waters, parting them into quiet ripples that fanned away into the mist. Above her deck, gulls wheeled and cried, their voices sharp against the muffled hush of dawn. Beat. Captain Elias…

Every day, straight after school, my mates and I would run to the pub. Not to get a drink, we were all underage and still in school uniform, but because that is where the nearest bus stop was. If we were lucky, we would catch the first bus, especially if it was running a little late or being held up in traffic. More often than not, we’d just miss it and have to wait for the next one, which was…

Link to Original Document Getting older is almost inevitable but getting older does not mean you have to get worse or less capable. Here are five ways of getting better or staying fit and able as you age. It was my mother who first told me that ‘you could get killed crossing the road tomorrow’. I dare say we have heard similar sayings. While we cannot avoid ageing and dying, it does not mean we…

 Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash As populations age, technology will play an increasingly important role in the care of seniors. From smart devices to assistive technology, there are a variety of tools available to help seniors stay connected, independent, and safe. In this article, I’ll explore the benefits of technology for seniors, common smart devices and assistive devices for the elderly,…

Living a longer life As you age, it becomes more important to focus on your health and your well-being. You may have noticed, though, that there has recently been an emphasis upon another aspect of human aging; longevity. While we cannot stop the aging process, experts are increasingly claiming that there may be ways to increase our lifespan and to live a longer, healthier life. Here are three…

The Ten Commandments of Bertrand Russell

A guide for life or learning Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher of the early to mid 20th century. His work was mainly in logic, mathematics and social politics. Although influential for much of the 20th century, his work has been largely overlooked during this century. I was surprised, therefore, to come across an online article listing his ’10 commandments’. Russell was also a prolific…

All Those Subscription Services Are Bleeding You Dry

How many do you have? Introduction You cannot help but notice that there seems to be more and more subscription services around these days. From magazines, to television, to internet, to software and even to automobiles; it seems you can subscribe to anything nowadays. It seems also that there may be even more to come along in the future with podcasts and cell phone subscription services in the…

How to tackle the issue of staff shortages You see it everywhere nowadays; firms and businesses are short-staffed. This makes it difficult for them to meet customer demand. You hear it everywhere; businesses complain that they cannot recruit staff. We see evidence daily on news broadcasts; long queues at airports, shortage of catering and hospitality staff, missed or delayed refuse collections,…

Get a New Phone To Make You Look Successful?

The other day, a man came up to me and offered to sell me a new phone. I am not a wealthy man, and certainly not one who can update to the latest cellphone each year. So, the man’s offer intrigued me. ‘But,’ I thought to myself, ‘do I really need a new phone?’ At least, I thought I had thought it to myself, but then the man said to me, “I can see that you are wondering if you need a new…

8 Calendar and ToDo Apps That You Should Try

8 Calendar and ToDo Apps That You Should Try As part of my drive to become better organised and productive, I have been looking at a range of calendar and ToDo apps. I would regard an effective calendar app and a ToDo app as being central to any planning, scheduling or productivity workflow. Consequently, it would be important to make good decisions when selecting which apps to use. I am sure…