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Does Childhood Trauma Make it Harder to Do Well at Work or School?
Were you a smart kid at school, the sort teachers said was intelligent and thoughtful? Maybe everyone said you’d go on to have a high-flying career because you shone so brightly. But life doesn’t always follow a straight line. If you experienced trauma at any point in your childhood, it might’ve interrupted that path. Perhaps…
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Is Working In a Restaurant Hard? Yes, and That’s Why I’d Recommend It
When I was 23, I started working in a restaurant. I had no work ethic. In fact, that’s too generous. I had negative work ethic. At school, I sailed by thanks to a good memory, never learning the value of hard work. My undiagnosed issues looked and felt like laziness, until my very first day…
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How I Overcame My Anxiety About Work and Found a Job I Love
Disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional. Please seek help from one if you’re struggling. What I can do is tell you about my experience and give you some ideas about how to thrive at work despite anxiety or other mental health issues, just like I have. If you’re in the UK, Mind lists a…
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Geniuses Who Failed School and Succeeded Anyway
Feeling like a failure? You’re not alone. Many of the world’s most successful geniuses did bad in school or just plain hated it. The list of famous people below proves that your school life doesn’t define your future. Let’s kick this off by making it clear that hating school isn’t something to aspire to. If…
Imogen Sharma 