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12 helpful tips for writing a killer personal statement
So you’ve narrowed down your choices, decided what course you want to go for and are ready to apply. There’s only one thing standing in your way now: your personal statement. In this article, you can find 12 helpful tips for writing a killer personal statement. The application process may be different depending on how you apply to your chosen university. For example, I applied directly to the university through UCAS; however, if you’re applying when you’re already in education, there’s a different method. Click here to read about the whole process, including what you need to include. Remember you are limited to 4000 characters or 47 lines of text (including spaces).…
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How to get rid of Imposter Syndrome
So, what exactly is Imposter Syndrome? Have you ever had that feeling of being inadequate in a professional or even personal setting? Such as a time when you know you have vast knowledge in a subject area, but keep the experience to yourself, because you think ‘who am I to say this’. That’s Imposter Syndrome. This article aims to take you through some steps to get rid of Imposter Syndrome. It’s an extreme feeling of self-doubt despite your successes. Even if you have accomplishments or proof of success, you still feel like a fraud, and that can be difficult but not impossible to overcome. One simple and straightforward way to…
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How positive affirmation can banish self-doubt
So, how can positive affirmation banish self-doubt? There are many ways to answer this question, and it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. However, the best place to start is by defining affirmation. Definition affirmation/afəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun I know this might sound cheesy. Your first thought may be, ‘What complete bollocks’, but hear me out. The idea of Happy Distraction is to distract your mind from the everyday grind (also super cheesy, I know). So do me a favour, read this, and try it; it might work wonders for you! If it doesn’t, then it doesn’t. How can I use it? I must admit that I find personal affirmation a…
