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First Year Lessons: How I learned to balance college and personal life

Time management  is a critical skill that can help individuals achieve their goals and lead a balanced life. Whether you are a student, a working professional, or a stay-at-home parent, being able to effectively manage your time can make a big difference in your overall well-being and happiness.  However, many people struggle with time management, and it can be difficult to know where to start. In this blog post, we will explore some strategies for time management, and look at some personal life examples of how these strategies can be applied. One key strategy for effective time management is to create a schedule. This might seem like a no-brainer, but many people don't take the time to plan out their day or week. By creating a schedule, you can ensure that you have time for all of the important things in your life, whether that be work, school, family, or leisure activities.  It's important to be realistic when creating your schedule and to not overbook yourself....

Consciousness: The Ultimate Mystery of the Human Experience

Consciousness is a tricky and multifaceted concept that has puzzled humans for centuries. Simply put, it's the subjective experiences and awareness we have of ourselves and the world around us. It's what allows us to perceive, think, and feel, as well as be self-aware and introspective. The study of consciousness is a fascinating and challenging field that involves many different disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and biology. While we've made a lot of progress in understanding the brain's role in consciousness, there's still a lot we don't know. One of the main mysteries of consciousness is how it arises from the brain's complex network of neurons and synapses. We know the brain plays a role in consciousness, but we're not sure exactly how brain activity leads to subjective experiences. One theory that's gained a lot of attention lately is the "global workspace" theory, which suggests that consciousness emer...

The Two-Way Street: How Language Shapes and is Shaped by Thought

The relationship between language and thought is a complex and multifaceted one, with many scholars and researchers attempting to understand the ways in which language shapes our thoughts, and vice versa. While it is clear that language plays a central role in our ability to communicate and express ourselves, there is much debate over the extent to which it influences our thoughts and the way we perceive the world around us. One view is that language is simply a tool we use to express our thoughts and ideas, and that our thoughts and ideas are not fundamentally shaped by language itself. This perspective suggests that we are able to think and perceive the world in a relatively unbiased and objective way, regardless of the language we happen to speak. However, other research suggests that language may have a much more profound influence on our thoughts and perceptions. For example, a number of studies have shown that the language we speak can influence our ability to remember and ca...