How to Read More in 2018
How to Read More? It’s that time of the year when the question on everyone’s lips is ‘what are your new year’s resolutions?’ My stock response is usually to eat less and exercise more-I seldom manage either! This year though, I have a definite target that I am determined to meet. I want to read […]
It’s not intrinsic motivation but it’s inspired
Is Intrinsic Motivation better than Extrinsic Motivation? These days education seems to be all about intrinsic motivation. We shouldn’t give out stars or stickers or small gifts to encourage students to achieve. We all know that this is superficial extrinsic motivation when it is intrinsic motivation that leads to embedded success. I agree of course […]
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Moriarty’s latest release, Apples Never Fall, is a family drama in which various plot twists slowly but surely unfold. The story centers around the Delaney family, a seemingly perfect family living in Sydney. Joy and Stan, the parents, run a successful tennis school and are admired by many in the […]
Fictionalising Real-Life: How Games and Books Explore Similar Themes and Ideas
Fictionalising real life is turning actual events from the past into a fictional story. While these stories often use elements of real-life events, aspects are changed to create a unique story. Both video games and books do this through their respective mediums, and it’s a fascinating topic as it allows for creating some truly iconic […]
Trying to stay Patient and Positive
Exploring how to be positive and patient I’ve written before about being positive and as a rule I’m quite good at keeping a glass half-full approach to life. Remembering to be grateful and kind is key. I have to admit though that in the last couple of weeks I’ve struggled to be patient or positive. At […]
Stay Calm and Cycle
Stay Calm and Cycle It’s unusual for Mick and I to be out on our bikes together as Mick cycles twice as far and twice as fast as me! What a week we’ve had. Having waited so long to get my lovely dad home we only managed six days before he had to go back […]