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Kmart cashier's act of kindness Linley, a nurse from Sydney was at the checkout in Kmart when she realised she had left her wallet in the car. The retail assistant tried to show her how to use Afterpay but after having difficulty processing her order, she decided to leave and come back with her wallet later that afternoon. When Linley returned, she was surprised to find that the cashier had paid for the items. A note left by the cashier read, "Please accept this as a blessing from me to you and your family. Linley was left in tears and felt blessed to have been on the receiving end of such generosity.  Deli worker goes the extra mile Casey works at the deli in Woolworths and started learning Australian sign language so she could communicate with a local couple who are deaf and regular customers at the store in Maryborough. Casey used her spare time to learn basic greetings and different weight volume measures from YouTube videos. She said the first time she conversed with a de...

 It is really important to have a good morning routine and in this post, I am sharing some morning habits that will help you be more healthy and productive.  Image from Four Wellness Co. 1. Don't jump out of bed too fast. When you wake up, just lay down or sit on your bed and take a few breaths before you get up and start getting ready. This will prevent dizziness which could occur and give you time to fully wake up. 2.  Prepare the night before. If you have school, work or any appointments in the morning, picking your outfit and packing your bag the night before will give you more time.  3. Stretch Stretching in the morning puts you in a relaxed state. If you like exercising in the morning, do it and then stretch afterwards.  4. Hydrate When you first wake up you will be dehydrated so drink a glass of water. Drink it before your coffee because coffee can dehydrate you further. If you don't like the taste of plain water, you can make it better by adding lemon wh...

Thanks to COVID, we are getting used to doing school and working from home. We love not having to wake up too early, not having to commute to school or to the office and being able to stay in our pyjamas all day, right? But there are a lot of things and people that can distract us, and before we know it, the hours can slip away quickly and we realize we haven't done much or made the best use of our time.  In this post, I am sharing with you a few tips for having a productive day at home.  Image from Pinterest Have a designated space to work or study Keep your work space and relaxing space separate so that the two thoughts don't mix and be sure that you like your work space. Set it up in away that provides comfort because you will be sitting there for 8 hours or more so add a cushion or something to support your back. Remember, it's important to have good posture. If the space is visually appealing, you will enjoy coming to work there so add cute little ornaments, photos of ...

Today I am sharing 20 life hacks, ways to manage daily activities and tasks more efficiently and improve organization. Some of these hacks will save you time, hassles and embarassment! You have most likely already heard about some of these but check it out. 1. Dry clothes quickly without a dryer by putting the wet clothes on a towel, rolling it up and twist it as tightly as possible to squeeze out the excess water. 2.        To remove odours from your shoes, place a few tea bags in each shoe and leave it overnight. 3.        If you want to amplify the speakers of your phone, put your phone into a glass or bowl. 4.        When you take a cooler of drinks to the beach, a party, or anywhere, keep the ice last longer by sprinkling salt on it. 5.        Are you finding it hard to open a jar lid? Run it under hot water for a minute or two, wipe it and then it should ...

With everything going on in our lives and around the world right now, we are all facing our own fears, challenges, uncertainty and experience a range of emotions and at times like this we need to somehow be able to get our thoughts and feelings out. It is not good to keep things bottled up inside so we should talk about it with someone we trust or find a healthy way to do it. Keeping a journal is great and in this post, I am sharing the different types of journals, some benefits of having one and how to keep your private.  Photo found on google images Types of journals There are many different types of journals to satisfy your various needs.  Daily journal - Used to write about how your day has been, what you did and any memorable moments. Expressive journal - Gives you space to pour out your thoughts, feelings, emotions, vent frustrations and anything else you want to get off your chest. Dream journal - Put all your dreams onto paper.  Travel Journal - Document your tr...

We have all been forced to stay home and isolate because of the Corona-virus and, when you're not working and doing school online, you might be feeling bored and not sure what to do with yourself so in this post, I am sharing some ideas to keep you occupied during this crazy time. Watch TV or Netflix - Binge watch your favourite TV show and have movie marathons. There may be re-runs of old shows you loved or you may find a new show or documentary that interests you. Clean and declutter your house and room - You do this anyway but now you have more time to deep clean and get rid of unwanted things. If you're going to be stuck in there for months, it's good to have a neat and tidy space. Organize your work space  - Clean up the desk your using for work and organize it in a way you can easily access everything you need such as your computer, stationery, books and papers.  Shop - Browse the websites of your favourite stores and save anything you would like to p...

Are there times when you really want to go out and do something fun but your friends, family or partners would rather stay in or do something else? If yes, that's okay, you can still go enjoy yourself. We all are so busy with work, school, taking care of children and other things in our lives, sometimes we forget to make time for ourselves and it can take it's toll on our bodies and minds. After working hard all week, we all deserve to have fun, de-stress and treat ourselves once in a while and not being able to convince people to join you for outings and activities doesn't have to stop you. You can actually have fun and enjoy your own company. Going out alone can be a daunting experience, especially for people who have social anxiety, but it feels good and sometimes you feel more relaxed. Here I'm going to share some Solo date ideas. Solo dates at home - If you have an afternoon or evening home alone Sit on a couch or lay in bed and watch a movie. To make i...

Hello! Welcome to my first blog post for 2020! In this post, I am giving you some ideas for what you can put into an anxiety or stress relief kit, which is a collection of items used to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety. These items can be put into a small pouch, purse, your handbag or backpack to take with you when you go out or in a box at home. The items listed here engage all five of your senses. Sight - Photos of your family, friends and pets are good to have in the kit to show you all the people who love and support you and pets that make you happy.. Also, if you are going to a concert or special event and you are feeling anxious, having a photo or keepsake from previous events help remind you that you were fine and had a great time. Smell - Aromatherapy is helpful for people living with anxiety so include mini perfumes, essential oils, hand sanitizes and creams in your favorite scents.  Sound - Your phone or an iPod with headphones because music is very the...

Hello, It's been raining and with a lot of people being on school holidays right now, I thought I would share some ideas of things you could do on a rainy day. How many times have you woken up, seen the rain and said, Oh no, I can't go anywhere. What am I going to do today? There's actually a lot you can do. You can still have fun in our own home.  Here are some ideas. Read a book: This is my favourite thing to do. Lay in bed or wrap yourself in a blanket on the couch and read. You can take a break from your busy life and transport yourself to the world of the characters for a while. If you're not really a fan of books, grab a magazine. Watch movies and TV Shows: Have a movie marathon and/or binge watch your favourite TV shows. I like having film series marathons like watching all the Harry Potter or Twilight Saga films. Exercise: Rain is no excuse not to exercise. Grab a mat and do some stretches, yoga, sit-ups, push-ups or whatever. If you have an exe...

Hello! In this post, I am going to share some ways to relax and handle any stress and anxiety you may have.      1. Light a candle - This is something I have recently started doing. You can get beautiful scented candles at so many different stores, my favourite is Bath & Body Works. I don't light them all the time, just when I'm feeling very stressed or whenever I'm in the mood. 2. Take a hot bath or shower - Put a bath bomb or bubble bath in your tub, get in there or your shower and soak all your troubles away. While you're taking a bath or shower, light a candle or play some music. it will create a more relaxing atmosphere. 3. Read - Reading is very important. Of course you have to read at work and school, like prescribed texts for English but you should make time to read when you're not doing anything else. It doesn't have to be a book. Read an article, newspaper or magazine. It doesn't matter what it is, just read. You will learn...

Hello! Today is Valentine's Day and everywhere you look, you will see couples exchanging gifts and going on romantic dates, you will see photos on social media of celebrities showing off their elaborate gestures and gifts for their partners, advertisements on TV and hear love song dedications on the radio. There may even be marriage proposals, who knows! If you are single, you may be feeling annoyed or sad or you may think Valentine's day is Pointless and a waste of money. No matter what, I'm sure you will all feel the love in some way. Just because you don't have someone special to share the day with, doesn't mean you can't have a special day.  In this post, I  will share a list of things you can do when you're single on Valentine's Day. 1. Have a day out and do something you enjoy. Explore the city, go to the beach or see a movie. 2. Do something you don't normally do. Visit a museum, art gallery, aquarium or zoo. Maybe you  could eve...

Hello! Photo Credit: hercampus.com Most people see concerts and movies as great activities to do as a group, and they are, but they don't have to be group outings. Most people prefer to go out in a group which is understandable. Maybe you think that going to events by yourself is weird, embarrassing or means you don't have any friends but it's not true. People have different reasons why they would go alone - their friends may not be interested in going to the concert or movie you want to go to or maybe the people you had planned to go with can't go anymore but it's okay. going to things like that alone is awesome! I am going to list some reasons why going to concerts and movies alone is the best. 1. You can decide what you want to go to and when. You don't have to wait around for people to want to go to concerts and movies with you. You can buy a ticket for yourself to any concert, decide which movie you want to see, and a session time. If you go a...

Hello everyone, While scrolling through Instagram one night I came across a post about things you should not say to people living with chronic illnesses. It was posted by a beautiful young woman named Tayarra Smith and everything she said was spot on and with her permission, I am reposting it here. @taytay_100000 On a good day, a person with a chronic illness might not necessarily "look sick," often leaving those around to them to assume they're not. Well, here is a reality check for those folks. Unfortunately, living with chronic illnesses are an 'invisible illness' which means that you are always sick - some days are just better than others, or it could be continuing to get worse, but they hide it with makeup, with a smile, etc. These crazy chronic illnesses have a funny way of fooling people, which I have learned through the years and hundreds of inappropriate, creepy ignorant and just downright uncompassionate comments. Here are some comments I'v...

Hello! I am going to tell you all about the college I attended and the Journalism course. For months, I had been looking for a place to study Journalism but all I could see were online courses which I didn't want. I was almost ready to give up and keep going with the job I had at the time but then my friend Lauren invited me into her radio studio. While I was there she asked me what my dream job is and I said I would love to write or take photos for a magazine or newspaper. Then she told me about Macleay College where she had been studying Journalism. It sounded so good! That night I discussed it with my mum and registered to attend the college's open day. A few days later, I was called into the college for a meeting with the head of Journalism, Stephen Davis. That gave me the opportunity to ask all the questions I had. After speaking to him I was given a tour of the college which, to my surprise, was so small! After the meeting I still was not sure if I really wante...