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Tutoring and Mentoring for Academic Success

Tutoring and Mentoring for Academic Success

Imagine having access to knowledge and wisdom that could facilitate your academic success, while simultaneously aiding your professional development. Yes!!, this can be achieved by mentoring and tutoring, two words that are often used interchangeably, even though they do not mean the same. Such experiences are more readily accessible than you might think, and hence

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Gaslighting: Recognizing, Confronting, and Healing from Manipulative Tactics 

Gaslighting: Recognizing, Confronting, and Healing from Manipulative Tactics 

That night, Lisa received a heart-wrenching breakup note from her fiance. Wrapped in shock and a bid to stop herself from doing anything crazy, she quickly called her friend, Jenny, and burst out crying. Jenny listened as she narrated the details. Her fiance had left her because he was embarrassed about her body. According to

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What you should know about depression

What you Should Know about Depression

Depression and sadness are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct. Depression is a condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. It impacts daily functioning and can take over one’s life. Sadness, however, is a temporary mood state resulting from circumstances or grief, and it tends to recover over time. While sadness

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prioritizing-welfare: self-care and self-love

Prioritizing welfare: Self-care and self love

Self-care refers to practices and activities that promote your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves taking intentional actions to nurture and prioritize yourself. This can include activities like exercise, getting enough sleep, eating nutritious food, practising mindfulness, setting boundaries, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. It’s all about taking care

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All you need to know about Reading: the Whys and Hows

All you need to know about Reading: The Whys and Hows

Humans have been listening and speaking for tens of thousands of years, whereas reading and writing didn’t become common until the 19th and 20th centuries. That being said, literacy is not something that comes naturally—it is a skill that needs to be developed through explicit and systematic instruction. In schools, we are taught what to

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