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How to Develop a Growth Mindset

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 Christine John

Developing Your Mind - How to have a Growth Mindset

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…

Is It Wise to Have a Backup Plan?

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Christine John

Have you ever heard someone tell you that if things don’t go your way you should have something else to fall back on? If success doesn’t come right away then we should have a backup plan. It’s like we tell ourselves that if Plan A doesn’t work out then we can always rely on Plan B. There are arguments for and against having a backup plan. Some people think having a backup plan is important. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re making a Plan B in case Plan A fails.…

How NOT to go Looney During Lockdown

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 Christine John

Once again the UK finds itself entering lockdown for the second time, which will begin on Thursday, 5th of November, and expected to end on the 2nd of December. Most people are dreading this draconian move by the government as they wonder how they will survive this second lockdown. We may start to feel stress and anxiety because we cannot meet with our loved ones and are trapped at home. But there are things that we can do to keep from going looney during the lockdown. Develop a Routine You…

Coronavirus: How the New Three-Tier Lockdown Rules Affect Us

October 24, 2020October 25, 2020 Christine John

All over the world, Coronavirus is on the rise. As of October 22, 2020, the number of cases worldwide has grown to 42,006,178 and there have been 1,140,759 deaths. In the UK, where I live, the number of Coronavirus cases increased to 810,467 and there have been 44,347 deaths in total. The government had first announced the rule of six on September 14, 2020. This means that only six people are allowed to meet socially indoors and outdoors. If there are social gatherings of more than six people then they…

Black History Month: Let’s Celebrate

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Christine John

Black History Month (BHM) is the time of year when we celebrate the achievements of black people throughout history. This special month is held once every year and it was first established in the United States in 1970. BHM is usually celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, whereas it is observed by the United Kingdom, Ireland and The Netherlands in October. Outstanding Contributions of Black People We tend to be constantly reminded that black people were once slaves and that we were treated horribly by white slave…

Just Call His Name

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 Christine John

When I am sad and when I am lonely Someone up there has not forgotten me His love is stronger than the evils of men When others forsake me, He will always be my friend If I am in trouble and I’m filled with shame The Lord will reply if I just call His name Just call His name, and He’ll answer your cry Just call His name, He is always nearby Just call His name and He’ll be a guide in your life He will always be by your…

5 Quotes To Inspire You to be Successful in Life

October 4, 2020October 25, 2020 Christine John

Everyone has their own meaning of success. But one thing we can all agree on is that success does not come easily. If you want to be successful, you have to put in the work. Here are 5 inspirational quotes that I hope will help you to achieve the success you seek in business and in life. “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well…” – Abraham Lincoln 2. “Self-trust is the first secret of success…” – Ralf Waldo Emerson 3. “Never…

The Worst Travel Experience of My Life

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 Christine John

I must warn you that you may find this story you’re about to read a bit disgusting. About three years ago, I traveled from Dominica to Guadeloupe by ferry to visit my fiancé David. I have traveled by ferry many times over the years and I have never had any problems. It takes about three hours to travel between the two islands and it has always been a smooth ride. However, the last time I caught the ferry to Dominica from Guadeloupe, was an event that I will never forget.…

How to Self-Publish a Paperback Book to Amazon KDP

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Christine John

Last week we covered how to publish your book as a Kindle eBook. Today, I will show you how to format and upload your manuscript to be published as a paperback on Amazon. Kindle Direct Publishing on Amazon offers a Print on Demand (POD) publishing service. Twenty years ago, Amazon stored books in a large warehouse. When you ordered a book online, someone would have had to collect the book from the warehouse, pack it, ship it and deliver it to you. The beauty of POD publishing is that the…

How to Self-Publish Your Book on Amazon KDP

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 Christine John

After all the writing, editing and formatting of your manuscript and designing your book cover, you have finally come to the part you have been waiting for: to self-publish your book on Amazon KDP. If this is your first book, congratulations for making it this far! I know that writing a book can be a daunting task and a lot of people give up before completing the first draft, but not you. You stuck with it until your book was completed and now you are ready to publish it on…