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How to Organise and Manage Emails Like a Spartan Warrior
A Spartan was a citizen of the ancient Greek polis of Sparta, now they may have had tablets - stone tablets, but what they didn't have was emails. Today, we do have emails but lack the mindset of a Spartan. It's time to apply the ancient wisdom of the Spartans to tackle our professional and personal emails without them stressing us out and impacting our mental wellbeing!
By Trisha Dunbar4 years ago in Motivation
22 Vocal Resolutions for 2022
Happy new year, Vocal community! 2021 was such a big year for this website, and it's exciting to ponder what 2022 has in store for us. Whether you're a creator, reader, or a little bit of both, Vocal has probably defined your year in one way or another.
By Kathryn Milewski4 years ago in Motivation
Choosing JOMO Over FOMO
There’s something about the soothing sound of crackling wood fire and crickets chirping rhythmically like a metronome at night in the great outdoors. The smell of oak and pine trees add tranquility and dimension to nature’s ASMR and reminds me that everything will be alright.
By Honey Lemon4 years ago in Motivation
My Fake Crisis that is Real
I am walking down the street when a crippling wave of vertigo and nausea hits me so hard I need to sit on nearby steps to avoid falling over. But the weakness is not going away. The nausea remains, along with an awful taste in my mouth. I experience the flavor of decay and despair. I feel as if I am in a deathtrap that is inches from closing.
By Victor Rotariu4 years ago in Motivation
Wish Me Luck
Well, that didn't last long. The chaos dulled as the last school term of 2021 finally, sluggishly drew to a desperate close. Breathing a long, shaky sigh of relief, I promised myself I would not do any more work until after Christmas. I promised this with the knowledge that a few days of rest after this completely nonsense year was well deserved and by no means too much to ask. When I made this solemn vow, I meant it with all of my heart and, I swear, I believed I would stay true to my word...I was wrong.
By Bree Beadman4 years ago in Motivation
Speaking Up For My Silenced Self
In my small-town, Midwestern high school, my film teacher makes a homophobic joke about my project. The principal is sitting in on class today. Maybe my teacher feels the breath on the back of his neck. Maybe he doesn’t think about it at all.
By Ivy Jong4 years ago in Motivation
Ladies, Stop Playing It Nice.
In our highly opinionated culture of social media blossom, where criticizing became a norm and a pastime, we live life to earn the praise. We show off to impress others, pursue a career widely approved and wanted. Hardly ever do we stop to meditate whether the chase is compatible with our nature.
By Katarzyna Portka4 years ago in Motivation
Black Hair Dye, a Blank Canvas, and a Woman in Hiding
When I first spotted a single gray hair on my head, I was 21 years old. Immediately, I rushed to the store to grab a box dye that would wipe away its existence after 30 minutes of setting. It was a quick fix, a way to wash away the signs that I was stressing myself out.
By K L4 years ago in Motivation
Taking Off The Mask To Live My Dream
It all began as a young girl who just wanted to make everyone proud. Do your best, as long as “best” meant doing what everyone else had planned out for you. Me, I just wanted to write. But, that’s not a safe career. That’s not a respectable career that friends and family can brag about. To sum it up, it’s a career where others tell you “get a real job.”
By Krysta Dawn4 years ago in Motivation
