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5 Thoughts On... Transformation

August 31, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Ideas, Image, Action

Five thoughts on the concept of transformation.

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August 31, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Thoughts, Transformation, Change, Form, Art, Personal, Global, Imagination, Reality
Idea, Ideas, Image, Action

Sustine et Abstine: The Stoic Maxim

August 17, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Language, Action

The phrase ‘bear and forbear’ calls for the Stoic to endure the trials of life with self-command.

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August 17, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Stoics, Stoicism, Maxim, Epictetus, Sustine et Abstine, Complaining, Patience, Discipline, Self-Command, Style, Ryan Holiday
Idea, Language, Action

The Power of Privacy

April 27, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Reflection, Idea, Action, Impression, Image

Writer Michelle Ruiz highlights an empowering benefit to guarding one’s privacy.

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April 27, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Privacy, Power, Self-empowerment
Reflection, Idea, Action, Impression, Image

'The Truth About Waking Up'

April 20, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Action

Elrod offers a simple yet radical proposal that one gains exponentially from deciding to wake up,
instead of needing to.

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April 20, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Hal Elrod, The Miracle Morning, Habits, Self-Development
Idea, Action

Steinbeck on the Writer's Purpose

March 09, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Reflection, Writing, Craft, Action

Steinbeck’s Nobel Prize speech challenges writers to reflect both the worst and the best man can be, in a quest to better humanity.

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March 09, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
John Steinbeck, Nobel Prize, Literature, Speech, Writer, Purpose
Reflection, Writing, Craft, Action

'Let's Keep Working Our Corners'

March 02, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Image, Action

An inspiring, collective call to action from teacher Ursula Wolfe-Rocca.

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March 02, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Ukraine, Current Events, Anxiety, Action, Analogy, Work, Good, Corners, World, Globe
Idea, Image, Action

'Whatever You Can Imagine Exists'

February 02, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Reflection, Action

The imagination literally is potential.

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February 02, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Imagination, Creation, Manifestation, Potential, Rhonda Byrne, Srimad Bhagavatam, Genesis, Werner Heisenberg, Quantum Physics
Idea, Reflection, Action

To All the Writers

January 12, 2022 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Action, Writing, Self-styling

To be a writer, you only need to believe it.

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January 12, 2022 /Katie Musgrave
Writer, Writers, Writing, Identity, Belief, Realization
Idea, Action, Writing, Self-styling

22 Ways to Be New

December 29, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Action, Self-styling

To be new, do new.

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December 29, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
New Year, New, Newness, Fresh Start, Framing
Idea, Action, Self-styling

The Joy of Repetition

December 22, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Reflection, Action, Craft, Language, Impression

The joy comes from observing the pattern as it becomes increasingly meaningful to us.

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December 22, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Joy, Repetition, Christmas, Tradition, Milan Kundera, Friedrich Nietzsche, Eternal Return
Idea, Reflection, Action, Craft, Language, Impression

10 Tips to Ace Your Oxford Interview

November 24, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Action, Image, Impression, Self-styling, Speaking

Tips brought to you by Oxford student Tabi Brewster.

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November 24, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
University of Oxford, Interview, Tips
Action, Image, Impression, Self-styling, Speaking

How to Action Your Speech Message

November 10, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Image, Impression, Action

In these challenging times, a speech needs to ‘walk the talk’.

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November 10, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Action, Speech, Message, COP26, Simon Kofe
Image, Impression, Action

3 Ways to Convince Followers to Volunteer for Your Campaign

Oxford
November 03, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Writing, Action, Craft

Here are three ways to combat ‘slacktivism’ and convince your followers to volunteer their time, effort and presence your campaign.

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November 03, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Writing, Campaign, Communications, Convince, Persuade, Followers, Volunteer, Volunteering
Writing, Action, Craft

In Transit: Pause for a Moment

October 20, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Image, Action

You are in transit.

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October 20, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Self, Self-Care, Pause, Moment
Idea, Image, Action

How to Boost Your Credibility

September 15, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Action, Impression, Image, Self-styling

Credibility is a function of two factors: reputation and authenticity.

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September 15, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Credibility, Persuasion, Trust, Reputation, Authenticity, Integrity
Action, Impression, Image, Self-styling

Nature in Action

July 21, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Teaching and Learning, Language, Impression, Action

The liveliness of my Y7s transformed into calm effort, and exploded again with energy - that was their nature in action.

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July 21, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Y7, English, Teaching, Nature, Action, Language, Sound, Haiku
Teaching and Learning, Language, Impression, Action

Self-Dieting

July 07, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Action

This notion of mental vigilance is empowering, as it encourages a holistic awareness of what information and ideas we allow ourselves to consume.

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July 07, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Self-Dieting, Self-care, Mind, Brain, Health, Social Media, Regulation
Idea, Action

‘Get Busy Living’

June 30, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Image, Reflection, Action

When I see this tree from my train, it recalls these cinematic trees, and the narratives of loss and life bound up in their symbolism.

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June 30, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Tree, Sign, Symbolism, Six Feet Under, The Shawshank Redemption, Life
Image, Reflection, Action

‘Thank You’

June 23, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Language, Action

I have my GCSE and A Level students to thank for this practice being on my mind.

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June 23, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Thank You, Thanks, Gratitude, Appreciation, Expression
Idea, Language, Action

A Very Fine Thing

Oxford
June 02, 2021 by Katie Musgrave in Idea, Action

There is something particularly refined about a marriage that has lasted half a century.

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June 02, 2021 /Katie Musgrave
Marriage, Golden, Wedding, Anniversary, Decision
Idea, Action
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