I have been going through a very busy time at school recently, which is related to university applications, coursework and other various assessments. This time requires focus, intellectual involvement and loads of perseverance. Therefore, I wanted to share my tips for maximising productivity and mental stability. I hope these prove helpful to you, dear reader.…

I have seen this quote repeatedly every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a year as it hangs in my Maths classroom. However, I never fully acknowledged its presence, nor, more importantly, its significance. I am now working on my Oxford Uni application. During this strenuous process I have been receiving some negative feedback regarding my…

What is it that makes being a teenager so unique and often difficult? Recently, I was reflecting upon the fact that I find myself to be more stable than I used to be in my earlier teens, as in, I believe that after a distressing event, I do allow myself to feel the emotions that…

My name is Maria. I decided to start a blog because I want to write more. I think that having one will allow me to have a medium to express my thoughts, providing relief to my mind and soul. I have a range of interests – languages (so maybe sometimes I will write in Polish,…