As a kid with undiagnosed ADHD (diagnosed at 18), I was all over the place. I was the class clown that had a dull future because academics was just too hard. My older sister gave me books for birthdays and christmas presents, year after year, until one day it finally caught my attention and I was in love! I soon realised I was worth more
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When I started this course, I had a decent camera but didn’t really know how to get the best out of it. Like a lot of people, I was relying on auto settings and hoping for the best. I wanted to properly understand photography and be able to take photos with purpose rather than just luck.
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A lucky break was my daughter finding her biological dad. She was born by donor in the 1990s, and as it was very secretive back then. To cut a very long and complicated story short, it turned out that he is the brother of a very well-known children’s story writer! So, lucky me was taken under her wing, and she was and still is a great help. The main thing she taught me was to keep cutting words out to make the stories short and to the point. It’s amazing how many words you don’t actually need. I’ve learned that little kids ages 2 to 6 just like good illustrations and very simple but exciting story lines.
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I have a business Maria Pearson Coaching in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay, where I offer personal training (15 years experience) and life coaching.
For as long as I can remember, I have loved moving and playing sports, and learning how to stay fit and well. Having studied Physical Education at bachelor and masters level at the University of Otago, I learned how to share my passion and knowledge of health and wellness with others as a personal trainer.
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My name is Vess Mark, and I am a proud Diploma graduate (with Merit) of the NZIBS Life Coaching...
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The article is a personal account of the author’s experience studying for a diploma in proofreading and editing. The author, an experienced writer and editor, thought that the course would be easy but found it challenging. Despite facing personal struggles such as heart surgery and cancer diagnosis, the author completed the course within a year and is now a proud graduate. The author expresses gratitude towards their tutor for their patience and detailed feedback. Overall, the article highlights the difficulty of proofreading and editing and the importance of professional training.
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Someone very wise once said when life gives you lemons, make lemonade (Elbert Hubbard in 1915...
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