Read more about the article What is a grant?
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What is a grant?

Grants are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. It is a sum of money given by an organisation, especially a government, for a particular purpose such as education, starting a business or for a community-serving project.

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Read more about the article Try improving yourself instead of judging others
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Try improving yourself instead of judging others

We make judgements about others all the time, usually without even realising it. As a practical exercise, try to catch yourself in the act of judging another person or group of people, and whenever you do, judge yourself instead. Consider how you can improve yourself.

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Read more about the article Try short reads if you are dyslexic
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Try short reads if you are dyslexic

If you are not used to reading books or are dyslexic, reading short stories or a book of short stories can help you build up to bigger reads – and you’ll get the same excitement from finishing the story as those who read longer books.

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Read more about the article Do sports with your friends
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Do sports with your friends

Any leisure or fitness activity is more enjoyable when done with others who have a similar interest, who can encourage and help each other.

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How do I keep a conversation going?

To keep a conversation going, ask for their opinion on what’s currently happening in the room, current events, whatever you want to discuss, or inquire about “life story” topics like where they are from, and how they grew up.

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Read more about the article Why should I warm up before exercising?
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Why should I warm up before exercising?

A warming up and stretching routine before commencing a run or match is essential to prevent strains and sprains. Prevention is so much easier than trying to recover from a damaged ligament, muscle or tendon.

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Read more about the article Don’t be scared of making a mistake
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Don’t be scared of making a mistake

The only mistake that can truly hurt you is choosing to do nothing simply because you’re too scared to make a mistake.

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