fixed errors in post my-wilting-mind

.gitlab-ci.yml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ variables:
   # Major - Shouldn't change often, Big changes to the site
   # Minor - starts from 0 when Major is incremented +1 for each version that goes public
   # Release - For each time a development milestone is reached
-  VERSION: 1.3.11
+  VERSION: 1.3.12
   BUILD: 1 # If set to 0 gitlab will not build the image
   IMAGE_TAG: $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$VERSION
   DOCKER_TLS_CERTDIR: "/certs"

content/posts/my-wilting-mind/index.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ cover:
 ## **Introduction**
 
 What happens when we stop challenging our minds? While some people might enjoy
-the tranquility boredom, I strive to strike a balance. I appreciate quiet time
+the tranquility of boredom, I strive to strike a balance. I appreciate quiet time
 to think and process my thoughts, but I also need challenges to exercise my
 brain. Without these challenges I notice a decline in my cognitive abilities,
 affecting my problem-solving skills, memory and attention span. I become less
@@ -100,9 +100,12 @@ This practice gave me hope and the push I needed to keep going.
 ## Continuous Learning
 
 Lifelong learning is crucial for maintaining mental agility and personal
-satisfaction. There are numerous ways to continue learning, some example that I
-do: online courses, reading books, and engaging in new hobbies. This commitment
-to continuous learning helps keep the mind sharp and opens up new opportunities.
+satisfaction. There are numerous ways to continue learning:
+- online courses
+- reading books
+- engaging in new hobbies.
+This commitment to continuous learning helps keep the mind sharp and opens up
+new opportunities.
 
 ## The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
 
@@ -114,14 +117,14 @@ self: work harder on this part :|
 ## Building Resilience
 
 Building resilience is essential for coping with setbacks and challenges.
-Developing resilience skills and adopting a growth mindset can help view
-challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. This perspective
-is vital for personal and professional development. There are many aspects that
-make up resiliency, I have listed some of them that are important to me.
+Developing resilience can help view challenges as opportunities for growth
+rather than obstacles. This perspective is key for development. There are many
+aspects that make up resiliency, I have listed some of them that are important
+to me.
 
 ### Build Strong Relationships
 - Seek Support: Maintain strong connections with family and friends.
-- Engage in Community: Participate in community activities or join support groups to build a network of support.
+- Engage in Community: Participate in community activities
 ### Improve Emotional intelligence
 - Self-Awareness: Recognize and understand your emotions.
 - Emotional Regulation: Learn techniques to manage and respond to emotions effectively.
@@ -130,34 +133,35 @@ make up resiliency, I have listed some of them that are important to me.
 - Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.
 ### Develop Problem-Solving Skills
 - Analytical Thinking: Approach problems methodically, considering various solutions and their potential outcomes.
-- Adaptability: Be flexible and open to changing your approach if necessary.
+- Adaptability: Be flexible and keep an open mind, not everything will work.
 ### Self-Confidence
 - Self-Efficacy: Believe in your ability to overcome challenges and succeed.
-- Past Successes: Reflect on past successes and how you overcame obstacles.
+- Past Successes: Reflect on past successes and how you overcame these challenges.
 ### Develop a Sense of Purpose
 - Meaningful Activities: Engage in activities that align with your values and give your life meaning.
-- Volunteer Work: Participate in volunteer work to help others and build a sense of community and purpose.
+- Help Others: A small action goes a long way. An act of kindness will fill your soul.
 
 ## Social Connections and Support Systems
 
-Strong social connections and a reliable support system are critical for
-getting through difficult times. Engaging in a community or groups can help
-build new relationships and provide necessary support as well as give you a
-sense of belonging.
+Strong social connections and a reliable support system are really helpful for
+getting through difficult times. Having someone to talk to goes a long way.
+Taking part in a community can help build new relationships and provide
+necessary support as well as give you a sense of belonging.
 
 ## Setting and Achieving Goals
 
-Setting personal and career goals is important for maintaining motivation
-and direction. Creating actionable plans to achieve these goals and making sure
-to celebrate small wins along the way. This will keep the momentum going and 
-provide a sense of accomplishment.
+Setting personal and career goals is important for staying motivated and having
+a direction. Creating actionable plans to achieve your goals and making sure
+to celebrate small wins along the way. This will keep the momentum going along
+with a sense of accomplishment.
 
 ## Mindfulness and Self-Reflection
 
-Incorporating mindfulness practices can help manage stress and enhance
-self-awareness. Regular self-reflection is crucial for assessing personal
-growth, understanding emotions better, and making informed decisions about
-future actions. Some practices that I use are:
+Practicing mindfulness and self-reflection can help manage stress and enhance
+self-awareness. Regular self-reflection is crucial for assessing your growth,
+understanding emotions better and making informed decisions about your future.
+
+**Some practices that I use are:**
 - Journaling
 - Exercise
 - Writing blog posts here and there
@@ -166,27 +170,27 @@ future actions. Some practices that I use are:
 ## Professional Development
 
 Continuously working to improve your professional skills is important, even if
-the current job does not provide the necessary challenges. Networking within and
-outside the industry can help explore new opportunities and stay updated with
-industry trends. As well as this try to find chellenge, find areas that you lack
-experience or would like to improve on. For me this happened to be confidence
-in hosting large meatings and taking charge. Although I was not challenging my
-mind with technical problems I was still challenging myself to improve.
+your current job does not provide a challenge. Networking can help you discover
+new opportunities. As well as this try to find chellenge, find areas that you
+lack experience or would like to improve on. For me this happened to be
+confidence in hosting large meatings and taking charge. Although I was not
+challenging my mind with technical problems I was still challenging myself to
+improve.
 
 Sometimes it's all about perspective.
 
 ## Finding Purpose and Meaning
 
-Finding purpose and meaning in life give us motivation and satisfaction.
-Taking part in activities that contribute to the greater good, such as
+Finding purpose and meaning in life gives us motivation and satisfaction.
+Taking part in activities that contribute to more than just yourself, such as
 volunteering, can provide fulfillment and a sense of purpose.
 
-One community I found to be very beneficial for me was joining the local hackspace.
-The hackspace is new and still spinning up as I write this post. I was there,
-I helped put parts of the space together, I left my mark on the space with work
-I could be proud of. Volunteering gave me the feeling of contributing to
-something bigger than myself. A space that people will use for-hopefully-years
-I was able to help build. That is something I can be proud of.
+One community I found to be very beneficial for me was the local hackspace.
+The hackspace is moving to a new site and still spinning up as I write this post.
+I was there, I helped put parts of the space together, I left my mark on the
+space with work I could be proud of. Volunteering gave me the feeling of
+contributing to something bigger than myself. A space that people will use
+for—hopefully—years I was able to help build. That is something I can be proud of.
 
 ## **Conclusion**
 
@@ -196,7 +200,7 @@ thinking, we can navigate these challenges more effectively. Recognizing and
 regulating our emotions, while also employing coping mechanisms, can help us
 maintain a sense of balance and well-being. As I continue to seek new
 opportunities and keep myself engaged, I remind myself of the importance of
-challenging my mind and staying proactive in managing my life.
+challenging my mind and staying proactive in steering it's course.
 
 We are the captains of our ship and where we sail is our story. Take control
 and become a little bit better everyday. Society asks a lot of us but we need to