From c7367fa0f79d57e3106ade7c4e468a9d197ac057 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ahmza Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:45:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fixed errors in post my-wilting-mind --- .gitlab-ci.yml | 2 +- content/posts/my-wilting-mind/index.md | 82 ++++++++++++++------------ 2 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 40 deletions(-) diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml index 68056ef..4554816 100644 --- a/.gitlab-ci.yml +++ b/.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" diff --git a/content/posts/my-wilting-mind/index.md b/content/posts/my-wilting-mind/index.md index fb0033b..e10ae1f 100644 --- a/content/posts/my-wilting-mind/index.md +++ b/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