Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2025 i girlworks

Technology is amazing and you should learn as much as you can about what’s new in tech, tech leaders (too few are women), tech stocks and laws around tech - particularly privacy. Technology is also evasive, meaning it is probably impacting your life in all ways, both negative as well as positive. As a teen you want more control over your tech time and access, but you need to acknowledge that tech has an outsized influence on your generation. Your grandparents did not have cell phones, access to the web (no YouTube!), personal computers, or social media. Teens who spend an average of 3 hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health issues including depression. While science and technology has changed generations, personal technology allows…

Research has identified a range of physical and mental health benefits of art and art therapy. Art therapy is used to reduce conflicts and distress, improve cognitive functions, foster self-esteem, and build emotional resilience and social skills. More than that, creating art takes you to an entirely new space where any type of creation is possible. Don’t expect perfection. At first, just try a few projects to see what appeals to you. These are perfect winter projects. Self-Portrait Creating a self-portrait, whether through illustration or painting, is a great way to explore how you view yourself. Focus on capturing your emotions and inner thoughts when creating your self-portrait. Using this technique can help you explore your identity and self-perception on a deeper level. Best of all, you can use inexpensive…

1 How do you help your friends when they’re struggling? a) I listen patiently and help them come to their own decision b) I try to solve their problems for them c) I try to cheer them up and be positive d) I offer advice for their situation 2 If you could bring one thing with you anywhere, it would be: a) A tech gadget to keep my connected b) A journal to keep track of all my thoughts c) A backpack with food and supplies d) A first aid kit so I can be ready to help others 3 How would you escape a tough situation? a) I'd use my charm to fool someone to let me out b) I'd use my strength and speed c) I’d stay calm and try…

CLEAN YOUR BEDROOM OVER THE WINTER HOLIDAY Set aside a day to organize and de-clutter to jazz up your new year. Done! TRY TO BE MORE THANKFUL FOR YOUR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS, AND TELL THEM It may be hard to live with them, but they love you. EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES Maybe you have always wanted to try chess. Set a goal. DRINK MORE WATER Swap out the occasional soda or energy drink for water. SPEND LESS TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Try to go one day a week without it. EAT FRUIT AND VEGGIES EVERY DAY They are great for your health and are a natural source of energy. TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR SKIN Wash your face before bed and use SPF. PRACTICE GRATITUDE This is a lifetime resolution, worthy…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHYL0-4XrUk DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS HD Donkey Kong is back and barreling through the jungle! Help DK and his pal Diddy Kong in 2D platforming action as they chase down the Tiki Tak Tribe to recover their precious banana hoard. With 80 levels across nine worlds to explore! Release date: Jan. 16 Platforms: Nintendo Switch CIVILIZATION 7 The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known! Players will look to the past and the layers of history take shape. Release date: Feb. 11 Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PS 4, PS 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pygcgE3a_uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CWilpm49rU SPLIT FICTION Mio and Zoe are writers who become trapped in their own stories…

The bigger the financial goal, the more unachievable it seems, but if you break it down into smaller amounts over a period of time, the goal will come into view. For instance, if you are saving for a new laptop that costs $1200 and you want it in 6 months, you need to save $200 a month, or $50 (under 4%) a week to get it. Are there certain environments that cause you to want to spend or make you feel obligated to spend just because you’re there? For example, Sephora, malls, electronics stores, when you’re on holidays or away from home are all times when it’s easier to spend impulsively. Limit your opportunities to spend in such environments by either not going there or keeping your money safe from…