Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2023 i girlworks

As early as the 6th century BCE, ancient Greek philosophers documented evidence that Earth was a sphere. In the year 185, Chinese astronomers became the first to document a supernova. Before the 16th century, Earth was commonly thought to be at the centre of the solar system, with all other celestial objects revolving around it. This is known as the geocentric model. This theory, however, did not match some confusing observations made by astronomers, such as the path of planets that appeared to move backwards on their orbits. In 1543, Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system in which the planets orbit the Sun. This model explained the unusual path of planets that astronomers had observed. The new theory was one of many revolutionary ideas…

Everyone seems to be a bit too serious about sports; at some point the fun stops and the exclusive, competitive cult-like behaviour begins. Fun and competition are not mutually exclusive, but usually lousy people make it so. Maybe you don’t want to compete at that level, specialize at a single sport, spend too much money or get injured. If the goal is to truly get the most out of the time you put aside for fitness, then you should enjoy that time. TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL & GROUP SPORTS TO CONSIDER: 01 SWIMMING Swimming is a life-saving skill and important to learn, but it is also extremely therapeutic. The water stimulates all the senses, uses under-performing muscles and has the power to transform moods. 02 CYCLING Decrease body fat, improve bone…

THE FUNDAMENTALS: A LAPTOP: CONSIDER WEIGHT AND THE SCREEN SIZE. $700 CAD (SALE) ACER SWIFT 3 14" LAPTOP - SILVER (INTEL CORE I5-1135G7/1TB SSD/16GB RAM/WINDOWS 11) $1300 CAD MACBOOK AIR M2 CHIP WITH 8‑CORE CPU, 8‑CORE GPU, 16‑CORE NEURAL ENGINE EARBUDS OR HEADPHONES: CONSIDER PORTABILITY, BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE LOSS. $58 CAD (SALE) SONY WH-CH520 WIRELESS HEADPHONES BLUETOOTH ON-EAR HEADSET WITH MICROPHONES, BLUE $50 CAD (SALE) EARFUN® AIR WIRELESS EARBUDS BLUETOOTH WITH 4 MICS, SWEATSHIELD™ IPX7 WATERPROOF, WIRELESS CHARGING, DEEP BASS, 35H PLAYTIME, WATERPROOF A SMARTPHONE: CONSIDER SIZE AND PRICE. $620 CAD (SALE) APPLE IPHONE XR 64GB FACTORY UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE - CORAL $330 CAD SAMSUNG GALAXY A14 5G 64GB - BLACK NICE TO HAVE: A TABLET: CONSIDER SIZE AND PRICE. $680 CAD APPLE IPAD MINI (6TH GEN) WITH A15 BIONIC CHIP, 8.3-INCH LIQUID RETINA DISPLAY,…

FOR PAINTERS: MAHL STICK A mahl stick is a stick that an artist can rest and steady their hand on. They’re especially useful for painting, as resting one’s hand in wet paint will result in ruining that part of the painting as well as a messy hand. Mahl sticks often have a piece of cloth or leather at the end to prevent damaging the surface they rest on. GREY PALETTE PAPER Some artists prefer to use a neutral grey-toned palette as it allows them to mix colours more accurately as well as reduce light glare when painting in outdoor settings. Painting on paper instead of a palette also ensures a quick and easy clean up, which many artists like if they are on the go. FOR ILLUSTRATORS: TRACING LIGHT BOX…

Advertising is everywhere. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, young people see about 40,000 ads a year, or 3000 a day through various formats. Several European countries ban advertising to young people, given how easily it is to be swayed by influencers or just fear of missing out (FOMO). With social media marketing, targeted ads, and influencer culture coaxing more people to buy things to one-up each other, more young women are becoming addicted to shopping. Media, advertising and body image are closely related. Seeing 3000 ads a day, many about appearance and beauty is having a toxic effect on young women. It’s important to always question what you’re are being sold. We live in a culture where people pay a lot of money to wear brands - in…

Born in Muscat, Oman, Maha Al Balushi comes from a large family, with eight brothers and sisters. She graduated from high school in 2005 and then graduated from Sultan Qaboos University in 2009 with a specialization in Business Marketing. Even though she knew she wanted to be a pilot in high school, there was no path for a female to become a pilot, so a marketing degree was selected. After considering many careers, Al Balushi became completely focused on becoming a pilot but… “I remember many discussions between me and others in my family or my teachers about their opinion about my dream to be a pilot, and everyone seemed to comment the same thing–it’s impossible!” Despite being told over and over again that she could not become a pilot…

Get regular exercise - outside. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health. Small amounts of exercise add up, so don’t be discouraged if you can’t do 30 minutes at one time. Aerobic exercises, including jogging, swimming, cycling, walking and gardening, have been proved to reduce anxiety and depression, but also affect appetite, sleep, meeting goals, and a sense of awe. Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. A balanced diet and plenty of water can improve your energy and focus throughout the day. Also, limit caffeinated beverages such as soft drinks, energy drinks or coffee. Try to eat clean foods and watch out for all the sugary stuff out there marketed to teens. The same is true for fast food. Leave home with healthy…

As you get back to school, this may be a good time to review your screen time. Growing up, your parents may or may not have used parental controls to limit screen time. Parents may have strong feelings about limiting screen time, but it’s quite possible that your parents are addicted to screen time just like you… As you “adult”, you will have to self-monitor and self direct which is hard and takes discipline and determination. The science is clear that taking control of screen time will improve your mental health. TIPS TO MANAGE SCREEN TIME 1 Turn off notifications Use notifications for important reminders only. Limiting reminders and the various vibrations and sounds associated with them, helps to increase focus. 2 Manage news alerts The constant influx of news…