Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2024 i girlworks

Wow, the summer went fast. Maybe you are excited about the return to school, maybe you are not. For most people, the return to school brings nervousness and even anxiety—this is normal to a point. Read about back-to-school anxiety and some tools you can use to help you in the moment. On the lighter side consider minimal make-up at a minimal price, learning to play lacrosse, creating a photo collage wall and discovering the artistry of Zendaya. It’s always a great time to learn and do something new. In this issue: • Yemen in the News • The artistry of Zendaya • Minimal make-up • What Mythical Creature are you? • How to Create a DIY Photo Collage Wall • Coping with back-to-school blues And much more….. Coming in November/December:…

Your make-up preferences shouldn’t be driven by trends, but sometimes it is hard to avoid them, especially as a teen when group-think, media and peers can have a BIG influence on the choices you make. It’s also true that some great products are costly and worthy of a splurge. If you prefer a minimal look when it comes to make-up, it seems counterintuitive to spend a lot of money on make-up, or have a lot of steps to go through to achieve the look. Shouldn’t not wearing make-up be the ultimate goal of a minimal look? Not from advertisers, or make-up companies’ perspectives. In August, 2024, Vogue published 10 Steps to Achieve a Minimalist “No-Makeup” Look, listing 8 products, totaling nearly $300 USD. The message being, no matter how minimal…

Despite its ancient roots as the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia, the modern Republic of Yemen is a new state. It is neither successful nor happy. A BRIEF HISTORY From the 7th century, Islam spread throughout Yemen quickly, and spread from Yemen. Yemen was ruled by a series of Muslim caliphs. Yemen developed its own variant of Arab-Islamic culture and society in relative isolation. The towns and tribes of the northern highlands adhered to a Zaydi Shiite sect of Islam, while the coastal regions and the southern uplands with Shafi'i Islam. In spite of the unification, tensions have never left the region. Yemen has been in state of political crisis since 2011, when a fresh wave of protests, inspired by the Arab Spring uprisings in Tunisia and…

Lacrosse is the national sport of Canada, or was until hockey was declared the national winter sport, and lacrosse the summer sport. Lacrosse is growing in popularity, particularly amongst girls and young women. In the United States, according to the High School Athletics Participation Survey, in 2021-22, there were 96,762 participants in girls' lacrosse in 3,028 high schools nationwide which is an estimated 43.1% increase from where the sport was in 2001. What are the benefits? • Lacrosse is a fast sport, a great cardiovascular workout, and will increase your speed. • Unlike basketball, height does not matter. Being short has advantages in lacrosse. • Enjoy teamwork and improve your social and competitive skills. • Fresh air and being outdoors. • Lower stress and anxiety. Lacrosse has been played for centuries.…

Her influence across all cultures and monotheistic religions, along with her curious nature and intelligence, deserve examination. As a Black or Arabian woman, she is an example for many as a Philosopher Queen and important biblical figure. To some Ethiopian Christians, she is almost divine. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that survives the stories. The Queen of Sheba is associated with Yemen, as it is said she lived in Sana'a. Some have written that she actually was African from Ethiopia but she was certainly a woman of colour. Some Christian art depicts the Queen as white and European. Some legends (Islam and African) have it that a bird was sent to convey a message to the Queen to come to Solomon. Either way, the Queen heard of the court of…

Heading back to school leads to an upswing in stress and anxiety for most people. In fact, it’s quite normal to feel a certain amount of stress for the first few weeks of any new school year. It’s an entirely new experience every year with different teachers, people, classes and maybe even a change of school. That’s a lot to take in for anyone, of any age. That rookie teacher is just as anxious as you are, and so is the new student who just moved here. So, first take a breath and understand that this feeling of stress and excitement is shared and you are not alone. LOOK AFTER THE BASICS Get a good sleep and eat regular meals: Fatigue and crankiness from not getting enough sleep can make you…

When you have money in hand it can be hard to not think of all the ways you can spend it. Whether it’s an experience, clothing, make-up or even fast food, money can slip through your fingers. Part of learning about money is adapting a frugal approach, as opposed to a spend-thrift (a person who spends money extravagantly or irresponsibly). The number one rule is.. PAY YOURSELF FIRST If you set a rule of saving 20%, that money and all future savings will provide a financial safety net for your future self. You can start this at an early age, and will reap huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices. Worried about a lack of discipline? Try these easy challenges: • Record your expenses however is easiest for…