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Benefits of reducing your screen time

In the modern world, screens surround us. Our smartphones, tablets, laptops and televisions make our lives easier by providing infinite possible functions – work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, organisation, direction finding, learning, fitness tracking, news… However, evidence shows that all of that screen time is affecting our health. 1. Brain function – too much screen time […]
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Why successful people get up early

Some of the world’s most successful people get up early. Richard Branson reportedly gets up at 5.45, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner wakes up at 5.30am, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3.45am, Oprah gets up at 6am and Elon Musk rises at 7am, to name just a few. 50% of self-made millionaires and 90% […]
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5 essential tips for improving your public speaking

Read our tips for public speaking, from overcoming nerves and perfecting your body language to connecting with your audience and taking inspiration from the best speeches of all time. Overcoming nervousness Being nervous is completely normal when you’re speaking in public. Luckily, some people’s nerves can help their performance as the adrenaline rush makes them […]
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Life Skills: increasing your confidence

Are you lacking in self-confidence at work, college or just life in general? If so, there’s a good chance that it could be getting in the way of your success despite you being capable of achieving what you want to do. Everyone lacks confidence sometimes. The key to conquering a lack of confidence is recognising […]
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Former Student Graduates from St Mary’s University with Drama Degree

Mrs Haylock went to see a former student, Montel Douglas, at his final year showcase where he has graduated with a Degree in Drama. St Mary’s pride themselves on being a Drama School University and Montel definitely found the experience fulfilling and inspiring. Montel says: ‘My time at CTK was the best years of my […]
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A-Z of Tech Lingo (H-K)

The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the second article in a series where we explain […]
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Tips for your first day at your new job

Making a good impression with your boss and your co-workers is vital on the first day of a new job. Research has shown that it can take less than a second for a person to form an opinion of you based on your physical appearance, body language, attitude, clothes and mannerisms. Human beings have evolved […]
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Life Skills: How to get a good credit score

This article is the fourth in a series about managing finances for beginners. You’ve already learnt how to easily set up and stick to a budget, how to get rid of debt and how to borrow money sensibly. Read on to learn about credit scores and how to make sure you have a good one. […]
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Sarah Flynn: “CTK fostered a community of acceptance and talent in so many forms”

Former A Level student, Sarah, has gone on to achieve some impressive things in her education since her time at Christ the King. Sarah took A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. Now studying Adult Nursing BSc with a study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology and plans to eventually become a Matron and more, […]
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Common Workplace Problems: What to do if members of your team aren’t picking up the slack

Do you feel like you’re compensating for the laziness of a co-worker? Does someone you work with always seem to be on social media instead of doing their job? Or do they always seem to be running personal errands or taking non work-related calls? If so, it’s likely to be affecting not only your workload […]
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Career Guide: Travel & Tourism

Working in the Travel & Tourism industry can bring a whole host of exciting opportunities. You could find yourself travelling abroad on a daily basis, working internationally or meeting people from all over the world when they visit your home country. “According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the industry already is responsible for more […]
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A to Z of Tech Lingo (A – G)

The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the first article in a series where we explain […]
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