Author: Sekar Writes
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Review and Summary: Life in Three Dimensions
in Book ReviewIs there more to life than happiness or meaning? Life in Three Dimensions presents psychological richness as a third path to live fully.
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Review and Summary: The Art of Change
in Book ReviewFeeling stuck in a fast-changing world? The Art of Change shows how shifting your mindset helps you grow, adapt, and lead with confidence.
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Handwriting vs Digital Notes: A Cure for Writer’s Block?
I switched from digital note-taking to handwritten journaling and found unexpected inspiration. How did slowing down help unblock my writing?
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How I Saved a Wilted Rose Using Homemade Flower Food
in BlogI used to panic over caring for flowers until I saved a wilted rose with homemade flower food. It was the start of a surprising new hobby.
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Review and Summary: Hate the Game
in Book ReviewHate the Game equips readers with savvy strategies to beat the odds in capitalism, offering empowering insights in an approachable style.
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Book Hunting in Helsinki: An April Sale at Akateeminen Kirjakauppa
April in Helsinki means one thing for book lovers: Akateeminen’s book sale! Come see the titles that caught my eye this season.
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Review: The Wild Why
in Book ReviewCuriosity and wonder take center stage in The Wild Why. What if slowing down could unlock a deeper connection to life?
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Beyond Self-Help: Why Nonfiction Deserves a Second Look
Nonfiction isn’t what most people expect. It goes beyond self-help into memoirs, science, nature, and stories that spark curiosity and wonder.
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What I Learned About Reading Slumps
I couldn’t focus on reading, until I gave in to a slice of cake. Here’s how a small craving helped me get back into the reading zone.
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Fresh Flowers at Home: Beginning a New Daily Joy
A spontaneous encounter with fresh flowers in Helsinki made me see beauty and space anew, changing my home and my pace.
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Review and Summary: Atlas of the Heart
in Book ReviewThink you know your emotions? Atlas of the Heart uncovers the gaps in our emotional vocabulary and why naming our feelings matters.
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How Poetry Helped My Burnout and Anxiety
Struggling with burnout, I ditched typical books and found comfort in poetry. Poems soothed my anxiety and rekindled my reading passion.
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March 2025 Highlights: Falling for Poetry and Favorite Coffee Bean
From poetic revelations to coffee sensations, my March 2025 adventures were full of delightful surprises. See what sparked joy this month!
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Review and Summary: The Importance of Being Educable
in Book ReviewIs intelligence enough? The Importance of Being Educable explores how human educability shapes the future.
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Easter in Helsinki: Fazer Café and Finland’s Famous Mignon Eggs
Celebrate Easter in Helsinki with a visit to Fazer Café, a home of Finland’s iconic Mignon eggs and seasonal chocolate treats.
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Review and Summary: The Lessons of History
in Book ReviewThe Lessons of History shares timeless insights on how the past shapes our world. It’s a thought-provoking and concise read.
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Review and Summary: Everything Is Tuberculosis
in Book ReviewJohn Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis reveals how injustice, not medicine, keeps a curable disease alive today.
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Review: The Anthropocene Reviewed
in Book ReviewIs humanity a masterpiece or a catastrophe? John Green’s The Anthropocene Reviewed explores our impact with wit and wisdom.
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Review and Summary: The Utopia of Rules
in Book ReviewIs bureaucracy quietly ruling our lives? David Graeber’s The Utopia of Rules exposes the absurdities and why we may never escape it.
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Where to Find Journaling Stationery in Helsinki
Find the best journaling supplies in Helsinki, from popular stationery stores to unexpected spots with cute stickers and planners.
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Mid-March Update: A Season in Transition
March in Helsinki is a mix of sunshine, snow, and exciting events as the city awakens for spring. What’s next in this season of change?
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You Don’t Hate Reading, You Just Haven’t Found the Right Books
Think you hate reading? Maybe you just haven’t found the right books yet. Here’s how unexpected reads completely changed my perspective.
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Review: Inquire Within
in Book ReviewI never thought poetry was for me until Inquire Within changed everything. These poems left me speechless.
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Review and Summary: Your Brain on Art
in Book ReviewArt changes your brain in ways you never imagined. Your Brain on Art uncovers the science behind creativity and well-being.
