Justine Crowley
Bio
Freelance Internet Moderator/UX Writer/UX Consulting Designer/Graphic Designer
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Lives in Sydney, Australia. Loves life.
Stories (111/0)
Triggering Elephants In The Room on Mental Health
No matter where you live in the world, the recent stabbings inside Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction has brought out some heroism, as well as bravery, unresolved trauma, shock, and unconscious and unresolved mental health challenges to name. This circumstance has also brought out kindness and generosity in abundance. All of those elephants in the room, metaphorically speaking. America has g*ns, while Australia has k!iv#s. No country or circumstance is ever perfect. The elephant in the room when it comes to this article in relation to the human psyche for me is writers block right now, among other things that last Saturday (as at the time of writing this particular bit) seemed to have triggered. Based on this unfathomable event, I am doing my best to ensure that this article is part wisdom, part memoir, so that others can also heal.
By Justine Crowley5 days ago in Psyche
- Top Story - April 2024
Did We Manifest AI Due to Collective Human Attitudes on Work? Top Story - April 2024
Food for thought indeed. There is a mighty fine line between "AI is taking our jobs" as a downright conspiracy theory, to something that is true and proven in some (if not many) occupations; from cashiers to illustrators, and robotic surgery to name, let alone robot lawyers for real. Furthermore, this article is not designed to create more fear and uncertainty than what is already circulating in the cosmos, but rather to view AI and the world of work from a different perspective.
By Justine Crowley23 days ago in Journal
An Honest Review of Gabby Bernstein's 21-Day Manifesting Challenge
Gabrielle (Gabby) Bernstein is a New York Times bestseller, and ironically is a New York based motivational speaker and life coach. After the crazy and fatiguing moments that last year (2023, as at the time of writing) manifested in the end, combined with an unexpected health scare before Santa could make his way down the chimney; I seriously needed some more motivation to kick start a brand new year on the right note. The choose-again method in the program was also quite helpful.
By Justine Crowley2 months ago in Motivation
Money Conversations To Have With Loved Ones: Part 2 of 2
The final eight money conversation starters from Print Discuss will now be answered by yours truly. Plus a bonus bank account related balance question that one found intriguing and mysterious, on the back of attending a tech industry conference called Vogue Codes back in 2023, will also be addressed.
By Justine Crowley3 months ago in Trader
Money Conversations To Have With Loved Ones: Part 1 of 2
No different to Scott Pape (The Barefoot Investor, now a financial counsellor) encouraging couples to sit down in a treat-like environment, and have a date night around money with wine, cheese, and even garlic bread (to name) to cheer you on. On this, when I refer to 'loved ones' - that can mean anyone, apart from your significant other. If you prefer to answer these thought-provoking money questions yourself in private, then that is fine too.
By Justine Crowley3 months ago in Trader
Taking The Unconventional Path. An Identity Rinse Out.
We've all been programmed (from when we were crawling, to being able to walk) to go to school, get good grades, go to College/University, and then get a comfortable, safe, secure, and high paying job. Oh, and get a mortgage, and get married, and have a dog with 2.5 kids. How is that plan working out for you, in all seriousness?
By Justine Crowley5 months ago in Motivation
Why Silly Season is Becoming Less Silly
Each and every year (with rock solid certainty) towards the pointy end of the year (usually from Halloween onwards) we are in what is known as the Festive Season (aka. Silly Season). This season is obsessed with joy and happiness (sure), as well as burn out, unfairness, inconsistencies, and frivolity, to only name a few.
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Motivation
Perimenopause: Overwhelming. Mysterious. And a Bit Joyful.
It really catches any woman by surprise when it comes, and especially in pandemics and woeful economic times. Please know upfront that this article is not a rant, a complaint, or vents of frustration when it feels like some things turn to s!@t, even when you are not in cycle, and you are medically, physically, and emotionally fit otherwise. I need to point out that this article is part wisdom, part life-hack kind of advice, in order to help any Peri-menopausal woman to continue to be the viva that they are meant to be...on or off the dance floor (metaphorically speaking, as per the first image. Caveat: this is coming from wisdom, and not from any medical training or experience.) I also need to warn you that this article is a bit long, and within good reason. Why not make yourself a cup of herbal tea, or any other healthy beverage of your choosing, and get comfortable. Now let's dig in, because this is gold. Not to impress, but rather to impress upon; I wish I had a guide like this written up for me a short six months ago. It would have made the earlier days of my Peri-menopausal journey much smoother for sure.
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Viva
Dog Math Explained
In a nutshell, we do not deserve dogs. When they misbehave, we quickly forgive them; especially when we look through their innocent looking eyes. It is their way of saying sorry, and therefore being let off the hook. And is the back door to some treats. You may have heard of Girl Math, Boy Math, Tradie Math, and even ADHD Math. Now the time has come to welcome in the cutest math of all: Dog Math. Yes, it is a thing, all thanks to social media.
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Humor
Will UNO's Show 'Em No Mercy Card Game Amplify The No Friends Trend?
Goodness me. UNO is still a pretty good game, and that all depends as to whether or not you are more inclined to play card games, as opposed to board games. Then again, you need at least a couple more people to play with you, in order to make the game more interesting. In other words, it would be pretty one sided if the other player (only in a party of two) kept skipping and reversing back to themselves. Depending on your mood, that could surely annoy your friend or family member. Or whoever is playing with you at the end of the day. Uno is one in Italian, but it is also a popular card game, created in 1971. Now UNO is upping the ante with a Show 'Em No Mercy edition. (Yours truly is not sure if someone was listening to the song called Show No Mercy, while being forced to (say) chow down some tarantulas for dinner in a foreign country; while coming up with the name and idea for a "supposedly" simple card game, while rinsing the UNO card game inside out, like a spin dry that is turned up way too high.)
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Humans
How Come Everlong by the Foo Fighters is Trending on TikTok/Other Socials?
You do not need to be a spiritual or awakened person to appreciate this trend; let alone be a Foo Fighters fan (not that yours truly is, in any sense of the word...moreover I like their music) - or even a fan of rock music for that matter.
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Beat