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Edited: May 09, 2022

Ongoing notes from a student

Well, here we are, Monday again (at least here in the UK).

This week is a busy one, I've almost completed my second module 'Investigating Psychology 1' as part of a BSc in Forensic Psychology. Unfortunately, to conclude this module requires a choice of two questions either of which will require a 1500 wd essay. I have about 2 weeks to get this 1500 wd essay done...I have made a decent start by typing out the title in a document so, yeah, getting there 😂.

I've already registered for my third module due to start in October, which I'm really looking forward to. Along with this, I'm running two Facebook pages both to promote and create discussion around psychology and neuroscience. Aiming to write about 3 posts each for these pages a day.

Along with this, I'm really trying to fit in at least one article a week for Medium on anything related to psychology, as well as philosophy and neuropsychology. Unfortunately, my fiction writing has had to take a back seat temporarily, but at least there's one book and novel I can call my own on Amazon so I'm happy with that. Also writing for this forum is a great way to unwind and relax and read some fantastic posts and questions by other members. Can't believe this is the fourth month I've been on this forum now😮

Busy but content is the mood of the day.

How about other forum members here, how are things?

Are you studying this week? Procrastinating?

Any fellow writers having an okay time writing or is there a touch of writer's block?

I hope you all have a good week, let me know what you're doing, whether up to anything nice or reading anything interesting.

There's a great community on the forum and I'm enjoying your comments and posts very much 😁

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Daniella Moriarty

May 14, 2022

Oh bless you, there's no need to be nervous! I've downloaded it today and I can't wait to start it.

Daniel Sumner

May 14, 2022

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You're a legend. That means the world to me thanks very much for your support. Can't wait to hear any improvements which need to be made on future books 👍👍😁

Daniella Moriarty

May 13, 2022

No problem at all! My degree was in literature so I love any opportunity I can get to dig into a good book. That sounds really good and I'll give it a download tomorrow! I look forward to reading it and I'll definitely leave feedback too :)

Thank you for sharing it with us!

Daniel Sumner

May 13, 2022

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Oh wow, now I'm nervous😁

That's great, any issues with the book or improvements let me know can' t wait to get some honest feedback.

Daniella Moriarty

May 13, 2022

I've just noticed that you said you've got one book and one novel on Amazon! Could you post the links and provide a summary so we can have a look at these please? That's an amazing achievement though, well done!

Daniel Sumner

May 13, 2022

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Yeah sure:

Here's the synopsis:

When Michal Emory suddenly appears one stormy night at the manor, the resident caretaker Simon is thrust reluctantly into a mystery that surrounds his former master. Simon the guardian of the manor slowly begins to unravel the circumstances of the master's mystery, and as he does so, he finds that his most basic assumptions about the master and his house will be called into question. For Simon, life within the peaceful surroundings of the chateau will never again return to normal.

The genre is: psychological mystery

There's a free Kindle offer running from tomorrow though which I just created, so if you have a Kindle the book is free from 12 am tomorrow (PDT) all the way to Wednesday at 11:59 (PDT). So you won't need to buy it 😁

I've included two links, one is to the Amazon page the other is of my reading the first chapter on my Youtube channel.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recalling-Simon-Daniel-Oram-ebook/dp/B084JB6DCL

It's been really difficult to get feedback so I welcome all feedback positive or negative, you'll be helping me to develop as an author with each criticism 😁

If you end up reading it, hope it intrigues you or distracts you for a few hours.

Thanks ever so much for inquiring about it, you've made my day 🤓

ViktorijaT

May 09, 2022

Wow, I'm amazed by all the things you're doing right now- it's truly inspiring! You have a bright future ahead of you!!

I've been in a similar busy but content mood too after a looong period of procrastination. I couldn't procrastinate anymore because my exams are next week, yikes. Other than being a bit stressed out I genuinely feel fulfilled by the topics I'm studying (some cognitive functions, emotions, motivation, introduction to gender studies etc.). I've also noticed that being productive has helped me a lot mentally (I feel so much better about myself). But I might be falling into the trap of overdoing it though..

I'm curious to know if you also tend to overwork and if you do, it'd be great if you share how you cope with it.

I appreciate the fact that you opened this discussion so that we can all get to know each other better. Have a wonderful day/night and good luck on your essay, you've got this!

Daniel Sumner

May 10, 2022

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Thanks for the compliments 😁

I hope the procrastination was useful to get some distance and clarity, I don't think a touch of procrastination is a bad thing. I hope your exams go okay but I know you'll do fine. Let us know how you get on, this could be a great place to support those who are studying but finding it tough going.

Exams can be stressful so hope you have some great strategies to manage it, the topics you're studying sound fascinating. You've got tons to offer the forum. Emotions are a brilliant topic for study, can't wait for you to share with the forum what you've been learning.

Overwork is a danger, but I'm more at unease if I'm doing nothing. To cope with the jobs I know still need doing, I tend to shut off all other thoughts and concentrate fully on the present and what I'm doing at that moment.

I love what you said:

"I've also noticed that being productive has helped me a lot mentally (I feel so much better about myself)."

I feel exactly the same way, my mind goes a bit haywire if I haven't fed it with something interesting.

Listen to your body and mind, you'll know if you're overdoing it.

ViktorijaT

May 10, 2022

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@Daniel Sumner Oh wow I never looked at procrastination as something useful, but I have to say that you kinda changed my mind. After all we all need a break sometimes..

Anyways, thanks for the support! I also appreciate your advice and I'll for sure start posting more of the things we're learning.

May 09, 2022

Although eid is over but I am still celebrating it. It's been a busy week. Now, I am slowly like a turtle trying to back to work.

@Daniel Sumner can you share your medium link here? Please.

What kind of articles do you write? Are they all about forensic psychology?

P.S: What was the motivation behind for you to get a degree in Forensic Psychology?

May 10, 2022

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@Daniel Sumner I have just read your article on " Near death Experience". It was a delight to read. You have given reasons of every superstitions. So, you are non- beliver?

As a Muslim, we celebrate two eid. One is called Eid-ul-fitr, and other is called Eid-ul- Adha.

We celebrate eid-ul-fitr after the end of Holy month Ramadan. Maybe you have heard of Ramadan, Ramadan is a month where Muslims fast dawn to sunset. On this occasion we have feasts with family and friends. It is also called sugar- eid.

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated after the Hajj. Where pilgrimage goes to Mecca to perform it. Hajj represents solidarity, In Islam, everyone is equal, it doesn't matter what is the color of your skin. Only good deeds can elevate your level. I hope this will give you some knowledge about eids.

I am trying to learn new things. Psychology always fascinates me, how your mind work, it's mind blowing.

Daniel Sumner

May 10, 2022

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@ayesha, Thank you so much for taking the time to read one of my articles. Yes, you could definitely qualify me as a non-believer in certain things like religion.

However, there are infinitely many more things that I believe in and a believer such as yourself would believe in, like friendship, wonderful food, and great coffee😁

Philosophically, I find that I can find at least something in all philosophies or even religions that I find reasonable and something I would thoroughly endorse like the celebration you've just shared which sounds truly amazing.

I had heard of Ramadan, but not of Eid. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain its relevance and meaning. Of course, any time a feast is mentioned I'm all for it😁

Philosophically, my own leaning is toward humanism, but even in this, we can see patterns of solidarity that you have just celebrated.

I really appreciated you taking the time to educate me on eid. It's not right that I'm ignorant of such things but with people such as yourself taking the time to enlighten me I learn something new.

I would be interested to see the psychology behind such celebrations like the one you've had and how it creates this sense of well-being and solidarity...I sense something new for me to investigate😁

May 11, 2022

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@Daniel Sumner we all know something, not everything. It's my pleasure to give insight on eids, it fascinates me, how different cultures celebrate their festivals.

Hope you investigate more on eid😁