One symbol of the ‘new’ Salford is the gleaming high-rises on Chapel Street.
18.06.2023 - 06:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
From gratitude lists to keeping precious memories alive, there are many reasons why someone would want to keep a diary.
Not only can writing in a journal be an important self-care practice, it can also help keep us organised by ensuring our future plans stay on track.
And there’s one mum-of-three who knows that more than most – seeing her love of journaling lead to a dramatic change in her career.
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Becki Cross started writing just before the pandemic started in 2020, jotting down everything from daily Covid figures to her thoughts and feelings.
Though the 41-year-old took up the hobby as a chance to “pause and reflect”, her entries quickly allowed her to map out the future she wanted for herself.
With a dream of returning to university and becoming a full-time lecturer, she used her diary to plan out how she was going to achieve that goal.
With the pandemic putting her event management business on hold, Becki, from Preston, used the opportunity to enrol at university and went on to complete her master's degree.
She now works as a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire teaching business and enterprise – something she believes would not have happened if she hadn't started putting pen to paper.
“I firmly believe I wouldn't have got my current job without journaling and now I want to open the doors for others to use this as a tool to make a lifestyle change, no matter how big or small,” she said.
“Through journaling, instead of plodding along, you take stock and think of where you want to go and how you’re going to get there.
“I see it as a habit that will stay forever. Even if it’s five minutes a day, I try and write in my journal before
One symbol of the ‘new’ Salford is the gleaming high-rises on Chapel Street.
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Tennessee is the place to be.Starting Thursday, June 15 and stretching all the way to Sunday, June 18, the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take over the Bonnaroo Manchester Farm for a long weekend of rock n’ roll, hip-hop, pop, EDM and everything else in between.Just a few of the megastars slated to entertain fans at this year’s edition include Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters, Pulitzer Prize-winner Kendrick Lamar, electro icon Odesza, hitmaker Sheryl Crow and post-punk heroes Paramore.They’ll be joined by My Morning Jacket, Lil Nas X, Korn, Marcus Mumford and Pixies.All in all, over 100 acts are set to take the stage at the mutli-day musical extravaganza.And if you still need last-minute tickets, there’s no need to fear. At the time of publication, four-day passes were still available for purchase starting at $313 before fees on Vivid Seats.The lowest price we found on single-day passes was $122 before fees.Need a bit more info before committing?Keep reading — all the details you’re looking for can be found below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all single-day and multi-day general admission pass prices can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.
A health expert has issued a warning to anyone on antidepressants as a heatwave sweeps Greater Manchester this weekend. Temperatures will reach 28C in parts of the region on Saturday, while maximum temperatures won't dip below 25C until at least Friday.
A teen followed a young mum before stabbing her in front of her five-year-old son in a brutal attack.
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Eagle-eyed viewers of the Britain's Got Talent final have spotted an apparent rift between two judges after hearing Bruno Tonioli get 'booed' just minutes into the final. After weeks of auditions and live shows, the ITV talent show will come to an end tonight (June 4) with one performer crowned the BGT champion.