Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • 9 ways to keep busy during Lockdown 2.0

    9 ways to keep busy during Lockdown 2.0

    No matter what your circumstances were in the first national lockdown, I think we can all admit that staying inside wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Since Lockdown 2 was announced, I’ve reflected quite a lot on the first lockdown and how I found it. Honestly, when people ask me how felt about it, my…

  • 6 little things you can do to level up your social media in less than an hour

    6 little things you can do to level up your social media in less than an hour

    Hi everyone, If you’ve recently found yourself with some extra time on your hands, it might be a good idea to self-audit your social media – whether that’s your business page or your personal page, or both! It’s easy to upload regularly and interact with your audience, but people often forget to review and update…

  • AD| A bee-autiful origami necklace from La Menagerie

    AD| A bee-autiful origami necklace from La Menagerie

    Hi everyone, Excuse the awful pun but I couldn’t resist. Necklaces are one of my favourite pieces of jewellery to wear, but I’ve never been a fan of plain necklaces. I’m always searching for ones that are a little different, or ones that I don’t often see people wearing – which is why my silver…

  • An organic cruelty-free skincare brand that you need to try | AD

    An organic cruelty-free skincare brand that you need to try | AD

    Hi everyone, Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been trying something new. My skin has always been naturally really dry and eczema prone so usually, the only product that I’ll use on my body is Diprobase eczema cream. I always struggle to find products that are hydrating and anti-inflammatory without containing perfumes or an…

  • Diamonds for all occasions from Abelini Jewellery | AD

    Diamonds for all occasions from Abelini Jewellery | AD

    Whether you’re buying a Christmas present for a loved one or simply treating yourself, buying jewellery can be extremely daunting. There are so many metals, shapes and stone sizes available that’s it’s difficult to know where to begin. Abelini Jewellery offer a wide range of bracelets, earrings, and rings for different occasions, which are made…

  • Why predatory pricing doesn’t benefit anybody in the long run

    Why predatory pricing doesn’t benefit anybody in the long run

    Let’s talk about predatory pricing. This pricing strategy is becoming a more common tactic for new businesses and freelancers who are just starting out. Although it’s easy to want to do whatever you can to gain clients, charging stupidly low prices just isn’t the answer and ultimately doesn’t benefit the consumer or the business in…

  • 6 ways to keep your audience interested on social media

    6 ways to keep your audience interested on social media

    The social media game is changing and creators and brands are always looking for new ways to stand out from their competitors. With this in mind, here are some simple ways you can polish your social media strategy and keep your audience engaged online… Start a Facebook group If you’re using social media for your…

  • 6 Simple Tips for Uploading Interactive Instagram Stories

    6 Simple Tips for Uploading Interactive Instagram Stories

    Instagram stories are known for being spontaneous, relaxed and much less filtered than our Instagram grids. That being said, this doesn’t mean that the quality of the content that you upload to your Instagram story shouldn’t be as good as what you post on your feed. Sometimes just as many (if not more) people will…

  • 5 easy ways to support local businesses on social media

    5 easy ways to support local businesses on social media

    Hi everyone, The other day I was thinking about something. When it comes to supporting local businesses, we spend most of our time talking about “shopping local”. Whilst it’s better to shop local where you can, there are other ways that you can support small businesses online. By doing these really simple things, you’re giving…

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