by Robin Bates | May 16, 2020 | Achievement, Blog, Confidence, Gaming, Geek Culture, Videogames
In dire need to build your self-confidence? It may sound like counterintuitive advice, but start playing video games! Contrary to popular belief, video games actually help build self-confidence. The most obvious way it does this is that it forces you to interact with...
by Robin Bates | May 15, 2020 | Achievement, Blog, Esports, Gaming, Geek Culture, Videogames
Fancy yourself under the spotlight competing in the esports scene for millions of pounds or millions of dollars? While the journey to that ever happening IS arduous and extremely difficult, it is not impossible. With enough effort and patience, you will slowly climb...
by Aaron | Apr 27, 2020 | Achievement, Blog, Confidence, Life Skills
Hi I’m Aaron, co-host of the LIFT Fitness Podcast. Following our recent episode (episode 18) with Shabna Rajah, I’ve thought a lot about who “Super-Aaron” would be. That is, the version of me that draws on elements of superheroes to be the best, super-est,...
by Paul Flannery | Oct 11, 2019 | Cooking, Life Skills, Role Play Gourmet
Summer in the Northern hemisphere may be over, but a great salad evokes memories of the warm at any time of year. Tackling salads, dressings, and marinade, Paul Flannery dons his chef apron and giant D20 to continue to level up your cooking stat. Summer food can get...
by Robin Bates | Oct 7, 2019 | Confidence, Conventions, Geek Culture, MCM Comic Con Hub
How do you progress your ability in cosplay? And what happens when you’re ridiculously skilled and still get nervous out of costume?I bring you on to the Main Stage at the UK’s largest pop culture event, MCM Comic Con London, to talk about it of course! Cast your mind...