Vanessa Vukovic

Blog Post #5 – Does having more products really make us happier, or are we just chasing an altered version of satisfaction?

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 3: Does having more products really make us happier, or are we just chasing an altered version of satisfaction? Our modern day world is constantly pushing us to consume more […]

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Blog Post #4 – How does overconsumption affect our mental and physical health, and is the toll as destructive on our well-being as it is on the environment?

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 2: How does overconsumption affect our mental and physical health, and is the toll as destructive on our well-being as it is on the environment? Consumerism is a major factor […]

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Blog Post #3 – Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, or is it a result from companies advertising tactics?

Inquiry Question: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more? Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, or is it a result from companies advertising tactics? The concept of overconsumption is a vast complex topic. There are […]

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Blog Post #2 – Project Plan: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

My Inquiry question this semester is “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: Does the root of overconsumption stem from our society, […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Project: How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for semester one is, “How does overconsumption affect our lives, and are we enticed by companies advertising, to buy more?” I chose to do a topic regarding consumerism as I am extremely interested in the psychology behind corporations advertising, and […]

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Blog Post #7 – What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?

Why I chose this question: One re-occurring statement I always hear is to “live in the moment,” but I had no idea what that exactly meant. Throughout my work on this Inquiry project, I had the opportunity to discover more about the art of presence, and how it makes an […]

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Blog Post #5 – Does being fully present strengthen our relationships?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 3: Does being fully present strengthen our relationships? present: existing or occurring now. Most meaningful moments felt throughout the day are usually times where […]

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Blog Post #4 – How could practicing gratitude improve our understanding of what’s “ordinary” in day-to-day life?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How could practicing gratitude improve our understanding of what’s “ordinary” in day-to-day life? gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation […]

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Blog Post #3 – How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present?

Inquiry Question: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? Research Step 1: How does our relationship with time, (past regrets and future anxieties) affect our ability to be present? The past experiences we face shape […]

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Blog Post #2 – Project Plan: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?

My Inquiry question this semester is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life? I look forward to discovering more about this complex topic over the next couple of months! Research Step 1: How does our […]

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Blog Post #1 – Inquiry Project: What does it mean to “live in the moment,” and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for Semester 2 is “What does it mean to ‘live in the moment,’ and how can we actively focus on embracing the little things in life?” I chose to do a topic regarding mindfulness as I am very interested in […]

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Blog Post #7 – “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?”

Why I chose this question: Social media is absolutely fascinating. The ever-changing nature of each platform makes the consumer hooked to their phone. With social media growing at rapid rates, I was always curious about how it could affect a high schoolers mental health specifically. In addition, I chose to […]

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Blog Post #5 – How does social media influence high school students’ social interactions and relationships, and how does that impact their overall well-being?

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 3: How does social media influence high school students’ social interactions and relationships, and how does that impact their overall well-being? Individuals incorporate social media […]

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Blog Post #4 – In what ways does social media use correlate with academic performance metrics like grades, attendance, and focus?

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 2: In what ways does social media use correlate with academic performance metrics like grades, attendance, and focus? According to a 2019 study on […]

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Blog Post #3 – Among high school students, what mental health issues are most commonly associated with excessive social media use, and how do they impact academic performance?

Inquiry Question: How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students? Research Step 1: Among high school students, what mental health issues are most commonly associated with excessive social media use, and how do they impact academic […]

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Blog # 2 – Project Plan – “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?”

My Inquiry question this semester is “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?” I look forward to discovering how social media impacts the mental health and academic performance of students. Research Step 1: Among high […]

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Blog #1 – Inquiry Project: “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?”

Hello and welcome back to my blog! My Inquiry question for Semester 1 is: “How does continuous engagement with social media platforms, without regular breaks, influence the mental health and academic performance of high school students?” I chose to do a topic regarding Social Media for my Inquiry Project as […]

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