Manon Lbs

Manon Lbs

TED Translator
Paris, France
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About Manon

I am a…

Care taker, Student

Bio

A curious soul who loves learning new things but isn't the biggest fan of reading, I’d much rather listen or watch ! Oh, and I also moonlight as a volunteer translator !

I'm passionate about

I'm passionate about psychology, traveling, and speaking foreign languages ; I guess you could say I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. I love doing all the fun stuff kids enjoy, like coloring and arts and crafts (because why should adults miss out ?). I’m obsessed with documentaries, but keep history and math far away from me, thanks!

An idea worth spreading

Some ideas* - We should be able to laugh about anything, but not with everyone - Kindness and awareness are key, and while judgment is necessary, it should inform, not criticize - Being or doing something selfish isn’t always negative - Emotions matter and shouldn’t be ignored - Truth can lie, but science tells truths - Our brain is our best friend and worst enemy. Disagreement is good , it helps us learn - Culture goes beyond just knowing the literary or cinematic classics - Mental health and well-being are underestimated, but sometimes, small steps are all it takes to bounce back *Few classics to debunk : - "What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger" : Sometimes it just leaves you tired, confused, or needing therapy ! - "Follow your passion, and the money will follow" : Not always. Bills don't care about passion ! - "Time heals all wounds" : Not really. Time helps, but healing is active, not passive - "Money can't buy happiness" : It can buy stability, which is a good start ! - "Everything happens for a reason" : Sometimes things just happen, and it's okay not to have a reason

Things you might not know

- Telling useful lies : not exactly brag-worthy, but it comes in handy ! - Cleaning ? Well, it's useful, sometimes rewarding... sometimes not. * What I’m known to not be good at : - Cooking : don’t count on me unless you’re craving indigestion. - Math ? Let’s just say I won’t be anyone’s accountant anytime soon !