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Well, hello! If you, like me, are ~over~ scrolling mindlessly through the 'gram and are looking for something new to occupy your time, YOU'RE IN LUCK. Udemy — the awesome online learning platform — is having a flash sale on their popular courses. And tons of 'em are just $11.99!
So hold onto your hats, friends. Because we are going on an educational journey that hasn't been seen since The Magic School Bus! Just call me Ms. Frizzle — seatbelts, everyone!
1. An Essential Cooking Skills course, where you'll be taught the basic techniques used in the culinary industry — like how to properly chop herbs, or how to blanch your veggies. The next time you'll whip up some mac 'n' cheese, it'll be *gourmet*.
2. This Dog CPR and Pet First Aid course, so you can learn how to keep your fur babies safe AND help them in emergencies. Each lesson is vet-endorsed, too, and there's even a few special tips in there for pet care providers (like dog walkers).
3. This Candle-Making for Beginners course, if you're sick of paying top dollar for ~artisanal candles~ or if you just want to make some custom versions. You'll be making pillar, votive, floating, and beeswax candles faster than you can say, "I did not know there were this many kinds of candles."
4. This Body Language for Entrepreneurs course that'll help you master your nonverbal communication, identify dishonesty, and network more effectively. But just because you're not an entrepreneur ~per se~, don't discount this course just yet — a lot of these skills are transferrable! Learning to become a better salesperson or how to communicate with confidence are evergreen talents that have a multitude of applications.
5. This 3-Minute French language course, so you can finally learn to say something other than "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?" like it's still 2001. You'll learn functional French in digestible, three-minute increments — which is excellent if you're easily discouraged or struggle with learning languages.
6. A Mindfulness for Sleep and Anxiety course that'll help you understand and manage your fears and worries (and sleep better in the process). All the courses are led by Tara Brach, a psychologist and proponent of Buddhist meditation. She'll guide you through common stressors, like the fear of missing out and fear of failure, and teach you how to let these anxieties go. I can feel myself breathing easier already!
7. This Microsoft Excel course, so you can finally stop fibbing on your resume about "being proficient." Sure, you know how to create a table graph, but now you'll learn how to unlock dynamic formulas, automate tasks, and master all the hidden tools that Excel has to offer (there are more than you think).
8. A Basic Food Photography course, if you want those pics of your brunch to finally gain some traction on Instagram (no judgement). Aside from teaching you how to create dynamic and visually-appealing content, you'll also learn how to select the proper camera or how to just make the most of the one in your smartphone.
9. This step-by-step drumming course that'll help you learn rhythm, rudiments, and rock grooves. Aren't sure what those are? You will after finishing this course! You'll even learn how to play popular songs, so you can impress your friends with your mad skills.
10. A Modern Productivity course, so you can get (and stay) motivated, master multitasking, and stop procrastination in its tracks. Let's be real, life nowadays is really chaotic and incredibly distracting — there are tons of apps, shows, pings, and sounds that constantly demand our attention. After taking this class, you'll learn ways to cope and counteract all these distractions (and avoid burnout in the process).
11. This WordPress for Beginners course that'll help you create your very own website with step-by-step guidance and instruction. Whether you're looking to start your own business or just want to have an online portfolio of your work, this course will help you create a totally bespoke site that does exactly what you want it to.
12. This guided stretching course (you read that right) that'll help you counteract a sedentary lifestyle and bust minor aches and pains — using just the power of stretching. You'll learn how to use stretching to improve flexibility, how to stretch to help muscle growth, and different targeted techniques for each muscle group.
13. This Complete SEO Training course that'll help you get your content to the very tip-top of search engine results. In fact, at the end of this course, you'll know enough to lead an SEO optimization team (or just use the skills for yourself). Whether you're a lawyer, a small business owner, or a content creator, SEO is crucial to driving sales and business to your site!
And if none of these are hitting any high notes for you, don't fret — there are literally thousands of courses you can choose from. Go ahead and browse their site, and find what appeals to you — they're ALL. ON. SALE.
Now excuse me while I add everything to my cart.
