Goodbye Grampa…

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On the 22nd of November 2023, my beloved grandfather, James (Jimmy) Edward Sweeney, sadly passed away. I want to continue exploring the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so that’s what we are going to do in today’s blog.

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Check-in with others this winter…

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Winter has well and truly arrived over the last couple of weeks, and as the colder weather and darker nights start to take centre stage, the importance of checking with others has never been more prevalent. We’re going to be exploring this further in today’s blog.

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Appreciating Your Journey

“James, you undervalue just how far you’ve come”

I went to see one of my old counsellors the other day, where he said this to me, and do you know what, he is 100% right. We’re going to be exploring what I mean by this in today’s blog, so without further ado, let’s get into it 🙂

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Passing over 50,000 total views…

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A couple of weeks back, we passed over 50,000 total views here on Sweeney’s Blogs, which is absolutely phenomenal! We’re going to be taking a look at some of my thoughts surrounding surpassing this milestone in today’s blog.

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Sweeney’s Stuttering Update – November 2023

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As the end of November draws closer with each passing day, it’s time for this month’s Sweeney’s Stuttering Update. I like to do these updates as a monthly log of my journey to speech fluency, bringing you along on the ride with me. Let’s take a look at some of my thoughts regarding my speech over the last couple of weeks.

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What is Virtue Ethics?

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How do you define what makes somebody a good person? Would you classify yourself to be a morally good person? In today’s blog, we are going to be exploring the philosophical theory of Virtue Ethics, a personal favourite of mine, which delves into the answer to both of the above questions and so much more – let’s get into it.

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I’ve become a mentor!

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Whether you’re seeking guidance in your career, personal development, or just a friendly chat, mentors play an incredibly important role throughout our lives. In today’s blog, we are going to explore the topic of mentoring and are going to look at who I have become a mentor for.

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Let’s talk about time management…

Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day?

Do you find it difficult to manage your time?

Well, I’ve been in your exact shoes, and if I’m honest, I feel like it’s a topic that we all need reminding of from time to time. With that in mind, we are going to be delving into the topic of time management in today’s blog 🙂

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What is Utilitarianism

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Can the pursuit of the greatest good truly guide our ethical choices? Join the exploration as we unravel the moral dilemma of consequentialism, determining if maximising happiness is the ultimate equation for a better society.

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What is Fika?

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Countries from all across the globe have their own wellness techniques and rituals that help you to live your best possible life. Sweden has a vast selection of these, and in today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at what is meant by the Swedish concept of fika.

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Happy Halloween Everyone!

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Tomorrow is Halloween, the spookiest day of the year! We’re going to be taking a look at the origins of Halloween and how it became the enormous celebration that it is in today’s blog.

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