“Where has brought you the most joy?”

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Hope you’re having a lovely start to Bank Holiday Monday 🙂

My good friend Vanessa asked me the heading of this blog in one of our catch-ups a few months ago, and it’s really stuck with me. We’re going to be taking a look at the question and what it means to me in today’s blog.

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Happy 2025 Easter Bank Holiday Weekend!

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Easter Bank Holiday weekend is finally upon us woohoo! We’re going to be taking a look at some of what I’m planning on getting up to this weekend in today’s blog, and why you should use breaks like this to switch off, relax and unwind.

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Second-time public speaking at Henley Business School ✅

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Three weeks ago, I returned to the University of Reading, to speak at its “Beyond Graduation: Life After Henley” event. We’re going to be taking a look at this in more detail in today’s blog.

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Happy 2nd Birthday to the Undefinable Community!

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Three weeks ago, 30 of us got together to celebrate the second birthday of our crazy, lovely group, and what a night it was. We’re going to be looking at the Undefinable Community as we celebrate our second birthday in today’s blog.

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Nakama: The Japanese Concept of Belonging and Camaraderie – Wise and Shine

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A sense of belonging is something we all search for at one moment in our lives or another, isn’t it? With this in mind, we’re going to delve into the Japanese concept of “Nakama”, focusing on belonging snd the importance of friendship/camaraderie in our lives.

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A Sweeney in London – March 2025

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Last weekend, I was in London for a fab weekend of laughs, good memories and time spent with amazing people. We’ll be taking a look at the trip and what I got up to in today’s blog.

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My 2025 New Year’s Resolutions – 3 Months In

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Well, well, well, how are we entering into April 2025 tomorrow? This year has flown by so fast that I nearly forgot to do my quarterly New Year’s Resolutions update, which is what we’ll be fixing in today’s blog, as we’ll look at the progress I’ve made in the opening three months of this year.

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Reflecting on “The Prophet” by Khalil Gibran

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Last week, I finished reading “The Prophet” for a book club that I’m a part of. After chatting it through with two of my friends, I thought my thoughts and feelings on it could make for an interesting blog, which is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today.

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How Writing Helped My Voice Find Confidence

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Five months ago, I stood up to deliver my first-ever bit of public speaking at the Henley Business School. We’re going to be taking a look at that, and how writing helped me find my voice in today’s blog.

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Sweeney’s Stories – The Metal Box

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I have always been fascinated by stories, whether reading them, listening to them or actively telling them. With this in mind, I want to tell you a story in today’s blog, one that is very personal to me, for I wouldn’t be here today without it.

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Six years of blogging, what’s changed?

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Six years. Over 600 blogs. Thousands of words, stories, lessons, and fantastic people I’ve met along the way. We’re going to be reflecting on these last couple of years and how they’ve shaped me into who I am to this day in today’s blog.

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What is a ‘Stutter Trigger”? – Sweeney’s Blogs

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Have you ever considered what makes a person with a stutter, actually stutter? Well, think no more as in today’s blog, we’re going to be delving into the concept of stuttering triggers – exploring what they are, how you can recognise them and what they mean for people who stutter.

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The “Ask Twice” Model

“How are you doing?”

It’s a question we ask all the time – at work, in passing or with friends. However, how often do you actually expect to hear an honest answer? 🧐

With this in mind, we’re going to be exploring what some people refer to as the “Ask Twice” model in today’s blog. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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An Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset

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We choose how we see the world around us. The lens we look through shapes our thoughts, our actions, our relationships, and ultimately, our inner fulfilment. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the difference between a scarcity and an abundant mindset in today’s blog.

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Goodbye Dear Stranger – Poem

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I wanted to write a poem to you today called “Goodbye Dear Stranger”. It’s all about two people who meet on a cold winter’s night, and how their connection takes them on a journey from mere strangers to good friends. I hope you enjoy giving it a read!

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