What mask do you wear? 🎭

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How are you doing lately?

Some people feel this unspoken pressure to wear a mask, to fit into a predetermined mould of what “success” should look like. We’re going to be taking a look at masks, why some people wear them and why I encourage you to remove yours in today’s blog.

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What is Epistemology?

“How do we know what we know?”

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that asks how we know what we know. It explores things like belief, truth, doubt, and evidence, and is exactly what we are going to be taking a look at in today’s blog.

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Looking to Start Self-Reflecting? – Sweeney’s Blogs

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Hope you’re having a cracking start to the weekend.

Have you wanted to do some self-reflection but weren’t sure where to start? Don’t you worry, I’ve been there and want to try and help you with what I’ve picked up over the last couple of years, which is exactly what we’ll be taking a look at in today’s blog.

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“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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The “Ask Twice” Model

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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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Hope you’re keeping well 🙂

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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Want to know the Golden Rule of Welfare? 🥇

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I’ve worked in several welfare roles over the years, most recently as the Head of Welfare with the Undefinable Community. We’ll break down my number one rule for welfare roles in today’s blog.

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Struggling with small talk?

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Hope you’re keeping well 🙂

When networking or attending an event (this even applies to life more generally), I always try to focus on quality over quantity in my conversations. With this in mind, I’m going to share some of my top small talk tips with you all in today’s blog.

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What is Ta’Afor?

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Hope you’re having a lovely start to the weekend 🙂

Over the last couple of years, we’ve explored wellness concepts from Japan, Denmark and more here on the page. In today’s blog, we’re going to be carrying along that trend, exploring the Persian/Iranian term “Ta-Afor”, what it means and how you can incorporate it into your life.

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Find Your Motivation: Strategies for a Happier You – Weorc

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I hope you’re having a lovely start to the weekend 🙂

I am fascinated by people and the different factors that motivate us in our lives. Motivation is a topic that we’ve covered on the page a few times over the last couple of years, and is what we’re going to be diving back into in today’s blog.

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My 2025 New Year’s Resolutions

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At the start of each year, I like to take a little time to reflect on what my goals are going to be for the upcoming 12 months. The beginning of 2025 was no different, and we’ll look at what some of my resolutions are in today’s blog.

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Are Nerves Controlling Your Conversations?

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As someone with a stutter, I’ve found that nerves can drastically increase the challenge of speaking. We’re going to take a look at some of my personal tips and tricks for how you can overcome this in today’s blog.

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Performance vs Growth Mindset

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I hope you’re all keeping well 🙂

I am fascinated by people – how we think, feel and react to different circumstances never fails to amaze me. With this in mind, I wanted to start exploring different mindsets and perspectives that shape us into who we are today. We’re going to start with taking a look at two very different mindsets in today’s blog.

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My 2024 New Year’s Resolutions – 12 Months Later!

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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to take one final look at the goals I set at the start of this year. I’ve been reflecting on these every quarter to help keep myself accountable throughout this year. With this in mind, we’ll explore my 2024 New Year’s Resolutions, 12 months later in today’s blog.

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2024 is coming to a close…

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Hope you had a lovely Christmas and are having a great start to the day 🙂

As 2024 winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect, not solely on our work or other responsibilities, but on life as a whole. The end of the year offers a unique opportunity to take stock of where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and where we want to go, which is exactly what we’ll be doing in today’s blog.

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