Let’s talk about reaching out for support

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Sometimes, life doesn’t go according to plan, and while it has been said a lot, that is completely okay. It’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to reach out for some extra support if you feel that you need or want it – which is exactly what we are going to be taking a look at in today’s blog.

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Three Questions to Check in with Yourself

Life moves fast. Work, plans, messages, appointments, if you’re not careful, everything can start to pile up week after week. How often do you take a little break from it all to reflect on how you’re actually feeling and how the last few days have gone?

Well, if this resonates with you, then today’s blog is going to be right up your street. I’m going to be sharing three questions that you can use to check in with yourself regularly 🙂

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Returning To Academia – Why I Chose To Study My PhD – Matthew Brown

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I hope you’re all doing well 🙂

It’s been a little while since I wrote for you all, so I thought I’d share a little update about what I’ve been getting up to lately and why I decided to return to academia to study my PhD. 

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Starting conversations is easier than you think…

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Hope you’re having a brilliant start to the day 🙂

A couple of weeks ago, I was on a mini-tour of the US, where I was fortunate enough to speak with people from all over the globe. We’re going to be taking a look at how starting conversations is a lot easier than you think in today’s blog.

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Celebrate yourself!

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Life is moving so fast these days, can you believe we are already nearly halfway through 2025? With everything that’s going on in the world, it can be easy for us all to forget how much we are doing, and should be proud of – which is something that I am setting out to change.

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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

“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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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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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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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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