What is Pura Vida?

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Pura Vida is a concept that is deeply ingrained in Costa Rican culture and reflects a unique approach to wellness and life philosophy. We’re going to be taking a closer look at this belief in today’s blog.

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Let’s talk about my “Sweeney Spaces”…

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Sometimes life can get very stressful, and it’s in these moments that a lot of us forget to make time for ourselves. I used to be incredibly guilty of doing this, until a couple of years ago, when I decided to create my new self-care technique, which I refer to as my “Sweeney Spaces”. We’ll be taking a look at these in today’s blog!

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Let’s talk about self-reflection…

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Over the last couple of years, I have loved learning more about mindfulness and self-reflection, the different ways we can do them, and the immense value they create in our lives. We’re going to be taking a closer look at this in today’s blog, as we dive into the world of self-reflection.

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An Undefinable Weekend…

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Last weekend, from the 26th-28th of February, I joined 20 amazing fellow members of the Undefinable Community in Hereford, for our first weekend retreat of 2024. We’ll be taking a look at some of the different things that we got up to in today’s blog. So, without further ado, let’s get cracking.

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My 2024 New Year’s Resolutions

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Alongside the start of each new year, comes the perfect opportunity to reflect back on the last 12 months, thinking back over everything that has happened and the growth that you’ve experienced along the way, while so preparing for whatever 2024 has in store for us all. So, with all of that being said, what are my resolutions for the year ahead – let’s take a look at them 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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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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