10 Beautiful Japanese Words with No English Equivalent: Experiences – Life – Inspiration

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Japan is a country famed for its beautiful scenery, culture and mindful practices. In today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at 10 words from Japan that have no direct English equivalent; however, they are fascinating in their own way.

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Reflecting on Porto – One Year Later

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It’s crazy to think that this time last year, I was only recently getting back from my first ever solo-holiday to Porto in Portugal. We’re going to be diving back into some of what I got up to on the trip and my thoughts on it 12 months later in today’s blog.

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The Golden Rule of Stuttering – Sweeney’s Blogs

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I’ve spoken a lot about stuttering over the years here on Sweeney’s Blogs, ranging from personal stories, to tips and tricks to managing a stutter, real-life inspirations and a whole load more. For today’s blog, we’re going to take a journey through memory lane, checking out my blog from last year on the golden rule of stuttering.

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A lovely chance encounter – Sweeney’s Blogs

Have you ever thought about the difference one small conversation can make?

Now, while this may seem like a very random thing to ask, it’s something I like to come back to every now and again. I pride myself on my ability to talk to people from all walks of life, which has helped me to meet some wonderful people over the years. We’ll take a look at one today, as we dive back into when I met Avril last April.

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The Benefits of Gardening – Wise and Shine

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Following my recent weekend trip to Kent, I’ve seen a lot of stories about gardening and the difference it can make to your life. As the weather has been improving lately, I think this makes the perfect time to dive into the benefits of gardening in today’s blog.

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The Magic of Tsundoku – Wise and Shine

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Anyone who knows me knows that I love my reading; however, how should I view the pile of books on my shelf that I haven’t quite gotten to yet? This is where the Japanese term “Tsundoku” comes into play, which we’ll explore in today’s blog.

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

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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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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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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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Find Your Motivation: Strategies for a Happier You – Weorc

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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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Vision Boards: A Roadmap to Your Dreams – Wise & Shine

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As 2024 begins to come to a close, we find ourselves in a unique position – being able to reflect over the last 12 months as we start to plan out our goals and aspirations for the new year. We’ll take a look at this in a little bit more detail in today’s blog.

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Lessons from the Story of the Bamboo Farmers – Wise and Shine

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Stories form the threads that combine us all together as people. Across countries, cultures, and backgrounds, these stories we experience, share, and listen toΒ help shape us into who we are, commonly with different lessons and snippets we can take from them. We’re going to be taking a look at an example of this in today’s blog.

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Improve Your Sleep with These Tips – Wise and Shine

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Sleep is an esential part of our lives, however, for so many people across the world, it is somethint that we all struggle with from time to time. With this in mind, I thought we could explore some tips for helping you improve your sleep in today’s blog.

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What is Egoism?

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Over the last couple of years, I’ve loved exploring different philosophical and psychological concepts from all over the world. With this in mind, we’re going to delve into the ethical theory of ‘Egoism’ in today’s blog.

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How to Overcome Blocks and Resistance – Personal Growth Hub

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Have you ever felt as if no matter what you try to do to improve, there is this invisible force that’s holding you back? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one, and in today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at how you can overcome these blocks and resistance.

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