Stuttering – preparing for the unexpected…

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Living with a stutter, you learn to prepare for the moments that can throw you off-guard – phone calls, ordering at the bar or meeting someone new – that kind of thing. However, what happens when all of that goes out the window? Well, that’s what we’ll be exploring 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? ๐ŸŽญ

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Some people feel this unspoken pressure to wear a mask, to fit into a predetermined mould of what โ€œsuccessโ€ 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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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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โ€œWhere has brought you the most joy?โ€

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My good friend Vanessa asked me the heading of this blog in one of our catch-ups a few months ago, and itโ€™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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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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Six years of blogging, whatโ€™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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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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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 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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My Stuttering Journey in 2024

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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks reflecting on several different areas of my life as I prepare to look ahead for whatever 2025 will have in store. With this in mind, I wanted to take a look at my stutter and the progress I have made along my journey to speech fluency in today’s blog for you all.

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Are Nerves Controlling Your Conversations?

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As someone with a stutter, Iโ€™ve found that nerves can drastically increase the challenge of speaking.ย 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 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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Happy New Year, Everyone! ๐ŸŽ‰

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As the clock struck midnight and 2024 came to an end, I found myself taking some time to reflect on what was an incredible year. Each New Year feels like a fresh chapter, filled with limitless opportunities, people and adventures that have yet to be discovered. Before we turn the page, itโ€™s worth pausing to appreciate the journey that got us here.

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