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My Thoughts on “The Martian” by Andy Weir

August 3, 2026August 2, 2026James Sweeney

Good morning 👋

How’s your weekend been?

Do you need a reminder of what’s possible when people come together? A story about the human spirit, even in the most uncertain of scenarios?

Then, you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what we’re going to be looking at today. I finished reading “The Martian” by Andy Weir yesterday, and whether you’ve read it or not, I wanted to share some of my thoughts about it with you all. Houston, we’re ready for launch.

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New writing work ✅

May 4, 2026James Sweeney

Good afternoon 👋

How’s the week ahead looking for you?

Over the last seven years, I’ve shared a lot about myself and my story. I’ve always liked the idea of “building in public” – creating content that’s shaped around who I am as a real person. As James Sweeney.

However, what does that actually mean? 🤷‍♂️

That’s exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today.

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Trust is beyond important

April 20, 2026April 9, 2026James Sweeney

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How are you doing today?

I wanted to chat about something a little different, the role of trust, and what it really means in a world where we’re consuming more information than ever before. Having worked in communications for over seven years, it’s a topic I’m very passionate about, and I want to explore it through the blogging lens with you all.

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We’re nearly a quarter of the way through 2026!

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026James Sweeney

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How’s your day started off?

We’re rapidly approaching the end of the first quarter of 2026. Can you believe it? We’re going to be taking a look at some of the ways you can reflect on the last couple of months, as well as how you can look ahead in the best way for the spring and summer months to come.

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Stuttering – preparing for the unexpected…

June 21, 2025June 16, 2025James Sweeney

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

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!

May 31, 2025May 12, 2025James Sweeney

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Hope you’re keeping well 🙂

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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The Magic of Tsundoku – Wise and Shine

May 3, 2025April 30, 2025James Sweeney

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

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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Let’s talk about changing your job…

April 28, 2025April 25, 2025James Sweeney

Good morning everyone,

I hope you’re having a fab start to the week 🙂

Changing jobs is something that the vast majority of people experience from time to time in their lives, however, it’s not a topic that’s spoken about perhaps as much as it should be. I want to help change that, which is exactly what we will focus on in today’s blog.

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

April 26, 2025James Sweeney

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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?”

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025James Sweeney

Good morning everyone,

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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Happy 2025 Easter Bank Holiday Weekend!

April 19, 2025James Sweeney

Good afternoon everyone,

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

Easter Bank Holiday weekend is finally upon us woohoo! We’re going to be taking a look at some of what I’m planning on getting up to this weekend in today’s blog, and why you should use breaks like this to switch off, relax and unwind.

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Find Your Motivation: Strategies for a Happier You – Weorc

January 25, 2025James Sweeney

Good afternoon everyone,

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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Seville Travel Guide – Our Crossings

February 26, 2024February 22, 2024James Sweeney

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I hope you’re keeping well 🙂

One thing that I have always been fascinated in exploring are the different cultures from across the globe. I’ve been planning on starting to share more stores about this with you all on the page, which is exactly what we are going to do with today’s blog.

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2023, What a Year for Sweeney’s Blogs!

January 8, 2024James Sweeney

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I hope you’re all keeping well 🙂

2023 came to an end over a week ago now, but what a year it turned out to be for the page! I like to do these annual wrap-up style blogs as a way to reflect over the past 12 months, as we look ahead to whatever it is that 2024 has in store for us all. So, without further ado, let’s get into my blogging journey throughout 2023.

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Let’s talk about time management…

November 13, 2023James Sweeney

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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