Don’t underestimate your impact on the world…

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Around a week and a half ago, I met my amazing mate Kyle Masterson for the very first time and we got chatting about the impact that we have on the world. I found the conversation absolutely fascinating, so I thought I’d share some of what we spoke about with you all here today. So without further ado, let’s get into it!

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Mastering the Art of Attention in a World of Distractions — Wise & Shine

Constantly running from task to task takes away our attention. We make to-do lists in the shower, look at our phone regularly if not all the time, and post photos of our dishes while we have dinner. 705 more words

Mastering the Art of Attention in a World of Distractions — Wise & Shine

Sweeney’s Stuttering Update – March 2023

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I hope you’re having a lovely 2023 so far 🙂

March 2023 comes to a close this Saturday, so you know what that means – it’s time for this month’s Sweeney’s Stuttering Update! I like to do these updates as a monthly log of my journey to speech fluency, bringing you along on the ride with me! So, let’s see how my stutter has been doing this month!

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Let’s talk about the stuttering stare…

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I’ve had a stutter for as long as I can remember, and as I’ve mentioned quite a few times on this page, it’s pretty safe to say that it’s played a massive role in my life. For a lot of people who stutter, making eye contact with somebody while you’re talking to them can be extremely difficult, let me break down why for you in today’s blog!

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What does Kaizen mean?

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Over the last couple of years, I have loved learning about philosophy, a range of different philosophical theories and the ways in which they help us to understand ourselves, other people and the wider world around us. In today’s blog, we are going to be taking a look at the Japanese philosophical term “Kaizen”, so let’s get into it!

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Feeling Burnt Out? | 5 Mindset Shifts To Consider — Mind Beauty Simplicity

I’ve been experiencing quite the burn out lately in all aspects of my life. And I’ve touched on being creatively drained quite a bit on the blog; but when I found myself drifting into this feeling with my personal life, I knew it was time to reflect, make a few changes & of course write […]

Feeling Burnt Out? | 5 Mindset Shifts To Consider — Mind Beauty Simplicity

🌻🌴 Let’s talk about technology… 🌴🌻

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I hope you’re having a grand start to the week!

Technology is evolving at an incredibly rapid rate, transforming the world around us in so many new & innovative ways. It’s a subject that I have always been very passionate about, and as it’s something that heavily impacts each and every one of us., I think that it can make for a great topic to explore on the page!

So, without further ado, let’s get into it 🙂

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The Law of Unintended Consequences

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In life, we make millions upon millions of decisions and actions every single day – some of which have consequences that are planned and intentional, others, not so much. In today’s blog, we are going to be delving into what is meant by “the law of unintended consequences”, let’s get cracking!

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10 Caring Traditions from Around the World — Wise & Shine

After the podcast of Billy Osogo on Ubuntu, I decided to search how people around the world show kindness, whether it comes from caring tradition or generosity. This may inspire you to show kindness to yourself or someone else today. Sub Saharan Africa: Ubuntu Common to many cultures in Sub Saharan Africa, this concept was…

10 Caring Traditions from Around the World — Wise & Shine

Your Mental Health is a Spectrum

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Mental Health is a topic that has always fascinated me, the way that it means something different to each and every person, but still unties us all together, as we all have our own form of mental health & wellbeing. If the last few years have taught me anything, it’s that our mental health works on a spectrum, which is exactly what we will be looking at in today’s blog!

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How Learning a Foreign Language Has Positive Effects on Your Brain — Wise & Shine

Learning a new language is like learning to drive. It doesn’t matter in which order you learn to steer, use the brake, or change gear. It’s what you do as a whole that is important, not which component you learn first. The latest breakthroughs in neurosciences, combined with innovative technology for measuring brain activity, are…

How Learning a Foreign Language Has Positive Effects on Your Brain — Wise & Shine

Sweeney’s Stuttering Update – February 2023

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I hope you’re having an excellent start to the weekend 🙂

February 2023 comes to a close in just a couple of days, so you know what that means – it’s time for this month’s Sweeney’s Stuttering Update! I like to do these updates as a monthly log of my journey to speech fluency, bringing you along on the ride with me! So, let’s see how my speech has been doing this month!

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Avoid Anxiety Attacks with Smart Strategies – Carolyn Russo

Do you suffer from panic or anxiety attacks? Would you like to find out some techniques and strategies to help you manage stress? Are you interested in finding out more about anxiety, and the steps that you can take to reduce its impact on your life? Well then, today’s guest blog is the one for you 🙂

Today’s blog is a guest blog called “Avoid Anxiety Attacks with Smart Strategies”, written by the brilliant Carolyn Russo! So, without further ado, I’ll leave you to Carolyn’s excellent blog, be sure to let us know what you think!

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My Thoughts on “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell

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I recently finished reading “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell, and what a thought-provoking book it turned out to be! In today’s blog, we are going to be taking a look at some of my thoughts & opinions about the book – let’s get into it 🙂

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Being Present & Living in The Moment — Olivia Lucie Blake

Over the years I have struggled with the idea of living in the moment. I spent years of my life filled with anxiety and worry about the next thing. What am I going to do tomorrow? Where will I be in the next year? All to realise that having this mentality wasn’t doing my own […]

Being Present & Living in The Moment — Olivia Lucie Blake