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There’s a type of tree that’s planted all over Singapore. It’s known as the rain tree because of its iconic umbrella shape. Not only is it incredibly striking to look at, the sprawling canopy provides the perfect respite from the oppressive heat we experience here year-round. 512 more words
Nurturing Our Roots — Wise & Shine
Did you know that 1 in every 100 people has a stutter?
That’s over 80 million people across the world who have a stutter, and you know what, I’m one of them 😎
“Hey, I’m James Sweeney and I’ve had a stutter for as long as I can remember.” Why do I say all of this? Well, it’s all because this week is National Stuttering Awareness Week 2023 in the United States – which is what we are going to be exploring in today’s blog 🙂
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On the 15th of January 2023, my beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Rosemary Hopkin, sadly passed away after a 9-year battle with Alzheimer’s. I want to explore the topic of grief with you all here on the page, so that’s what we are going to do in today’s blog.
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Here are some ways that discomfort can benefit you and why you should embrace it. A Different View If you knew it would be better for your health, would you choose to spend a few minutes walking in the chilly weather rather than staying inside? Although spending time in nature may seem like a small […]
What Discomfort Teaches Us — Be Inspired..!!
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A couple of months back, I finished reading “The Count of Monte Cristo”, and what an absolutely amazing book it is! We’re going to be taking a look at my thoughts surrounding the book in today’s blog!
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Writing poetry has always been a very relaxing process for me, it’s been the perfect way for me to share my thoughts in a way that makes sense to me. So with that in mind, today’s blog is going to explore the topic of poetry, and how it can be used as a brilliant stress reliever.
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We’re a good way into April 2023 and it got me thinking that it’s the perfect 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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I’m sitting on the couch right now, congested as hell, a tissue box at easy reach, blanket & pillows surrounding me, & the ambiance of rain hitting the nearest window. My routine all week has been catching up on tv shows like Daisy Jones & the Six, reading & the occasional restless nap while simultaneously […]
4 Reasons You Might Want to Slow Down | The Art of Slow Living — Mind Beauty Simplicity
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Before I started studying at the University of Reading, I used to work as a Swimming Teacher and I’ve got to be honest, I absolutely loved it. We’re going to be taking a look at some of my thoughts about teaching in today’s blog.
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I hope you’re all having a lovely start to the weekend, we’ve actually got some sun here in Wales for a change 🙂
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been trying to get back into reading and I’ve got to be honest, I have been absolutely loving it. I’ll update you all on my progress in today’s blog!
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In case you are not familiar, the Butterfly Effect was coined by Edward Lorenz when he found that while trying to predict a hurricane’s path; he inadvertently rounded the decimal on a weather model and the outcome was vastly different than it would have been otherwise. This became termed chaos theory and equates with outcomes being influenced by minor […]
🦋The Butterfly Effect — Workplace Navigator
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Easter Bank Holiday is here already, can you believe it?! This year feels like it is flying by faster than ever before, but there we have it, today’s blog is going to be all about Easter Bank Holiday weekend for 2023, let’s get cracking!
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Around a week and a half ago, I met the amazing Kyle Masterson for the first time and after a little while, we chatted about our impact on the world around us. I found the conversation fascinating, so I thought I’d share some of what we discussed with you here today. So without further ado, let’s get into it!
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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
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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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