A Sweeney in Gloucester…

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Hope you’re having a fab start to the weekend ๐Ÿ™‚

Last weekend, 25 of us from the undefinable community travelled over to Gloucester for our Winter 2026 Retreat. Let’s take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog. โ˜ƒ๏ธ

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My 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

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How are you doing today?

At the end of each year, I like to take some time to reflect on the last 12 months before setting out my goals for the year ahead. As we’re on the final day of January, I thought that now would be the ideal time to share them with you all, which is exactly what we’re going to be doing today.

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Want to know an underrated thing to do in your life?

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How’s your week started off?

One thing I’ve been trying to do a lot more of over the last couple of years is to regularly treat myself. It’s a concept or part of a routine that I feel is underrated by so many people, and is what we’re going to be taking a closer look at in today’s blog.

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Are you ready for work in 2026?

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For a lot of people, myself included, today is where we head back to work after a short break over the festive season. We’re going to take a look at how you can return to work in a way that aligns your goals, your plans and the person you see yourself becoming in 2026.

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Dear 2025

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How are you doing this Monday?

The finishing line for 2025 is in sight. Can you believe it? What a year this one has turned out to be – full of more adventures and stories than I could begin to count. Before we say goodbye to these 12 months, as the chapter starts anew, let’s take a look at some of my thoughts, before I get fully into my reflections in January.

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Starting projects I might never finish (and why thatโ€™s okay)

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How are you doing lately?

Whenever life gets a bit chaotic, Iโ€™ve noticed a pattern in myself: I start a new creative project. We’re going to take a little look at why I do this, what I hope to achieve by starting it and how the whole process works for me in managing stress.

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A nervous return to podcasting?

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Last Sunday, I filmed my first podcast episode in five years, which is a bit crazy, if I’m honest. While it was a slightly scary thing to do at first, we’re going to take a look at how it all went and how I prepared for it in today’s blog.

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What will you do with the rest of 2025?

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Hope you had a lovely weekend and are excited for whatever it is that this week has in store for us.

I talk a lot about time on the page and how we have to make the most of whatever life has in store for us. I’m quite an introspective person, and it’s something I thought I would bring into today’s blog for you all.

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A Sweeney in Norfolk…

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Last weekend, 25 of us from the Undefinable Community travelled over to Norfolk for our 2025 Autumn Retreat. We’re going to be taking a look at some of what we got up to there in today’s blog ๐Ÿ

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180 minutes, that’s all it was…

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11 years ago last Thursday, one of the craziest and most terrifying experiences of my life happened. Each year, I like to try to tell the story from a different angle, which is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in today’s blog.

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Every October, I share a story that changed my life.

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Itโ€™s about the day I was diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, October 16th, 2014. We’re going to take a little look at why I do this 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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The “Ask Twice” Model

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Itโ€™s a question we ask all the time – at work, in passing or with friends. However, how often do you actually expect to hear an honest answer? ๐Ÿง

With this in mind, we’re going to be exploring what some people refer to as the “Ask Twice” model in today’s blog. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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Happy New Year, Everyone! ๐ŸŽ‰

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Hope you’re having a wonderful start to 2025 ๐Ÿ™‚

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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November 2024 – Male Mental Health Awareness Month

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Every November is Male Mental Health Awareness Month, a special occasion designed to tackle stigmas and encourage much-needed conversations in the mental health space. With this in mind, we are going to be taking a look at why this month is so important in today’s blog.

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