A Sweeney Camping…

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What do monks, parrots and s’mores have in common?

Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in today’s blog, as we look back on some of the things that I got up to while camping in the South Downs last weekend.

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“I believe in you”

Four words, which can make such a huge difference to somebody’s day, week or even life.

This is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in today’s blog, as we remind ourselves of just how much we are capable of, especially when we know that there are people out there who genuinely believe in you and what you’re building.

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Let me introduce you to “Memory Stuttering”

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Hope your day is off to a brilliant start!

We’ve talked a lot about stuttering on the page over the last seven years; however, today, I wanted to do something a little different…

While there are lots of different forms and experiences of stuttering, a couple of years ago I came up with my own phrase for something I’d noticed in my life: “memory stuttering.”

Now, before we go any further, this isn’t an official speech therapy term or anything like that. It’s simply the name I gave to a pattern I’d started noticing. So, let’s take a look at what this means.

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What’s something that’s made you smile lately?

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I hope you’re having a fab start to the day!

Happiness is a topic that I’ve loved exploring more on the page over the last couple of years. It’s one of those areas that we can approach in so many ways, and it’s such an important one to chat about. So, with that in mind, it’s what we’re going to be looking at today.

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My 2026 New Year’s Resolutions – Six Months In…

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It’s officially July 4th, Happy American Independence Day to everyone reading from the US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I do have to ask, though, how on earth are we over halfway through 2026 already? Where has the time gone?

As is customary on the page, we are well overdue for an update on how my New Year’s Resolutions are going so far this year – which is exactly what we’re going to be fixing today.

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We’re nearly halfway through 2026 πŸ€―

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We’re very quickly approaching the end of June (he says with only two days to spare). How that has happened so fast, I’ll never know.

This got me thinking the other day, and I came up with a couple of questions that I wanted to ask you today. So, let’s get cracking and see what they have in store.

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West-End Live 2026 has arrived πŸ‘€

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I’m in London this weekend for West-End Live 2026 – we’re going to be taking a little look at what this is, and why I love going along to it in today’s blog. Let’s get this show on the road – queue act one please.

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Let’s have a chat…

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How’s your week started off?

When I first started Sweeney’s Blogs back in 2019, I made a promise to myself and to all of you who read the content I share here on the page: to be as open and honest as I can with my writing.

With that in mind, let’s go back to the basics and have an honest chat today.

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Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan

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What’s a life lesson that you’ve been reminded of recently?

I only ask that question, as it’s something that’s been on my mind lately, and I’ll tell you for why, in a little story about how things don’t always go according to plan, but how that is 100% okay. Let’s take a closer look at what I mean.

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Bring on Summer 2026!

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I hope you’re having a fab start to the day!

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve started seeing some warmer weather across the UK, and have you seen the difference it has been making to people? We’re going to be taking a look at this in today’s blog, where we get ready for the summer of 2026 β˜€οΈ

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Happy Bank Holiday Weekend β˜€οΈ

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How’s your weekend started off?

Here in the UK, it’s the start of the May Bank Holiday weekend, and somehow the sunshine has arrived right on cue. This gave me a lovely idea for a chilled-out blog, which is what we’ll be taking a look at today.

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Fancy a cuppa?

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Do you fancy a cup of tea?

It’s a simple question at first glance; however, when you delve a little deeper, there’s a certain beauty and limitless potential in it. This is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today, as we explore how tea can create connection, encourage communication, and help people unwind.

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A Sweeney in Devon…

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How’s your weekend started off?

Last weekend, 19 of us from the undefinable community travelled over to Devon for our Spring 2026 Retreat. As is customary on the page, it’s time for a little wrap-up post, taking a look at some of what we got up to this time around 🌻

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Let’s talk about photos…

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What’s a photo you’ve got or had taken that always brings a memory to mind?

When I was thinking about what to write today’s blog on, a random idea came to mind – why not talk about photos, how I use them when writing posts and why I’ve started taking more and more of them in recent years. So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

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New writing work βœ…

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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 β€œbuilding in public” – creating content that’s shaped around who I am as a real person. As James Sweeney.

However, what does that actually mean? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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

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