The “Ask Twice” Model

β€œHow are you doing?”

It’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? 🧐

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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Goodbye Dear Stranger – Poem

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Hope you’re well πŸ™‚

I wanted to write a poem to you today called “Goodbye Dear Stranger”. It’s all about two people who meet on a cold winter’s night, and how their connection takes them on a journey from mere strangers to good friends. I hope you enjoy giving it a read!

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PR Accreditation βœ…

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After completing my second CPD cycle with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, I’m pleased to share that I am now an Accredited PR professional. We’ll take a look at what this means in today’s blog.

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Happy New Year, Everyone! πŸŽ‰

Good morning everyone,

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

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, it’s worth pausing to appreciate the journey that got us here.

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Why We’re All Works in Progress (And Why That’s Okay)

“Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they are finished.” – David Brooks

I came across the above quote a couple of weeks ago and it’s really stuck with me. After having a bit more time to reflect on it, I thought that the quote could make for a good blog here on the page, which is exactly why we are going to be exploring it in today’s blog πŸ™‚

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What is Egoism?

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Hope you’re having a lovely start to the week πŸ™‚

Over the last couple of years, I’ve loved exploring different philosophical and psychological concepts from all over the world. With this in mind, we’re going to delve into the ethical theory of ‘Egoism’ in today’s blog.

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The Golden Rule of Stuttering πŸ₯‡

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I hope you’re having a brilliant start to the bank holiday weekend πŸ™‚

I’ve had a stutter for as long as I can remember, and it’s pretty safe to say that it has played an enormous role in my life. In today’s blog, we’re going to break down my number one piece of advice for chatting with somebody who has a stutter. I recently shared this on my LinkedIn profile and thought that it could be great to share it with you all too πŸ™‚

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Looking to Start Self-Reflecting?

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I’ve spoken quite a lot on the page about the importance of self-reflection, however, I only realised a couple of weeks ago that I’ve never shared my advice for how you can start doing it yourself. Let’s take a closer look at this in today’s blog.

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3 Months In – My 2024 New Year’s Resolutions

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As we’re heading into the third month of 2024, I think it’s the perfect time to reflect on my goals for the year. 2024 seems like it is flying by, and I think it’s super valuable to think back on just how far we have come this year already, which is what we’ll be exploring in today’s blog.

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What is a Stutter Trigger?

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Have you ever wondered what causes people to stutter? In today’s blog, we’re going to delve into the concept of “Stuttering Triggers”, what they are, how they can impact a stutterer’s fluency and the steps that we can take to both understand and overcome them in our lives.

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