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December 21, 2015 - Written by:

On Why It’s Never Too Late to Dream Again

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY stars in BEGIN AGAIN

This time of year always has me thinking about dreams and goal-setting for the New Year. But what people don’t talk about so much is the importance of picking yourself up after a dream has shattered, and, when that happens, having the courage to dream again. If the loss of a dream has crushed you in the past, this is... Read the rest of this post...

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December 7, 2015 - Written by:

6 Things You Should Know About Your Amazing Brain!

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I don’t know about you but sometimes I get a bit fed up of all this positive thinking spiel. ‘Let it go’, ‘be happy’, ‘YOLO’, ‘peace mannn’. GAHHHH, STOP TALKING TO ME! Often when I am in the midst of trials in my personal life I can get frustrated with positive mantras because I don’t really see how all these... Read the rest of this post...

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November 25, 2015 - Written by:

Hey Man, Stop Flaking on Me!

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The other month an old colleague messaged me on a social networking site asking about working together. I replied promptly, enthused and excited about this potential new collaboration. And guess what? She never wrote back.  Wait a tick, did I miss something here? You contacted me, lady?! And yet 2 months later – I’M STILL WAITING. (Image via) What happened? Did... Read the rest of this post...

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October 12, 2015 - Written by:

Feminist? Humanist? Intergalactic Tricycle Riding Mushroom?

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Meryl Streep, Marion Cotillard and Sarah Jessica Parker are just some of the high profile names who have recently rejected the word ‘feminism’ in favour of the term ‘humanism’. Why? Is political correctness on crack now?  Hillary Clinton recently confessed in an interview with Lena Dunham that she was a little bit puzzled by women who believe in equal rights but don’t... Read the rest of this post...

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September 28, 2015 - Written by:

15 Tips to Get Published Online

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Writing is a journey. For the past three years, I have been lucky enough to work with an awesome team of writers and editors as well as contribute to some great websites. Along the way I have made plenty of cock-ups, learnt lots of lessons and sharpened up my skill set. I decided to write down a list of some of... Read the rest of this post...

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September 7, 2015 - Written by:

4 Reasons, whatever you are going through, you are STILL the hero of your life.

Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz)

What constitutes a hero? Talent? Charisma? Abs that can crack walnuts? Legs that look good in a loin cloth? Yes please. But seriously. Sometimes when life is kicking you up the ass and you’re struggling to get up in the morning – it’s very hard to feel like a hero. But as it turns out, THAT’S TOTALLY OKAY FOLKS. As... Read the rest of this post...

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June 30, 2015 - Written by:

Suzie Parkus Answers Your Dating Questions: Part 4

SexonFirstdate

Sex on first date. Yay or nay? – From Anonymous  Oh gees, this is a pretty common question with a not so simple answer. First it depends how you met. Then it matters as to the build up conversation to the forthcoming date and whether you have been at all suggestive and creating an element of lust and desire. If... Read the rest of this post...

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June 23, 2015 - Written by:

Suzie Parkus Answers Your Dating Questions: Part 3

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I am 24, single and currently on Tinder. Unfortunately all the people I have dated so far seem to be only after short term hook ups. I know there are some great guys out there, but the problem is meeting them. I like to have fun and go out, but I’m also looking for someone I can chill with and... Read the rest of this post...

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