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Am I or am I not successful? THAT is the question! I am being challenged, people. I am being haunted by this question at every twist and turn of my fumbling, tumbling journey through life. Success and the need to be successful in the eyes of others seems to be high on the agenda amongst Generation Y. Oh, he’s doing... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
Young people have a lot to say. Gen Y is outgoing, creative and vocal about everything from the media to human rights, from Kim-K’s ass to sexism. But in 2010, only 44% of 18-24 year-olds voted at the General Election. So why are we not speaking up when it comes to casting our vote? I am one of those people... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
As a young girl living in the false hope of a fairy princess life, I was consumed by the idea that my life would be easy and carefree. I believed that good things just happen out of the blue; I never understood that you actually have to work for success. However, my number one tip for any strong young lady wanting... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Sana Sarwar Wise up!
The other day I was walking along the street on my way to the station in broad daylight when suddenly, from out of nowhere, this geezer on a bicycle rides INTO ME. Stop right there. Already this statement has flagged two components that, quite frankly, piss me off: rude people and cyclists. Okay it wasn’t quite a head on collision but... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
It really concerns me that people around me seem to be constantly dieting and trying to lose weight. Why should I have such an interest in this? Surely people can do what they want to their own body? Of course they can but the problem, for me, is that it seems as if it’s primarily women who are constantly having this... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Most people think dreams about being successful are childlike and silly, because as adults we should be practical and sensible and not give ourselves false hope. Well, in my opinion, Ba Humbag! I should be thinking positively and having hope: believing that with a positive mind comes great things.
Categories: a little piece of joy Adventureland Careers Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Sana Sarwar Wise up!
So we have just started another glorious year, the year of 2015. Some may argue another year of problems, stress, overeating, procrastination and being socially awkward. But this year, ladies and gents, I ask you to do something different. Most of you are probably thinking: ‘What are you talking about, don’t you think I’ve lied enough to myself to last... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Fire me up baby! From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Sana Sarwar Wise up!
Nicki Minaj had a massive year in 2014. With everyone talking about her big ol’ butt (her words), which was in full view – literally – across the media, it was pretty hard to ignore her. She’s been on my radar for several years now (that brilliant voice, those insane lyrics, y’know?), but until last year, I hadn’t given Minaj... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Wise up!
Ahhh Christmas. Tis’ the season of family, romance, togetherness, children and Michael Bublé OR, if you are single a season of perpetual awkwardness, probing personal questions and creepy perverts. Yaaaaaaay. Even if you are completely content in your singleness, Christmas can be a bit of a ballache for a person who happens not to have a Significant Other. So here goes… 9 Awkward Conundrums of Being Single at Christmas... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant Yazmin Joy
You know when you see something milling around on twitter and you think, ‘Yeah, that’s a really good argument! I want in on the action! #haveyouseenthis?’ Everyone wants to chip in and have thier say. People like to have opinions on things and like to sound interesting and intellectual. They want to gather more followers and connect with people and... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant