Posts categorised in : Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
February 11, 2015 - Written by: Sana Sarwar
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.
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February 6, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
When I was in 6th Form, Miss Cook told her class that she didn’t have a telly. You can imagine the horrified gasps of fifteen Fresh Prince-obsessed girls echoing around the classroom. But this had given one of my schoolmates, Sarah, an idea – as a self-confessed telly addict, she would attempt to give up her favourite shows for two... Read the rest of this post...
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February 4, 2015 - Written by: Guest Blogger
We all speak to ourselves. Whether it’s subconsciously, consciously in our heads, or – like me – you embrace your inner-insanity and you have a tendency to speak to yourself out loud. We tend not to think about how we talk to ourselves, after all maintaining a train of thought in our heads is one of the most natural things... Read the rest of this post...
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January 28, 2015 - Written by: Sana Sarwar
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...
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January 26, 2015 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Do you ever find happiness hard work? If your answer is ‘yes’, you are NOT alone. Life is tough, man! But there are some things you can do to perk up your daily routine and boost your mood. Here are 10 ways to find joy in the everyday: 1. Positive Affirmations Start the day by declaring words that affirm and... Read the rest of this post...
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January 22, 2015 - Written by: Erin Johnson
Autumn 2013 was one of those times when I was filled with the sweet feeling of youthful optimism. I had just moved back from London after business school and was hopeful about the future. There were so many amazing jobs to apply for! New places to explore! Oodles of gratifying social experiences to be had! The world was mine. However, by... Read the rest of this post...
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January 19, 2015 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Last week I made a series of cock ups I’d like to get off my chest. Monday: Cock up 1 Some of you may have already noticed this total tits-arse-wanker balls up on my Twitter feed or Facebook page, and if you did, thank you for not pointing it out to me. I really appreciate it. I kicked off 2015 by... Read the rest of this post...
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January 15, 2015 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
At the weekend, my sisters and I took my brother out clubbing. He’s just turned 18 and wasn’t sure what to expect. Being the youngest and only boy in our household, he’s been mollycoddled a lot by my mum. She kept nagging him to eat before we went out and told him not to drink anything. She seems to have... Read the rest of this post...
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January 9, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
Over the last year, whilst battling with months of unemployment, little money, low self-esteem and a few low moments of deep depression, I discovered that I was not the only one who had set out to find her dream job. So many of my friends and family were unhappy in their place of work but did not know how to... Read the rest of this post...
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January 1, 2015 - Written by: Becky Solomon
So I didn’t fulfil my plan of spending this New Year’s somewhere awesome, outside of my home town and not going into panic mode about where to go and how to spend it. In fact, this year my New Year’s Eve will most likely be spent in my house, trying to stay awake until midnight whilst munching on a takeaway. There is... Read the rest of this post...
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