Tag Archive: happiness

April 15, 2015 - Written by:

‘You just have to be kind – there’s nothing bigger than that’. – INTERVIEW: Pavan Amara, Founder of the My Body Back Project

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Sitting in a pretty teashop in Camden on a rainy Sunday morning sounds like a lot of people’s idea of a cosy way to spend part of your weekend. And on this particular occasion, it was made even more delightful with the company of Pavan Amara (or Pav for short), founder of the My Body Back Project. My Body Back... Read the rest of this post...

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February 18, 2015 - Written by:

Compare Leads To Despair: Why You Should Stop Comparing and Start Living

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It’s time to be honest, every now and then I compare myself to others. Sometimes it’s other writers who are more successful than me, and other times it’s people who I don’t even know, but it seems like they’re living extraordinary lives. One things for certain, at the end of the thought train, my feelings about myself hit rock bottom. Ever... Read the rest of this post...

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January 26, 2015 - Written by:

10 Ways to Find JOY in the Everyday

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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:

Get Real: My Journey to Escaping Escapism

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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 17, 2015 - Written by:

Waiting for That Special Someone

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My word, I am only 24 and last month I was getting the ‘So, is there anyone special in your life?’ talk from certain members of my family. I guess it doesn’t help that my older sister is getting married. My answer was quite simply and honestly: ‘There’s nobody you need to know about, and it will be a long... Read the rest of this post...

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January 1, 2015 - Written by:

Happy, No Resolutions!

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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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November 13, 2014 - Written by:

Confessions of a Past Perfectionist: Why Being Perfect Isn’t Worth It

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of tasks you’ve been meaning to check off on your to do list? Do you remember beating yourself up after only achieving a B grade on an exam instead of an A? Everyone remembers that IT  boy and girl at school who were involved in every aspect of school life, be it... Read the rest of this post...

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September 11, 2014 - Written by:

The Q-Word: When ‘Never Give Up’ Isn’t the Best Advice

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If there’s anyone that society loathes more than a failure, it’s a quitter. From the time we are kids, we’re constantly bombarded with feel good sayings about “not quitting”. Sure these sayings have wisdom. Perseverance is an important trait and is key to success. Many of the world’s great artists, scientists, athletes, businesspeople, and the like have stories of how they... Read the rest of this post...

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