Tag Archive: self help
August 4, 2016 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being Chief Bridesmaid for my friend Lynda’s wedding. We all received the works – professional make-up, hair, everything. It was quite a treat being able to literally roll out of bed at 8:30am and have it all taken care of. But I’ll tell you what wasn’t a treat. All the ladies... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant
April 6, 2016 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
Since I can remember, meat has always been my favourite part of any meal. Sausages with breakfast, chicken in my sandwich for lunch, and large chunks of succulent spicy lamb sitting proudly atop fluffy rice for dinner – I love it all. So much so that whenever someone would playfully suggest that I try being a vegetarian, I would tell... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
February 22, 2016 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
I know you’ve been there. Someone rubbed you up the wrong way. Grated on you. Metaphorically, kicked you in the nuts. Said something hurtful. Crushed your foot with their elephant feet on the Tube. You went to the fridge and you were out of humous. It was the only thing you were looking forward to, dammit! You’re mad. Outraged. Tears are welling.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
October 23, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
I had a shit day this week. One of those days where everything piles on top of you. First, my mother called me at 7am from Karachi. She had to go last-minute because my sweet, mischievous, intelligent and beautiful granny passed away a few days ago, something I am still dealing with. Although it was lovely hearing my mum’s voice,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
October 21, 2015 - Written by: Patricia Obaro Odje
Do you have food, shelter and good people around you? Do you have a job and some money in your pocket, not rich but definitely enough to get by and go to Shoreditch once a month, eat out and have some fun? People around you praise your achievements and tell you how ‘lucky’ you are? That you should not really... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant Wise up!
May 13, 2015 - Written by: Patricia Obaro Odje
So we are heading right to the middle of Spring and the exam/deadline season is about to start (if some have not started already!) So you have got your notes ready… and your summer bucket list of things to do… but have you prepared your MIND? Yes your mind. For a lot of you these exams/deadlines are a final hurdle,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Patricia Obaro Odje Wise up!
April 15, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
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...
Categories: EXCLUSIVE: Interview From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
November 13, 2014 - Written by: Natasha Hotung
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...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
April 19, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
I’ve done my fair share of job applications and interviews. I was on a successful streak, right up until I finished university, until I started going for the ‘career’ job. When I got my first rejection, it was disheartening – and, yes, I may have also shed a little tear. I found it very hard not to take it personally;... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Wise up!
April 10, 2014 - Written by: Erin Johnson
There are times in our lives when Murphy’s Law seems to be in full effect, and everything that can go wrong really does go wrong. Perhaps money gets tight or you encounter constant failure. Or maybe a loved one is lost. Or a medical report comes back with terrible news. Either way, these experiences can have you questioning a lot,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Erin Johnson From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement