Love? Life? Joy!
When I went to the job interview for my current job, one of the things that made me really want to get it, was the office. It was open-plan, light and airy with big windows and loads of natural light. Up until that point I had been situated in what was little more than a cupboard; dark and dingy. I... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Poppy Gillian
I’ve been dating my boyfriend for over a year now and he still hasn’t told me he loves me. What do I do? I’m not sure if I should be the one to say it first. I feel like at this point he’ll just be saying it because he thinks he has to. Not because he actually does. I’ve thought... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
I’ve got a weird name, haven’t I? Don’t worry, it’s okay to think it – it’s quite funny. But that’s because I’m a rare type of Asian known as Parsi. I love my unusual heritage. It makes me feel special. I also like it that people want to know what it is, even if it means taking ten minutes of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Cringe Factor Fire me up baby! Wise up!
Dating dilemma? FEAR NOT. We have an actual bonafide dating EXPERT in the building people (okay we don’t have an actual ‘building’ but you know what I mean…)! Suzie Parkus, owner of Meet Your Match, is going to be answering your dating questions this June on aliljoy.com. Suzie has featured in The Guardian, Observer and The Daily Mail. Her ethos is clear... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: EXCLUSIVE: Interview Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Firstly, I want to start by reminding people of the obvious facts: Everyone is different, everyone has their own character, their own physical features and their own mind. However, we are all BEAUTIFUL! Differences in character for example, like and dislikes, is what makes us more appealing as humans. Your differences make you unique, and more interesting, stamping you with your... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Sana Sarwar Wise up!
Let’s get real, when you go through a break up you might act like a bit of a douchebag towards your friends. Being the ‘best friend’ in someone else’s breakup situation is a privilege and a joy but it’s also EMOTIONALLY DRAINING, man! I know, I know, you don’t mean to. You’re NOT a bad person. You’re going through internal hell.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
I was having the mother of all bad weeks a couple of weeks ago. Things had slowly been piling on top of me at work and, outside of work, my life had been getting incredibly hectic. The combination was slowly wearing me down. What I needed was a break and some kind words from someone close. What I got was... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy
I have been thinking recently about how easy it is to determine if someone is successful based on how they ‘look’ on their public profiles. When I use the term ‘look’ I am referring to not only their face, but also how they portray themselves on social media platforms, which is a HUGE thing nowadays. I want to scratch your brain on a few things... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
We all have fears, but I have been thinking recently about how far we let our fears permeate into our lives in the realist of ways? Do your fears hold you back? Do they stress you out? Do you allow them to chain you and obliterate your self-confidence in situations where you have every opportunity to shine? So here’s a confession…... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up! Yazmin Joy
Selfies have been around quite a while now. Love them or loathe them it looks like they’re here to stay. When you really think about it, taking a picture of yourself is a bit weird, right? I’m definitely guilty of taking the odd selfie, but I couldn’t imagine constantly uploading new ones to social media – it would be exhausting!... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Poppy Gillian Rant Wise up!