May 5, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
So last week I talked a bit about how to get your shit together when you have no idea what you’re doing with your life. But how about when you know EXACTLY what you want to do!?! You’d think that would be easier hey! But turns out finding the strength, motivation and courage to make your dreams a reality can be a... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up! Yazmin Joy
April 28, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
While having coffee with a girlfriend the other day she confided that she was struggling to find focus in her life. And it was causing her real misery. Now she was the 5th person to mention this problem to me in the past month. And her story is one that has been cropping up a lot on aliljoy recently. One... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up! Yazmin Joy
April 26, 2014 - Written by: Emma Farley
After owning the book for over a decade, I finally read The Diary of Anne Frank in its entirety. I had picked it up and put it back down a couple of times before, getting to the point where Anne and her family moved into the Annexe, and I'm ashamed to say it took me until the age of 26 to finally read it all. In fact, it was only after reading this, that I discovered that Anne died from typhus in a concentration camp, just two weeks before the British troops arrived. That is unbelievably tragic.
Categories: Book Club Emma's Book Club
April 22, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
I’m not someone who has ever had a set plan; I have dreams and aspirations but I’ve learnt that there is so much you cannot plan for and, as you change and develop as a person, the things you want from life also change. This month, I want to share something with you all. I hope you find encouragement from... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
April 20, 2014 - Written by: Lauren Williams
Making a big decision to jack in the job and chase the dream is never an easy one. There is never going to be a good time to move away from family, friends and the long, hazy summers of beaches and festivals that Cornwall always promises. But last week I did just that – last week, I handed in my... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland Lauren Williams
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
April 5, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
We go about our daily lives with the world buzzing around us; and yet, we often take for granted how much can happen in a single day. Sometimes, particularly on a working day, life can feel a bit repetitive. ‘Am I getting anywhere or just repeating the same day?’ Whenever this question enters my head, I am most certainly taking for... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy
April 4, 2014 - Written by: Emma Farley
With most of my previous ‘Feel Good Film’ posts, I’ve focused on films that stir up certain emotions and responses, namely laughter and the warm and fuzzies. But I think films have the ability to initiate other reactions and a big one for me is inspiration. We’ve all been inspired by a film, be it to learn a new skill,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Feel Good Film of the Week
March 23, 2014 - Written by: Lauren Williams
The #nomakeupselfie trend took social media by storm this week – and boy did it spark up some debate! “It’s vain” “It’s narcissistic” “I don’t see the point” “It’s just a shame it takes online media and even vanity to highlight a disease we all clearly know about and many other causes and so we should be donating naturally.” “Going... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Lauren Williams Rant
March 8, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
aliljoy.com is a inclusive community that aims to celebrate and empower everyday chicks by facing the challenges of love, life and society with courage and confidence. In celebration of International Women’s Day we have put together some of our favourite quotes that I hope will inspire you to go forth and kick arse! ‘A girl should be two things: who... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman!