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26 lessons from 26 birthdays: personal development

October 7, 2022

What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are ten on everything I know about personal development … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: personal development

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Three layers to how money buys happiness

September 30, 2022

There are three levels to buying happiness: spending, saving and surviving. Here’s why we need to do so much more to help people during the Cost of Living Crisis this winter. … More Three layers to how money buys happiness

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How to get better at goal-setting

September 24, 2022

Have you ever set an almighty, unachievable goal, and somehow failed to achieve it? Same here. Here’s my secret to getting better at setting achievable goals. … More How to get better at goal-setting

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How to build healthy habits the easy way

September 5, 2022

You want to build a healthy new habit, but you’re not sure how. Look no further; here are my tips on how to change your mindset and pick them up – just like that … More How to build healthy habits the easy way

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Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching

August 19, 2022

4-day weeks bring me so much joy. I love my job, but I also love time off. It means getting time to recover if it’s been a busy week and time to get yourself sorted at home. Here’s how a 4-day work week could revolutionise teaching … More Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching

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Should you reject social media?

August 15, 2022

Use social media without it using you. That’s the main takeaway from this blog post. Interested in reading how to reduce your usage, with strategies that work? Then look no further … More Should you reject social media?

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What’s your niche? Working out what to blog about

August 8, 2022

You know that you should start a blog, but you’ve no idea what to write about. Have a quick read and work out how to find a niche … More What’s your niche? Working out what to blog about

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Why you’re stuck in a rut (and how to get out of it)

July 25, 2022

Here’s how to get out of that rut that you’re stuck in, with tips on making sure that you never get stuck there again (and how to be ten times more productive at the same time) … More Why you’re stuck in a rut (and how to get out of it)

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Covid caught me

July 18, 2022

After all this time – two years in a pandemic, avoiding the disease the whole time – covid finally caught up with me … More Covid caught me

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What I eat in a day as a teacher

July 10, 2022

Lifting heavier weights requires eating a lot. Now that I know how to meal plan effectively, I’m ready to share with the world what I eat in a day as a teacher. … More What I eat in a day as a teacher

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