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What Is Happiness?

“Happiness is a choice, and a very difficult one,” a phrase that I repeat every day. For a very long time, I didn’t understand how to maintain the feeling of happiness, and that would, in turn, worsen my mood. This continued for a long stretch of time, until I took the time to take a […]

01 September 2019

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Chillee Noir

Lifestyle

Don’t take joy for granted, seek it out

Essential! To identify them, seek them out, and fully enjoy them. It is imperative to remember the value happiness and these extra sparks of joy can bring to our lives. Many of us know what brings happiness to our lives. It may be time with family and friends, enjoying a new book, or cuddling with a beloved pet. These […]

14 February 2020

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Lisa Alioto

Enterprise

Taking a look from a different point of view…

Taking a look from a different point of view… We are now into our third week of lockdown, and time appears to be passing quicker now that the weather is providing everyone with an ounce of hope. I’m getting familiar to my routine of a slow-paced life. I have learnt to stop stressing about keeping […]

20 April 2020

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Eleanor Hall

Lifestyle

Why I’m Struggling to Listen to Music Right Now

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I am really struggling to listen to music right now. In fact, over the past 5 weeks, I have barely listened to any music. I can’t really explain why, other than every single song that I hear reminds me of “normal life“. The life I am missing […]

23 April 2020

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Gayleen Hodson

Enterprise

Got something to say but don’t know where to start? Here’s how

Even the most practiced writers get the dreaded block at (many) points in their career. Whatever the level you’re at, the fact is there are times when we all need a bit of nudge. I cannot count the times I have gone blank – no words, just noises – when two minutes before I was probably […]

28 April 2020

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Louise Daniel

Careers

Motivation? Even pro athletes need a push

Let’s face it, getting motivated can be tricky. Especially when it could mean getting out of our pyjamas. Motivational gurus and talking heads will preach about how to unlock secrets to push you forward. For the most part it’s white noise signalling the same message – ‘it’s within you, you just have to find it’. And […]

05 May 2020

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Louise Daniel

Well being

Life hacks: do any of these actually work?

Everyone has a tip or trick which gives them that OMG moment. Mine was when I learned how to properly use an OXO cube and I’ve been cooking for years! But what about other hacks and tips you can find on the web? Do any of them really work or are they just time filling, […]

06 May 2020

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Louise Daniel

Entertainment

Choosing Love, Joy, and Happiness

Do you choose to live life glass half empty or half full? Personally I chose half full, expecting the best and accepting the rest. Where do your beliefs lie?

01 July 2020

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Lisa Alioto

Enterprise

How to Build Your Confidence

While there are many things in life that happen to shake our confidence, thankfully there is an abundance of things that we can do to build and strengthen our confidence.

13 August 2020

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Lisa Alioto

Enterprise