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There Will Always Be a Problem

There Will Always Be a Problem

Note to self: There will always be a problem. It’s crazy to think my brain surgery was a whole year ago (and everything is weirdly the same!) The recovery process...
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Brain Tumour Awareness: One Year On

Brain Tumour Awareness: One Year On

One Year On: One year yesterday and I can safely say that most things do improve with time except for a growing brain tumour. I thought I was a hypochondriac...
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So You Made a Bad Decision… Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Regret It

So You Made a Bad Decision… Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Regret It

No matter what I do at the moment, I always seem to be faced with an internal disagreement or regret about a decision I made. A simple walk to the...
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15 Killer Ways to Drastically Improve Your Self-Confidence

15 Killer Ways to Drastically Improve Your Self-Confidence

It can often feel like everyone else has mastered the art of self-confidence, and being sure of themselves, and yet you feel like you’re the only one who hasn’t. But...
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The Inspiration Behind ‘Never Waste A Good Crisis’

The Inspiration Behind ‘Never Waste A Good Crisis’

Never waste a good crisis. Right before my surgery I had the idea for BITB. I wanted somewhere I could update friends and family once the ‘secret’ was out, and...
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The Inspiration Behind ‘Face It When It Comes’

The Inspiration Behind ‘Face It When It Comes’

Face it when it comes. I remember I was worried about something on that Tuesday morning when I was waiting to be ‘discharged’ from Birmingham Hospital. Yet, I can’t for...
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The Inspiration Behind ‘This Is Good Because…”

The Inspiration Behind ‘This Is Good Because…”

This is good because… How often do we really stop to appreciate the little things in life? It so easy to forget about the little moments of joy, or the...
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Happy Habits: Exercise and Move Your Body

Happy Habits: Exercise and Move Your Body

I’m sure you can probably agree with me, that the people you couldn’t motivate to get moving are suddenly desperate to get their hour of outside activity in. Even though...
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Happy Habits: Building Resilience

Happy Habits: Building Resilience

Last summer whilst in the thick of my recovery and stuck indoors because it rained so much but yet I relied on my umbrella as a “steady stick” more so...
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Happy Habits: Permission to Sleep

Happy Habits: Permission to Sleep

Experts have long believed they have found a treatment that will boost immune systems, improve concentration, increase memory function, aid in weight loss, reduce depression and even make you smarter....
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Happy Habits: Give Help to Others

Happy Habits: Give Help to Others

So, you know how I said that asking for help gives others the opportunity to assist, and in return gives them feelings of joy and satisfaction? Well, by giving help to others,...
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Happy Habits: Ask for Help

Happy Habits: Ask for Help

This follows on perfectly from the previous habit of facing your fears as for most of us – myself included – asking for help is extremely difficult to do. We tend to...
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