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Welcome back! Ahead of the second season of Behind the Hashtag, I’ve been revisiting all my previous articles; they are a powerful reminder of the journey I started some years ago. Many of the struggles I faced make more sense to me now. Since I last shared an article with you all, it’s been a Read more
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“Wrestling a greased pig in the dark” is a line from Brené Brown’s book Rising Strong. She refers to the expression as an excellent description of what you might experience if brave enough to “try and get your head and heart around who you are and where you come from”. This felt like the perfect Read more
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That’s not a typo, it is YET, not yes. So what makes YET such a powerful word? I think it’s the sense of possibility that it gives. Let me give you an example… A few months ago, I decided to try some new things to push myself out of my comfort zone a little (and Read more
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I’ve recently noticed how dull jewellery becomes if it’s not worn and is just stuck in a box. I finally had my first outing recently to celebrate my parent’s anniversary. Having an excuse to get dressed up, I thought I’d give my now very dull jewellery a clean. I didn’t expect such a minor task Read more
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Last year I asked a question in one of my articles – “Can you really set boundaries without feeling like a bitch?” I had some interesting conversations with people after posing this question – and I also thought that badass was so much better a description than bitch. I’m not going to get into the Read more
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Visit any recycling centre at the weekend just now, and you’ll see a line of cars snaking around the corner. Online village notice boards have never had so many “free, but must collect” postings for everything from toddlers’ toys to king-size beds! The decluttering is real. In line with my recent comparison article (Comparison – Read more
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Do I know the Behind the Hashtag community well enough to tell The Farts of Wrath story? I’ve concluded that if the word fart in the title switches you off, you’ll quietly walk on by this article. If, however, you want to learn more about the physical price your body can play for being a Read more
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I reckon I have shared this podcast with more people than any other! Interestingly, I’ve also had this podcast shared with me more than any other, both at work and in my personal life. As someone who experienced burnout a few years ago (explored here in my article The Burning Shame of Burnout), this podcast Read more
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I want to put this out there for anyone else who might be feeling the same… I haven’t perfected sourdough bread. My banana bread was so dire that even the dog wouldn’t eat it. And I haven’t created a Polynesian-style resort with a swim-up pool in my back garden using only recycled palettes and two Read more
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One of my favourite things to do is have a coffee outside first thing in the morning. The Scottish weather has not allowed for that in many weeks, until one recent Saturday morning I was able to do a bit of mindfulness and enjoy a large cup of coffee out in the back garden. As Read more
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