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Pay it forward
I was 15 years old when I volunteered for the first time, and truth be told I was only doing it because I had to. It was one of the criteria to get my bronze Duke of Edinburgh award… which I was only doing to add to my then empty CV. Though my motivations were […]
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Regrets are better than what if
There is a quote by Stephen Fry that has stuck with me ever since I first heard it. He says that “temperance is wickedness”. The full quote is a commentary on life and how we should live it. He essentially believes that it is a shame to not try every fruit that life has to […]
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It’s a marathon, not a sprint
When I moved to Spain I set myself a goal to run a half-marathon in two hours. I wanted a challenge because I have never thought of myself as a runner; I could lift heavy things and play around on a pole but the thought of running for a long time had me winded. But, […]
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Risky business
There’s a well-known scene from Friends when Rachel finally decides to get ‘the fear’ and quits her waitress job to pursue fashion. ‘The fear’, is a driving force to get your ass into gear and do what you set out to do. For Rachel, the lack of a job, and the security it provided would […]
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Guilt-Free, Self-Care
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You need to take time for yourself! Do not be apologetic for needing to take a step back and reflect. Your well-being should not be sacrificed for the fulfilment of others. And luckily, self-care can come in all shapes and sizes. It’s about putting yourself in […]
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Toni-Ann Murphy 