This isn’t a new idea, in fact it’s an old one. It’s only the platforms on which we’re meant to sparkle that are different. Le sigh. Hands up if you’re already bored of all of the beaty-chesty congratulatory swill that people post in an attempt to feel any bit of anything at all. We chase this kind of interaction because we’ve forgotten how to say “Thank you,” and “Well done,” and any other nice thing to each other in real life – so we look for kindness online.
My Favourite C-Words
If there's anything I love in work & life it's a good deep-dive into C-words. LOL. WTF? Hold the phone... Yeah, welcome to my mind. Always a bit left-field, but that’s cool. Left-field was always my favourite position on the old baseball diamond anyhow. Seeing that I was born a literal C-word and seeing that C-Word was …
Hello Bath Bombs, Goodbye Social Media – Why I Respect LUSH’s Decision to Leave Social Media
Last week UK company LUSH (yes, the bath bomb brand that I cannot walk past without having either my daughter or my wife - or both - beg to go in!) told the world that they would soon be “switching up social.” And switching things up, they have done! In a statement across channels - …
Adding More ‘Me’ Into My Days
Lately I’ve been taking stock of things. You know, adult-y, important, life-y things. And, in taking stock of all these adult-y & life-y things, I’ve come to a fairly heavy, yet ridiculously common sensical conclusion – there’s just not enough time in the day. Seriously! I work hard. I support my family. I try as hard as …
10 Things I Know For Sure At 37 (Well, Kinda)
I turned 37 this week. Holy moly, THIRTY SEVEN! This means that I’ve now outlived Hank, Jesus, & Marilyn in terms of years spent on this spinning rock we call home. I won’t lie to you, 36 was an interesting trip around the sun for me. I had some amazingly high highs, & some killer …
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Forget Hacking Algorithms! Do This ONE Thing & Your Content Will Stand-Out Every Time You Post
I'm Old(ish). Lately I can't seem to muster the oomph I need to get to the gym 3 x weekly like I used to. Long runs have turned into ambling walks where I look at flowers & other assorted flora. And, though it's difficult to admit, the pre-internet-era was a time that existed in my lifetime. …
Get Out Of Town, Literally. Why Taking A Break Is Good For Every Part of You.
The Rat Race & The Human Hamster Wheel If you're like me, your life is a bit like a hamster wheel - but for humans. We live out our best years as quasi-robots bound by a monotonous & perpetual cycle that has been colloquially dubbed the 9-to-5. This cycle is what we're taught as children …
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Speak Out & Shout, Every Voice Matters this International Women’s Day
Wake Up To Change I woke up this morning as I do every morning. Full of hope for the day ahead. Full of excitement at the promise of new adventures. And, let's be honest here, slightly sleepy & bleary-eyed after what's been a manic start to a jet-lagged week after two weeks back home in …
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Expert Tips For Surviving a Crisis Of Confidence
I have something to tell you.Sit down, grab a cuppa, & buckle up. This morning I woke up & wanted nothing more than to go back to sleep. To simply find a dark place to hide away in. Away from the world. Away from pressures nipping at my heels & responsibilities I've signed up for. …
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Walking A Tightrope: Braving The Unknown
Here’s the thing about young, handsome Argentinian lifeguards on beaches... they’re very convincing. VERY. CONVINCING. Maybe it's was his accent, my broken Español, or the casual way in which his eyes lit up when I said "Is that hard to do?" that I decided to go out on a limb yesterday. Literally. (NOTE: my decision may …