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Great expectations – you are your own worst enemy

After having a discussion with a friend about people’s expectations in life, I have come across a quote by Lisa Kleypass, which totally summarised my position: “You are your own worst enemy. If you can learn to stop expecting impossible perfection, … Continue reading

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5 Stages of Grief

“The only cure for grief is action.” – C.H. Lewes Most people have encountered grief at some point in their lives.  Whether it is grieving a death of someone close, grieving a loss of a friend or a loved one or … Continue reading

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Quality time – friends and technology can co-exist

As I was sitting next to my very close friend at my dinner table, sipping on wine, having a great conversation and, at the same time, sending new updates on Twitter and posting on Facebook, whilst she was busy exploring … Continue reading

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What is happiness?

There is no universal definition of what constitutes happiness. Wikipedia defines happiness as “a mental or emotional state of well-being categorized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy”. In turn, Aristotle defined happiness as “the meaning and … Continue reading

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Technology – convenience or hindrance?

Gone are the days when you referred to an apple and everyone understood you were talking about a fruit and a playstation meant a playground in the local park. Today we are surrounded by technology, such as mobile phones, desktop and portable computers, music and video devices, various game … Continue reading

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