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All you need to know in Personal Development, Psychological Self-Care and Whimsy


Why Commitment Works Better Than Goal Setting
Big goals can feel scary. Commitments are gentler promises that actually get you closer to your dreams.
Vic Bowling
6 min read
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My So-Called Parenting Comics
A scrollable collection of funny, honest parenting comics about the wild mess of modern mum life — no advice, just recognition.
Vic Bowling
1 min read
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Little Pick-Me-Ups for Low Days
Gentle pick-me-ups for low-energy days — from happy playlists to warm tea and simple self-kindness. A comforting toolkit for emotional dips.
Vic Bowling
5 min read
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A Bit of Fiction (From Bitofselfcare)
Short stories, fairy tales and fragments of wonder from Bitofselfcare. This is where imagination hides when the real world gets too loud.
Vic Bowling
2 min read
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Quotes to Be Your Best Self
Be your best self with uplifting quotes about identity, creativity & courage. Tiny wisdom capsules to inspire self-belief and self-love.
Vic Bowling
5 min read
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Setting Yourself Up for a Successful Week as a Busy or an Overwhelmed Mum
Simple, practical tips to help overwhelmed mums plan a calmer week—without rigid routines or fancy systems. Just small wins that make life e
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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The Bookshelf Mirror or When I Asked AI to Analyse My Books
I could almost see AI wince and cry technological tears when I asked it to analyse my bookshelves. My book collection is anything but...
Vic Bowling
5 min read
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