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


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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Declutter Your Relationships
Decluttering isn’t just for your home. Sometimes, relationships need a refresh too. Learn how to set boundaries and let go of what no longer
Vic Bowling
2 min read
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Why Trying to Control Everything Is Exhausting and How I’m Changing That
Discover how letting go of control, delegating tasks, and embracing imperfection helped me find balance and peace as a parent.
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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5 Inspiring Artists to Follow for a Daily Dose of Creativity and Joy
Discover 5 inspiring illustrators who'll brighten your day with creativity, motivation, and positivity.
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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3 Planning Methods For Those of Us Who Hate Planning
3 planning methods fo those of us who us who hate planning
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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Replace Negative Thoughts with Positive to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones to improve self-esteem and confidence. It takes practice, but soon it becomes second nature.
Vic Bowling
2 min read
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Reach Out to Your Intuition to Help with Personal Development
Ask your intuition when you need help with personal development. Learn to tell the difference between intuition and inner critic.
Vic Bowling
5 min read
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Lazy Time Management Techniques from YouTuber Mariana Vieira
Explore 'Lazy Time Management' on our blog, delving into the blend of structured and creative approaches. Can you merge the two?
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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Cracking the Code of Consistency by Overcoming Common Struggles in Achieving Goals
Unlock the secrets of consistency: Define goals, embrace the journey, break procrastination cycles, and build habits for lasting success.
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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A Blueprint for Staying True to Your Dreams
Master distractions, prioritize dreams! From Dickensian insights to dream barometers, discover actionable strategies for unwavering focus.
Vic Bowling
6 min read
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How Action Plans Can Boost Your Productivity by Transforming Your To-Do Lists
Transform your to-do lists into actionable plans! Learn how to prioritise tasks and boost productivity with simple time management tips.
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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6 Self-Improvement Tips to Beat Complacency
Always thrive for improvement, whether you are ahead or behind. I’ve gathered 6 ideas on how to improve yourself with ease.
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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3 Whimsical Self-Care Tips To Live A Happier Life
Life is too short to follow other people's expectations. Learn these 3 simple whimsical self-care tips and enjoy your life.
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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Top 5 Motivational and Inspirational Books by Women and for Women
I've hand-picked 5 special books written by women and for women to help us find our inner strength and lead a happier life.
Vic Bowling
6 min read
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Honest Tips For Writers In English As Their Second Language
Writing in English when English is not your first language... Let me tell you. It's not always easy. Often it shows up as an addition to...
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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How not to be ‘on call’ at all times
Nowadays, with so many pressures, we might feel like we have to be available, ‘on call’, at all the hours of day and night. But it's a slippery slope as you agree once to after-work tasks, even if only ‘quickly’ check your emails and you are trapped. It will be harder to say no to yourself next time need arises. But the funny thing is that the slippery slope of always being on call arises not from tough deadlines or urgent commitments. Oh no, those come later and quite often
Vic Bowling
2 min read
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Readwise lite app subscription - is it worth it?
I am always on a lookout for tools that might help me organise my day to day and make my life a bit easier. With a toddler running the...
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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A 2-min Practice To Nurture Curiosity and Awareness
A 2 minutes practice to nurture your curiosity and ditch automatic behaviours.
Vic Bowling
4 min read
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3 Science-Based Practices To Regain Focus
Our attention span is comparable to a muscle that could be trained. This blog post is on 3 science-backed practices on how to regain focus.
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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All You Need Is WOOP To Achieve Your Dreams
My 30 day's challenge to achieve a small but important goal. Who hasn't set genuine New Year's resolutions only to break them the very...
Vic Bowling
3 min read
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