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


Vic Bowling
3 min read
How To Use Energy Levels To Increase Your Productivity
Or bring on the magic hour. I have noticed that my brain switches off right after 2 pm. It takes a break for about an hour or so. It does...


Vic Bowling
4 min read
7 Tiny Steps You Need To Take To Get To Your Dream
Make your dream a reality. Lazy person's way. I have so many ideas, tasks and dreams, but not much time. I need to plan my day carefully...


Vic Bowling
6 min read
My Go-To Books On Mindfulness And Meditation
My go-to mindfulness and meditation books to help you rediscover your mojo.

Vic Bowling
3 min read
The 1-3-5 Option To Streamline Your To-Do List
A very simple exercise on how to streamline your to-do list and achieve your goals. It's called 1-3-5 option.


Vic Bowling
6 min read
Blogging 101 Or How To Escape The Hustle Culture
I didn’t even know what hustle culture meant until recently. I tiptoed into blogging by chance and out of necessity. The lockdown...


Vic Bowling
2 min read
Reflections After a Year of COVID-19
So heels... do you think we'll ever wear them again? It's not a random question. Think about it. Here in the UK we've just had our...


Vic Bowling
3 min read
Try Doing Nothing Or Enjoy 'Niksen' To Boost Your Creativity
Do nothing and boost your creativity. Yes, please!


Vic Bowling
3 min read
33 Motivational Quotes About Always Being Your Best Self
Always remember to be yourself. There is no one in the whole wide world as unique as you are. You are one of a kind. Just like a...


Vic Bowling
4 min read
How to Choose Your Special Daily Planner to Achieve Your Dreams
Are you trying to choose between digital and paper planner? Continue reading to find out what the benefits are to each system.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
Things to Consider Before Sending Your Pitch to a Publication
A concise view of tips and ideas from established writers on how to approach editors and submit the best pitching email. As a writer,...


Vic Bowling
4 min read
Friend or Foe: How Overuse of Screens Affects Our Health
Learn how digital screens affect our health and wellbeing and the simple tips we could follow to help minimise those effects.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
How to Show Up Consistently for Your Writing Dream
If you are serious about becoming a writer, there is no magic pill that you could take to one day wake up a fully established author....


Vic Bowling
6 min read
How to Declutter Your Life with a Toddler in Tow
Do you sometimes feel like you live in a TARDIS? You buy things. They somehow disappear into the bottomless pit that is your house. Then...


Vic Bowling
5 min read
Writing Tips for Moms: How to Continue Pursuing Your Dream with a Toddler
Easy to follow writing tips for moms to helps you achieve your dream of becoming a writer.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
28 Fun Ways to Motivate Yourself to Complete Your Passion Project
How do you motivate yourself to accomplish your priorities or goals?


Vic Bowling
4 min read
3 Simple Tips to Kick-Start Your Motivation
Elevate your spirits and reignite your motivation with our latest blog post, '3 Simple Tips to Kick-Start Your Motivation.' Embrace the joy


Vic Bowling
6 min read
Learn to Meditate in 6 Simple Steps
For those new to meditation - 6 easy steps.


Vic Bowling
7 min read
7 Fun Art Therapy Exercises to Try at Home
Are you after creative activities that will help you express your feelings? Look no more. Try these 7 art therapy exercises to try at home.


Vic Bowling
8 min read
17 Useful Morning Habits That Will Make You Happier
Mindful morning habits that will make you happier. Choose a routine that works for you and stick with it to create your dream life.


Vic Bowling
5 min read
14 Tried and Tested Tips on How to Talk to New People with Ease
Dive into the realm of confident communication with our comprehensive guide, '14 Tried and Tested Tips on How to Talk to Anyone with Ease.'
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