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Has Spending Less Time on My Phone Radically Changed My Life?

on July 20, 2018

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A few months ago, I felt the need to re-evaluate the relationship I have with my phone. I wouldn’t claim to be addicted to it but I know that I…

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Yes I’m a Christian and Yes I’m Watching Love Island

on July 5, 2018

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Growing up, one of my favourite programmes on TV was Grange Hill. For anyone under the age of 30, Grange Hill was a drama series based in a North London…

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In Praise of Not Having a Best Friend

on June 12, 2018

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Last week we celebrated Best Friends Day. Well some people did. I can honestly say that before this year I’d never heard of such a celebration. But we seem to…

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How to Break Up With Your Phone {when you use it for work}

on May 30, 2018

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[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n case you haven’t guessed, I am a huge advocate of social media; it encourages connection, is a source of amusement and information, allows you to nurture friendships and can…

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Parenting a Child with Mental Illness

on May 7, 2018

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Warning: some readers may find the content of this post uncomfortable or triggering. My eldest daughter turns 18 tomorrow. That sentence needs a paragraph all of its own, partly because…

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On Being Intentional (without biting off more than we can chew)

on April 12, 2018

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Intentionality runs through my veins; I can be an incredibly focused/determined person and thankfully, my husband is the same (I’m not sure our relationship would survive otherwise!). In our early…

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When the Negative Voices Strike

on March 28, 2018

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[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t 46½ I am officially feeling old. Of course I continue blithely scouring Top Shop for the latest fashion trends and watching Gilmore Girls on repeat, but we all know the truth:…

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Motherhood: A Thankless Task?

on March 11, 2018

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[dropcap]I[/dropcap] made some pastry the other day. I realise that’s not exactly a news-worthy headline but how to make good pastry (and a victoria sandwich for that matter) is something…

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Is Being Selfish Always Wrong?

on February 20, 2018

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[dropcap]B[/dropcap]uying a Red magazine before I go on holiday has become somewhat of a ritual over recent years. Ever since I cancelled my monthly subscription due to too many editions…

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