Tag: Hertfordshire Photographer
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The Mistake That Changed How I Set Boundaries at Work
Last year, one of my colleagues who was renowned for pleasing people said yes to everything. Every project request, every last-minute meeting, every “quick favour” that landed on her desk. She thought she was being the perfect team player. Instead, she ended up missing a critical deadline on her biggest client project, costing her team…
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When your close relative asks you who you who are: A Guide to Loving Someone Through Dementia
Tonight, my 86-year-old mother-In law looked directly at me and then my wife and asked, ” who are you?” The woman who taught my wife to tie her shoes, cheered at every school play, and called my wife for support for over thirty years had no idea she was her daughter. If you’re reading this,…
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The Gentleman’s Guide to Packing for a Spa Weekend, beyond the basics.
Ever noticed how men’s packing advice usually revolves around business trips or rugged adventures? Yet recently there I was, staring at an empty weekender bag the night before my first spa retreat, completely clueless about what to bring. If you’ve found yourself in similar territory—or have a wellness getaway on the horizon—you’re in the right…
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When Silence Speaks Volumes: Finding My Voice Again
The notification sound on my phone has never been so meaningful. Each ping—each message, comment, or subscription alert—has been a lifeline these past few weeks as I’ve navigated the strange, disorienting landscape of post-surgery recovery. From my hospital bed to my current spot on the living room couch (which has essentially become my command center),…
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Sitrep!
Very quickly: Thank you so much for everyone’s patience whilst I recover from a very intrusive major operation, slowly and surely forward and we are getting there…..A bit like British Rail! . I look forward to resuming normal service as soon as possible, any of you that are still here, Your the best! you are…
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How to Write More Effectively
Have you ever stared at the blank document for what felt like hours, the cursor blinking mockingly at you? We’ve all been there – trying to write something important but feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering why putting words on paper feels so impossibly hard. But here’s the thing: becoming a better writer isn’t about natural…
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Finding Your Tribe: The Art of Attracting Growth-Minded People Online
Have you ever felt like a chef serving gourmet meals to an empty restaurant? That’s exactly how I felt when I first launched my website. I had valuable content, but something was missing – the right people weren’t finding their way to my digital doorstep. After three years of building successful online communities, I’ve learned…
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The £10,000 Per Hour Question That Will Transform Your Week
Have you ever finished a busy week feeling like you accomplished nothing meaningful? Last month, I found myself staring at my lengthy to-do list, realizing I’d spent countless hours on tasks that wouldn’t matter in a year – or even next week. That’s when I stumbled upon a question that changed everything: “If I got…
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Making your blog visible……..
I still remember staring at my screen, watching my blog traffic flatline for the third month in a row. Ten visitors a day – and half of them were probably my family. Sound familiar? But here’s the thing: months later, that same blog hits 10x daily readers. The secret wasn’t some magical SEO trick or…
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The 3×3 Rule: Turning My Chaotic Mornings into Productive Powerhouses
I used to start each day staring at my to-do list like it was written in hieroglyphics. Twenty tasks, all marked “urgent,” stared back at me. Then one morning, while watching my daughter sort her stuff out by color before starting a studying task, it hit me: what if we’re all overcomplicating our daily planning?…