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Tag: self-improvement

Posted on23 April 201423 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Escaping the comfort zone

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Escaping the comfort zone

Life begins where your comfort zone ends. The magic happens outside of your comfort zone. Success, happiness, excitement, love … it’s all found outside of…

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Posted on27 March 201423 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Your challenge: Build up, don’t knock down!

by Just Frances4 Comments on Your challenge: Build up, don’t knock down!

I woke up this morning and checked my Facebook feed whilst waiting for my snooze cycle to end. Only what I read angered me so…

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Posted on21 February 201423 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Hello, 40!

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I was born 40 years ago today. It was a Thursday and I like to think that it was a day of great celebration.  I…

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Posted on5 February 201419 November 2022Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

De-can’t-ing

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[De-can’t-ing is part of my desire to “prioritise me” during February.] I can’t. You can’t. We can’t. But why can’t I, you, we? Maybe it’s not because…

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Posted on4 February 201423 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A year of halfs

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This is a hard post for me to share because once I say it I have to follow through with it. But here goes: I…

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Posted on31 January 201422 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Prioritising me

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When I wake up tomorrow it will be February; the shortest month in the calendar year and my birthday month. Yes, by the end of…

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Posted on14 January 201422 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Thirty nine before 40

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My 30s are nearly over. Yes, in just 39 days my age will tick over from 39 to 40. I’m not stressed or upset about…

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Posted on1 January 201422 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A new me for a new year

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It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new me. OK, not a new me, but hopefully an improved me. Yes, it’s time to…

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Posted on14 September 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Changing challenges

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I have had the worst luck with my 2013 Race a Month Challenge. In fact, I knew a couple of months ago that the odds of success…

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Posted on29 August 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

The guilt of schadenfreude

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Schadenfreude \ˈshä-dən-ˌfrȯi-də\ (noun, often capitalised) [German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy First Known Use: 1895]1: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others1 I like to think that I am a…

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Posted on20 August 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Saving strengths

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Following up on yesterday’s post, today I am acknowledging the strengths that save me from the bitterness of my weaknesses. These are a bit more difficult…

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Posted on19 August 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Taunting weakness

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My weaknesses taunt me. They prevent me from truly loving myself and they make me doubt every thread of my being. I wish I could…

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Posted on25 June 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

I look good naked

by Just Frances2 Comments on I look good naked

I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…

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Posted on10 May 201319 November 2022Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The genius theory

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I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…

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Posted on15 March 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running with music

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There was an interesting piece in The Guardian’s Running Blog yesterday about running with music. The post offered insights from two runners – a pro-music runner and a no-music runner – and…

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Posted on5 January 201320 July 2021Everyday Life

A happy me

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I think that one of the things I struggle with is being happy with myself. For a million little reasons, I’ve always found it difficult…

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Posted on4 January 201320 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A first Friday tradition?

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It’s the first Friday of January, therefore the first Friday of the New Year. And a new year is an opportunity for a new start.…

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Posted on1 January 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

New year; new hopes

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I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…

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Posted on25 September 201218 July 2021Academic Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Digital Diaries: Constructing and managing online identities through blog therapy

by Just Frances4 Comments on Digital Diaries: Constructing and managing online identities through blog therapy

To celebrate Social Media Week, I have decided to share a paper I wrote a few months ago about digital diaries and online identities. It…

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Posted on10 August 201210 May 2024Musings & Ramblings

Braving it alone

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Tonight, I decided to brave it alone and took myself to the theatre (sorry, to the cinema) to see Brave. And why not? Friday nights…

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