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Laughter really is the best medicine! I have put together some of the best jokes and one liners which marketers and bloggers are going to love, and hopefully put a smile on your face. Whether your marketing workflow consists of social media, content creation, SEO, event planning, or all of the above, these are the jokes for you!
Continue reading ➞ Have you heard the one about the marketing blogger?
Are you suffering from job burnout? Lockdown has made some of us work harder than ever. I am currently working 16-hours on flexible furlough. I am finding that I’m trying to fit what I would usually do in 40 hours into this time. You may also be a working professional, managing the running of a house and chasing the kids around too. Here are some of my relaxation tips to help get your mind refocused and off work. Tips for the overworked professional.
We should indulge our curiosity! It turns out that unleashing your inquisitive side offers some serious wellbeing. Studies have shown that when we are curious, we can experience a greater sense of meaning and life satisfaction. Here’s why we all need to be more curious:
We Are Cardiff is a popular blog page about the city, its people and its culture. They have launched a series, inviting people to write Letters from Cardiff in Lockdown. Each piece from the contributors showcases their perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted them, as long as you don’t use the word unprecedented.
It is the most wonderful time of year… or, at least, it is supposed to be. Yet, for many, Christmas can equal excess expectations and extreme expense or indulgence. Has it all become a bit too ‘extra’ for most of us? Wave goodbye to Excessmas this year.
Fortunately, it looks to be the year that ‘excessmas’ takes a back seat. Research reveals a backlash against the Insta-perfect of prepping, cooking, gorging and one-upmanship shopping.
When I started my blog in May 2018, I never intended to get any type of recognition for it. I started because whenever I met clients or professionals who knew about my role in marketing, they would ask what they needed to do to drive more traffic to their website. Blogging is what I would always recommend. I decided to practise what I preach. Plus, I enjoy writing! But, I’ve been shortlisted in the House 21 Blogger Awards.
Continue reading ➞ I’ve been shortlisted! House 21 Blogger Awards Nomination
Happiness Happens Month is a whole month dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy. The unofficial holiday is based on the premise that happiness is unlimited, contagious and your positivity can bring a lot of joy in other people’s lives. Even though Happiness Happens Month sounds silly, it does have an essential purpose. The month encourages people to take stock of their lives and try to do and think about things that make them happy.
Buying your first home should be exciting. So, why do they make it so complicated? I actually think it is better that I am buying a house in my mid-30’s and not younger. After years of saving and listening to everyone’s ‘ house buying horror stories’, I felt ready and prepared when we started looking earlier this year.
Continue reading ➞ Buying your first home, what you should know and what to expect
May is a crazy month for birthdays. For so many of my good friends from school and my ever-increasing acquaintances on social media. For example, on Facebook, I have 6 friends on the 14th, 4 friends on the 15th, 3 friends on the 16th, 2 on the 18th and 4 on the 19th May. What were all of our parents ‘celebrating’ in August?! My birthday is the 17th of May; here are some interesting facts about the date throughout history.
Continue reading ➞ It’s my birthday! Some facts about the 17th of May
The best advice I could give you is to stop caring what people think of you. It’s so freeing! I get that it’s probably easier said than done. But honestly, do you really care what strangers online or friends of friends mull over? The respect of family and friends is all that counts. You will never be everyone’s cup of tea – good because I’m over it!
Continue reading ➞ You will never be everyone’s cup of tea – good because I’m over it!