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I’m not an expert, but here’s what I know about imposter syndrome

October 13, 2019 By Ellen

Here’s what happens to me: I have a perfectly lovely chat with someone I like very much. There may be laughter and understanding. Then I hear something. It’s not my friend, it’s another voice. That voice says things like ‘she’s only saying that to be polite’ or ‘she doesn’t really think that it’s just you’re […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: ideas, Imposter syndrome, in my life, in the world, mental health, My Life, on my mind, women, work, working parent

Must-have items in your day and evening beauty routines

September 21, 2019 By Ellen

Having a beauty routine isn’t just about organization or to be seen to have an extensive 10-step skincare regime. Having evening and morning routines is about finding the best way to help improve the appearance of your skin and help you to feel clean and refreshed before going out to work, hitting the town or […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: beauty, Review

Christmas Budgeting: 6 Easy Ways To Survive The Festive Finances

September 21, 2019 By Ellen

I know it’s ages away and we’re enjoying something that looks like an Indian Summer, but it’ll be here before you know it, so it’s wise to start planning now. The good news is that you don’t have to be over-indulgent at Christmas to have a great time. If you’re looking for ways to keep […]

Filed Under: review, Uncategorized Tagged With: budget, Christmas

Things I learned from a holiday in Turkey

August 4, 2019 By Ellen

This time last week I was preparing my expedition up laundry mountain after our holiday in Turkey. We had a fabulously lazy time at our all-inclusive resort near Side. Here’s what I learned: Towel art is imaginative This one is certainly an elephant… We were less certain of this one though. McDonald’s is an interesting […]

Filed Under: boys, family, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: children, holiday, in my life, Side, summer, Tui, Turkey

On giving up sarcasm…

July 21, 2019 By Ellen

Yes, really. On the back of quitting telly to do something less boring, I’ve had a further assessment of things I don’t need in my life. Guess what? It’s not scented candles or social media. Nope, it’s sarcasm. And sarcasm, while occasionally very funny, is for the most part sharp and pokey, even when the […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: funny, humour, in my life, in the world, joke, kind, kindness, on my mind, Oscar Wilde, sarcasm, things I've learned

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