Category: Blog
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Understanding the Mental Load of Women: Balancing Motherhood and Career
The mental load of women.. can only, truly be understood by a woman. We go through life looking for equality, and rightly so.Equality should be there in the workplace when two people perform the same work, with the same level of dedication; regardless of gender. There is more equality in the home now too –…
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From Nostalgia to Growth: Rewinding Life Lessons
In January, I completed my “Icebreaker” speech at Toastmasters. This is the very first “origin” story we write to introduce ourselves and begin the journey toward becoming confident public speakers. Here is the full transcript of my speech—a look through the lens of 90s nostalgia in Ireland at what it means to truly upgrade your…
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Overcoming January Challenges: Goals and Growth for 2026
January was a rough start to 2026. Every parent knows that once a child gets sick in the house, everyone else starts dropping like flies.. However, despite the hurdles, 2026 is a year of focus, up-skilling and letting myself just fully BE. I have ended January not only having lost my voice, but working toward…
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Finding Your Path: Growth Through Change
Over 8 months ago in February 2023, ( published retrospectively from Linkedin!) I quit my job in big pharma to take some time and focus on my health and my family. Over two months ago I gave birth to my second daughter.Last month, I completed my first course in Gemmology where I have taken a…
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2026: A Year of Growth and Connections
What is 2026 about, for you? I’ve waited for this year while enjoying the ups and downs of parenting life for the past 3 years.I went from working in business development, to sales…regulatory affairs… project manager.. to then deciding that I needed a career reset to prioritise family and my wellbeing. Today is the morning…
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Visualisation and 2025
I have been thinking about my goals and working on my vision board this new year.One of my big words for 2025 is Visualisation. Visualisation is something I have intrinsically done throughout life.It has come natural for me to think and FEEL the goals I have. You have to believe it, to make it happen.…
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“Small” Gestures, Big Effects
We often do not realise how little actions and gestures can have big effects on how we are viewed and how we make others feel. This entry brings my thoughts on this matter to light and provides a list of some “small” gestures that can go a long way.
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12 tips to positive thinking
There are two sides to everything. When you are a positive thinker, you are still aware of the reality around you. You simply CHOOSE to focus more of your energy on the “good” things. By becoming a positive person within, you will come to attract positive energy from all aspects of your life. Creating this…
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Comparisons: a brutal act against your mind
Comparisons can break you mentally. From experience I can say that comparison often arises when we feel inadequate and insecure about specific areas of our life. We compare ourselves to our own image of other individuals – but often forget that everyone has their own struggles and all is not what it seems. Instagram models…
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Post-baby: Taking care of your body (and mind)
I am currently 6 months post-partum and have struggled for the duration of this time in gaining my pre-baby self back. Through this process I’ve realised that instead of going back in time, I can create an even healthier version of myself. There is no magic potion to creating a healthy body. It will take…
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Our first Irish road trip ( back to the past!)
*I wrote this blog back in 2016 – decided to share it, what the hay:)* I have traveled around Ireland only as a child but never developed a love for travelling within the country. Born and bred in Ireland, it’s disappointing to say that I wasn’t aware of the many attractions Ireland has to offer…
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Embrace your femininity!
I came across a blog post recently that thrashed an Irish beauty blogger about giving a very restrictive look into the way women are. Now, It is fair to say that most attention online is given to individuals who portray a certain way of being on social media; to those you advertise a lavish, glamorous…
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Lifestyle changes after a baby!
Many things change in your life once a baby is born. In this post i’ve listed out certain lifestyle changes you can expect / changes you may need to make once your little one arrives. Less alone time with your significant other You and your partner are so busy with this new addition to…
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Postpartum: What they don’t tell you!
Throughout my pregnancy my life DEPENDED on the BabyCentre site. If you’re pregnant or looking to be.. this site is a life saver! It will answer those questions that randomly pop into your mind when you’re over analysing a situation such as “ what does baby hiccuping in the womb feel like” or “ what…
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Perceptions, Assumptions and Approvals
I got pushed to write on this topic after I woke up from a dream where I met face-to-face with my own feelings. Meeting a stranger with a friendly face, telling me that we know each other and trying to prove it by showing an email he sent to me. What was peculiar about the…
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Motivation (picking yourself up)
Recently, I had a hard time staying motivated towards my goals. I realized that I am human,which means bad days are only natural! Sometimes it is not a bad thing to stand back and take a breather. This is exactly what I did and it helped me understand how I can not only maintain my…
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What does success mean for you?
Driving home today I started to think about what success really means to me; is it money and status, is it personal awareness and happiness or a mixture of all? Throughout school and university, I was always adamant to be one of the top students, I always hoped to be number one when it came…
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Women Empowering Women
We live in a so-called male dominated society, a place where, to this day, women in all parts of the world are not considered “equal” to the opposite sex. This is especially true in the professional world. The issue Personally, having just started my career I’ve already experienced the reality of this in one form…
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Positive thoughts lead to a positive life.. my story!
In my experience, the base of success in all walks of life stems from having a positive mind-set. Believe me, I will be the first one to say that this is easier said than done. Like many youths, I went through years of low-confidence, harsh experiences (kids can be mean!) and depression. I thought I…
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Survival tips I wish I knew before I graduated!
I know what it feels like, graduating from a course that you studied for 4-5 years. You’re getting ready to go out into the working world with your aspirations and goals set high. This is brilliant, but there are a few things you need to come to terms with before you take the leap! 1. I…
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