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talking
I read an article at the weekend that was discussing the interesting topic of how these days, people just don’t talk to each other like they used to. We are all so engrossed in our phones, tablets and busy lives that the thought of talking to someone in a queue, or starting up a conversation...
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I was walking through town today when my faith in humanity got restored. My day was made by a stranger. I often feel as though it’s a monstrous world that we live in, but I guess that’s negative thinking. A girl, who seemed to be just a few years older than me, was standing in...
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The more I experience life, the more I realise how important it is for someone to have someone else to talk to. This may seem like a very simplistic observation, but it is one that is not always acted upon. A conversation can be a powerful tool that can inspire, ignite change, challenge an idea,...
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I suffer from hypocritical personality disorder. Alright, it may not be officially recognised yet but it’s a very real consequence of my social anxiety. On the one hand, I hate it when people make plans with me and am relieved whenever those plans are cancelled or ended. I will hang around at a party, slowly...
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books
Sometimes we make big elaborate resolutions and stick to them. Sometimes we don’t. A New Year’s resolution is usually always only a positive thing: we want to give up a bad habit, get fit and healthy, save money, for example. Resolutions come in all shapes and sizes and last from anywhere between a day and...
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Every week I meet up with a bright young girl to discuss life, her life, mainly. We talk about all sorts of things; sometimes we go and get hot chocolates, other times we sit by a computer. My objective is to be there to support her, guide her and be an ear for anything she...
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