Savoir Vivre Vignettes
AI/AI Algorithms and Writers – What You Should Know
How it all began I sat at my desk, fingers hovering over my keyboard. I had been wrestling with my latest blog post for what felt like an eternity. My mind was a whirlwind of half-baked ideas and thoughts that...
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The Rebel’s Guide to Starting Over (After Your Perfect Life Imploded)
10 Irreverent Ways to Rebuild When “Resilience” Feels Like a meaningless Buzzword Anna: Rebellious, and relentlessly hopeful Anna sat at her kitchen table, staring at her untouched cup of tea. The morning light filtered through the window, casting soft shadows...
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Finding My Footing: Leaving Political Uncertainty Behind
A French Escape from Life's Uncertainties Posted March 18, 2025 I'm sitting on a weathered stone bench in the garden of this ridiculously charming cottage, watching the afternoon sun cast long shadows across the countryside. Five days in Gascony in...
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In a Changing World, those who Innovate Thrive
In a world that’s rewriting itself in real-time, there’s never been a better moment to ditch the script and design a life that fits who you are now. There’s a moment in every good disaster movie when the main character...
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Breaking the Rules: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Do Things Differently
Chaos as the Ultimate Muse Let’s face it: Between economic plot twists, climate curveballs, and the ever-looming “AI will steal your job” headlines, uncertainty has become our collective roommate. And let’s just say, it’s not great at doing the dishes....
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Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Cultivating Inner Peace in a World Gone Mad
The secret to staying calm when everything else is falling apart. Let’s be brutally honest: the world right now feels like someone handed the steering wheel to a caffeinated squirrel. Political tension? Check. Economic turmoil? Double check. Environmental disasters, AI...
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Decision Fatigue Is Disastrous
How to Think Clearly When Everything Feels Unclear Introduction Why your brain is tired—and how to fix it. Let’s be honest: in a world where even deciding whether to stockpile pasta feels like a monumental life choice, our brains are...
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The Ten Terrifying (Yet Terribly Common) Stages of Life Transitions, Chanlenges and Crises
Survivor's Guide Life transitions are not linear but nonlinear, and highly individualised. They involve both external changes and internal psychological adjustments. Effective navigation often requires resilience, adaptability, social support, and reflective practices to integrate new identities or roles successfully. Currently,...
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Decision Fatigue and Its Far-reaching Consequences
How to Think Clearly When Your Brain Feels Foggy Why your brain is tired—and how to fix it. Let’s be honest: in a world where even deciding whether to stockpile pasta feels like a sensible life choice, our brains are...
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Friendship in Times of Turmoil
Sustain Your Support System Because no one should try to navigate chaos without snacks and someone who gets your memes. If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us, it’s that life is unpredictable. Political unrest? Check.Economic uncertainty?...
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The Great Unplugging: Intentionally, Strategically, and Unapologetically
Surviving a 24/7 news cycle without losing your mind. Let’s be honest: if the world gets any more chaotic, I may have to take up knitting just to feel like something is still holding together. Every time you open your...
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Walking out of the Maze of Uncertainty
Discover how walking can help you process uncertainty and reveal the next version of you. You know the phase:You’re standing at some metaphorical crossroads (or actual kitchen counter), half-seriously asking your cat if you should quit your job, end your...
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Why Holding On Is Overrated: The Secret Power of Letting Go
If your old plans don’t fit this new world, it’s time to upgrade. Let me say the quiet part out loud:Some of the stuff you’re still gripping onto for dear life?It’s not working anymore. Your five-year plan written in 2019?...
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Reinventing Yourself in the Midst of Chaos: The Art of the Pivot
When life throws you lemons, start a lemonade (or limoncello 😏) empire. Let’s be honest: the world’s current vibe is less “easy breezy” and more “what fresh hell is this?” Between political circus acts, economic mood swings that rival a...
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Life Quake Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane When the World Has Lost the Plot
To help my readers stay afloat during these politically turbulent times, while it feels as if we are all stuck in the same life Quake, I'm going to write a series of 10 short, sharp, thought-provoking blog posts, each discussing...
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Redefining Role Models: Beyond the Hype and Highlight Reels
Why It’s Crucial to Have Role Models Who Have Achieved What You Want to Achieve Introduction In a world that often glorifies the myth of the “self-made” success story, we find ourselves in a peculiar predicament: even the most celebrated...
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International Women’s Day: 10 French Lightbearers Who Lit Up the World
From scientific revolutions to fashion revolts, discover the women who ignited a radical renaissance and dared to rewrite the rules of success. Introduction In the immortal words of Simone de Beauvoir, “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.”...
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Journaling for the Terminally Reluctant
A Significantly Stress-Reducing Revelation Introduction Ever found yourself self-righteously rejecting the idea of journaling, imagining it as yet another tedious chore rather than a much-needed escape? Picture this: instead of a serene evening spent in reflective bliss, you're staring at...
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Reinvention: Your Secret Superpower
Your Experience is a Goldmine Waiting to Be Tapped Introduction Reinvention Is the Real Fountain of Youth It’s 1975, and a 52-year-old chef, recently fired from a restaurant he helped build, finds himself at a crossroads. He could retire. He...
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The Manifestation Skill No One Talks About
Mastering Energetic Detachment for Explosive Growth Introduction Imagine this: a high-powered CEO, let’s call him Jake, spends years hustling to scale his business. He micromanages every detail, obsessively tracks every KPI, and loses sleep over every minor setback. But nothing...
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We Attract What We Feel
Introduction: The Hidden Force Behind Manifestation—Why We Attract What We Feel What if your greatest asset isn’t your network, training, experience or work ethic—but your emotional state? For decades, the personal development and manifestation industries have promoted the idea that...
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Your Money Mindset: Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy
“The greatest reward in becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of person that you have to become to become a millionaire in the first place.” — Jim Rohn Introduction Let’s talk about your...
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The Comparison Olympics
Why You Always Feel Like You're Losing Introduction: Welcome to the Comparison Games Picture this: You've finally dragged yourself to the gym after what can only be described as an Olympic-level procrastination event. You're sipping a homemade smoothie that tastes...
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Self-Talk: Building Yourself Up or Breaking Yourself Down?
Every thought is like a seed that you plant. Some seeds grow into beautiful, vibrant flowers, while others might turn into stubborn weeds. Dr Margaretha Montagu Recently, I have had a quote about self-talk on my mind—one that might just...
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Join the Radical Renaissance Revolution
Isn't it Time to Start Living in Alignment with Who You Are Now? Why Join the Radical Renaissance Revolution? Because you are ready for more than just survival—you are ready for reinvention, a fresh start, a next chapter and a...
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Radical Gratitude as an Antidote to the Current Turmoil
Your Secret Weapon What if I told you that gratitude might just be the most radical act of rebellion in today’s chaotic world? In an age where doomscrolling is a national pastime and bad news arrives faster than your Amazon...
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‘Think Big’ Is Bad Advice
How Hyper-Successful People Use Micro-Manifestation The Myth of “Thinking Big” What if I told you that think big!—that beloved, motivational, plastered-on-vision-boards-everywhere mantra—is actually stopping you from achieving massive success? That your well-intentioned grand dreams might be the very thing keeping...
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Does Walking Make You More Creative (and Better at Problem-Solving)?
Introduction Time and again, I have witnessed something remarkable during my Camino de Santiago walking retreats. Guests often arrive with their minds weighed down by worries, personal dilemmas, or creative struggles. Yet, as they take each step along the Camino,...
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How Strategic Touchpoints Can Transform Your Personal and Professional Relationships
“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” — Tony Robbins Introduction Most people unknowingly let their relationships erode. Not in a dramatic, ghosting-your-best-friend kind of way. No, it’s more subtle than...
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The Rising Demand for Small Group Retreats
Introduction In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, many people are rediscovering the value of slowing down and seeking more authentic experiences. As global tourism shifts from large, impersonal resorts to intimate, community-based retreats, travellers are increasingly drawn to the charm of...
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