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Will Money make you happy?
I think we all know the answer… Forget all thoughts of trying to get more money or getting material things of any kind in order to be happier. Time spent on this will just be wasted, and may just make...
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Our kids’ careers
Is the world changing, or was it always like this and I’m just looking at it from a different (older!) angle? That’s what we all wonder as we look at increasing crime (or not?), unsafe streets for our...
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Why I don’t care about my birthday
It’s my birthday on Sunday and people are very kindly offering to do special things on that date. But a) I don’t really want to think about age and the inevitable corollary of how little time I have...
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First World Problems
This is a hilarious thread that’s been going on Twitter for a while now, you just search for the firstworldproblems and there are some really funny ones. Here are some of my recent favourites: I was...
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Thoughts about lawn mowing
Three things I want to say about this: First – it goes against my No Crap Policy (NCP) but then again, there is my “Make Wife Happy” policy to consider as well. There is a theory called the total...
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The Olympics – POD or POA?
Were you inspired by the Olympics? They certainly were brilliant – the organisation, the crowds, the stunning opening ceremony, and of course the performance of the athletes – what amazing people they...
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Why I don’t like the Lottery
It’s a free country, but still, things like the Lottery are bad for the people and this is why: It builds false hopes which lead to frustration – “Why isn’t my life better?” It’s based on a lie – that...
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Tips for going on holiday to India
I’ve been twice, so I’m not an expert but I know a bit. I was asked for any tips and this is what I said – I hope it helps anyone else who is going to this fantastic and wonderful country. I love the...
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Why I feel tired when the hour changes
In the Spring it’s obvious – I have to get up an hour earlier but I still stay up just as late, so instead of midnight I stay up till 1am because I don’t feel tired at midnight (it’s really only 11pm)....
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My Calendar options explained
I’m not doing free calendars this year (to send out 3000 of them used to cost me £6,000!) but I have made one which you can order from lulu (see below), and it’s really nice I think I’ve also made a...
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Daily steps to increased happiness – every day for a year
I love my daily happiness book – every date of the year has something you can do to increase you happiness, that’s 366 practical ideas, and you can use it year after year as a fun challenge. It is...
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Managing Upwards
I would divide this into two parts: general good practice when dealing with bosses, and dealing with problem bosses. First there’s communication style - Ideally you would tailor your communication...
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Top 15 Tips for Success
1) Be yourself. This may require courage & honesty. Believe in yourself. You can do anything you put your mind to. Strengthen this belief by saying to yourself “I can do it”. Instead of thinking...
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Life in six words
or “The meaning of life in 6 words” I greatly enjoyed the item on Radio 4’s The Today Programme where they got people to send in their lives summed up in 6 words. It was interesting to see that most...
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Things just aren’t black and white
When you’re young you know everything, and life seems so simple. Then a few shades of grey creep in, and before you know it, even the obvious stuff has a flipside. Some examples that have happened to...
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Possible life plans
Hi everyone I’ve been thinking about whether I would advise my kids to have a career like I had, or to go self employed like I am now, or something else. And looking at what my various friends have...
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Christmas Present Ideas 2013
Handbag that holds a secret wine box http://drinksbagcompany.com/ £45 So many places you could use this! . Hilarious calendar: hot guys with baby animals:...
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Tips for going on holiday to India
I’ve been twice, so I’m not an expert but I know a bit. I was asked for any tips and this is what I said – I hope it helps anyone else who is going to this fantastic and wonderful country. I love the...
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PS Collection part 7
PS – Christmas music: Rod Stewart’s Christmas album failed to move me. Solstice Bells (Jethro Tull) remains the best Christmas song closely followed by Fairytale of New York. But the Tull track I...
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