What’s Your REAL Size? The Truth About Vanity Sizing
There have been times when I have been in denial about my weight. Since adulthood, I have only fluctuated about 10 kilos, or 22 pounds, which is quite a significant amount, but not dangerous. At a higher weight I am very uncomfortable: I feel like I look puffy and bloated. I am always tugging at […]
Dignity, Always Dignity | Keeping your Dignity After a Breakup
Dignity- Always dignity. It’s a line from one of my fave movies Singin’ in the Rain. It’s a funny quote because the character Don Lockwood (played by Gene Kelly) is a comedian who has to do the most undignified things in order to earn a wage: he has cream pies thrown in his face, he […]
When Does Sadness Become Depression?
I just got nothing today. Nothing at all. This is not a post about writer’s block, this is a post about emptiness. I feel like life has lost its lustre, but I can’t be too despondent here because I don’t want to cry. I want to be positive. It’s really hard to keep looking on […]
How Long Does it Take to Get Over a Break Up?
I have been avoiding a break up for the past ten years. Basically I never got over my very first love, who I split with by the time I was only 22. Since then I have had several long-term relationships, but I always kept my partners at arm’s length. I had a five year relationship […]
Radio: Fewer Stars, More Marketing Integration
This post was orignally published on Crikey. Read the full article here. It’s not the same game for radio announcers any more, writes freelance journalist Alyce Vayle. Broadcasters are more concerned about cross-platform integration — but is the sector becoming boring? The value of on-air stars to radio networks is diminishing. The companies that pay the bills […]
Can You Drink Miso Soup to Lose Weight Like Peaches Geldof Did?
Update: 8th of April, 2014. Peaches Geldof has passed away. I would like to say how much I feel for her family during this time, as this is a true tragedy. Rest in Peace, Peaches. Read my tribute here. Here is the original article. Miso soup is great for weight loss but please remember that […]
Bad Manners on Public Transport: How to Catch a Sydney Train
Public transport: I get it every day and it sucks. I live in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia. No one can deny how gloriously beautiful Sydney is – but I have one bugbear that I’d like to rant about today. Sydney trains No one likes catching the train to work. If I had my […]
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How to Identify Your Point of Difference [Worksheet]
Think of yourself as a brand. Think of your job skills as product features and brand attributes. What makes your brand different? If you need customers (in this case, a “customer” is a potential employer) then you need to show why your “brand” is the best, and why they should not even consider another brand. […]
Taking Charge of My Life by Telling Myself a Better “Personal-Story”
I have been having trouble with some negative self talk lately, and it’s getting out of hand. I have discussed this problem on my blog before, but I am finding this a constant struggle. I have recently split with my partner, whom I loved very much, and I am still feeling very emotional and distraught. […]
Is President Obama Sexist or am I Being Over Reactive?
A very interesting gaffe was made by President Obama this year, and I say gaffe, but it was obviously a pre-written (and practised) speech that had probably had several writers – and somebody should have picked up his offensive language. Not hugely offensive…more subtly disturbing. What exactly did Obama say? He gave a speech where […]
I Couldn’t Even Taste the Food: My Journey with Emotional Eating
Ugh. I have been eating so terribly lately. Due to a recent personal event I have been feeling awful, sleeping badly and not able to eat. Hang on a minute – did I just say that I’ve lost my appetite? Previously, I always thought of myself as an emotional eater. I am a food lover […]
5 Ways to Tell Your Fortune for Free Using Google
First, a disclaimer: should you be trying to divine your fortune at all? Can you truly flip a coin and get the best answer to a pressing question? I have no idea. As a Libran, I am constantly trying to weigh things up and make decisions. Small or large these choices tend to frustrate me […]
The 7 Craziest Diets From History: Do They Work?
Crazy vintage diets: I’ve done a few in my time! People have always been obsessed with keeping trim and looking fantastic, and over the centuries people have resorted to lots of strange things to keep their waistlines in check. Here are some of the most bizarre methods of weight loss I have come across from […]
What Makes a Man Hot? The Definitive List
Men. Blokes. Dudes. Bros. I love ‘em and I hate ‘em… but mostly I find them irresistible, provided they play by my rules (ok this has never happened to date, but I remain staunchly optimistic!). Recently, I uncovered an old diary where I listed what I find attractive and unattractive in a man, and since […]