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Why we all want to be a bit more Villanelle (minus the murder)

Killing Eve is back this weekend for Season 2; are you as excited as I am?  I’m so ready for more of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s razor dagger-sharp script-writing, more scene stealing fashion and two of the most complex, well-written female characters on the box.  But mostly because, finally, more Villanelle!  She’s become a bit of an unlikely icon and – yikes, dare I say it? – role model?  Probably not for the cold blooded killer bits, but for just about everything else…

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How to Bounce Back from Burnout

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired; it’s a total and utter max-out in energy – period.  You don’t just feel tired, you feel drained of everything that keeps you going on a day to day basis.  For example, the creative energy that you need to be able to come up with new ideas at work?  All out.  All that social energy you need to maintain relationships?  Gone.  The motivation to go out, to get some exercise and stick to your usual, healthy routine?  All out.  If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, uninspired and are struggling to keep up with your friends and maintain your usual healthy routine then all signs point to burnout, baby.

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Why we need to stop turning 30 into an Expiration Date

Today’s my birthday.  I’m 32 years old, which is crazy to me because the truth is that most days – in my head – I still feel like I’m 17.  And I suppose I still am in some ways; I still listen to the same kind of music, I still love doughnuts just as much […]

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6 Spring Things I’m Craving

This time of year always feels like a push.  Whether that’s the sun trying to force its way through the grey blanket overhead, the Daffodils pushing up through the mud, or even if it’s just the desperation to shed the layers and slip into something a little more summery 🙂  Yeah, I’m gutted we haven’t seen […]

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Christmas Eve to Christmas Day

I was going start by saying that I can’t believe that Christmas is over already – but I feel like everyone always says that.  We spend so much time shopping for presents and getting this and that ready and mentally preparing ourselves and psyching ourselves up for the big day that of course it’s going […]