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Investing in Life: Lessons from ‘Die With Zero’ by Bill Perkins
I’m not here to give you financial investment advice or tips on stocks and shares. However, if you’re interested in learning about investing in the life you want to live (which inevitably involves managing whatever finances you have) then you’ve come to the right place.
otherwisekate
Apr 188 min read
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Living More Gently: Lessons from Miranda Hart’s 'I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You'
My life is not gentle enough. I realised this while I was listening to , 'I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You' by Miranda Hart.
otherwisekate
Feb 236 min read
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How to Cope With Sleep Deprivation: Beyond Sleep Hygiene
Do you have difficulties with sleep which are out of your control? Read this realistic guide to coping with sleep deprivation.
otherwisekate
Feb 147 min read
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Alone, Not Lonely: Embracing the Freedom of Solitude
“Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone”, the lyrics to Kelly Clarkson’s song,are playing on repeat in my head as I write this..
otherwisekate
Jan 316 min read
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Am I An Introvert?
I’m probably known by most people to be a fairly quiet person, never the outgoing life and soul of the party. But recently I found myself...
otherwisekate
Jan 247 min read
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Do Parents Have Hobbies? The Benefits of Having a Hobby
Hobbies: how should we define them and how do they benefit us? And in a world where we all seem...
otherwisekate
Jan 176 min read
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Letting Go: Coping With and Supporting Your Child's Transition To Adulthood
When I say that I’m preparing to launch my child, don’t be concerned that she’s about to be launched from her bedroom window!
otherwisekate
Jan 106 min read
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Blogging My Way Through Midlife: Why I Blog
“You should write a blog” was something my husband, James, said to me many times before I ever seriously considered it.
otherwisekate
Nov 15, 20246 min read
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Living with Anxiety: My Story and Strategies
If I could banish one thing from my life forever, it would be anxiety. Only those closest to me are aware of the extent to which anxiety
otherwisekate
Nov 1, 20247 min read
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From Playdates to Prospectuses: A Parent's Countdown to University
Apparently, by the time our children are 18 we will have spent 90% of the time we will have together...
otherwisekate
Oct 11, 20248 min read
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Podcast Therapy: How I've Used Podcasts To Support My Personal Development
Did you know that I have some pretty high profile friends? You’ve probably heard of some of them
otherwisekate
Sep 6, 20247 min read
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Autistic Burnout: How Burnout For My Child Changed My Life
I think it's important to acknowledge how life changing it can be for a parent as well as the child at the centre of it.
otherwisekate
Jul 27, 202410 min read
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"What do you do?" Discovering Identity Beyond a Title
feeling flummoxed by the simple question “What do you do?” has been a new experience for me. It used to be so simple: I’d say “I’m a teacher
otherwisekate
Jul 19, 20245 min read
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School Leaver - Saying Goodbye to My Teaching Career
Why I've bid farewell to my teaching career
otherwisekate
Jul 5, 20249 min read
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Holidaying Otherwise - My minibreak in Italy for less than £400
How I spent 3 days at Lake Como on a budget
otherwisekate
Jun 20, 20246 min read
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Redefining Rich: How I'm Designing My Rich Life
How I'm designing my rich life with less money
otherwisekate
Jun 14, 20249 min read
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