Life & Loves Of Samantha Martin
Read all about the life and loves of Samantha Martin. As well as the things that annoy me.
25 Lessons About Life I Wish I’d Known Before 40
There is great power in the statement “older and wiser”. As we get older we learn lessons about life we wish we’d known when we were younger.
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What Is Normal?
We should be making it normal to celebrate and support all women every single day of the year. Always. Not just for International Women’s Day
Midlife Crisis Or A New Direction?
The problem with making life changes when you hit a certain age, is that people often just think you’re having a midlife crisis
Giving Up Alcohol For Dry January
Giving up alcohol for Dry January is easier than you think, you just have to get yourself into the right frame of mind and stay positive
The Misconceptions Of Female Empowerment
A ‘Girl Power’ selfie is a far cry from real female empowerment. You don’t have to be anti-men to embrace female empowerment or be a feminist
2021: Changes – Turn And Face The Strange
Whilst giving myself a talking to, I realised that between life events and world events I’d completely lost my mojo. I need changes!
Please Do Not Virtue Signal About Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health is a lifelong thing. It’s not just for Christmas or an awareness week in May. It’s like a puppy. A pain in the arse but you’re stuck with it
Lockdown: What Are You Really Missing?
Sex, drugs and rock n roll or just a KFC. Who and what are you really missing during lockdown? Or who and what are you not missing at all?
SURVIVING LOCKDOWN: Sex, Snacks and Social Distancing
Surviving lockdown is tough for everyone but it doesn’t mean to say it also has to be a horrible time. It can be fun, productive or even just relaxing
Dear Anxiety. I Need To Break Up With You
Dating with anxiety is a nightmare. Some make it their life ambition to be somebody else’s trigger. I told my anxiety we need to break up
Sorry Really Is The Hardest Word
Lads, we need to talk about your inability to say sorry and the absolute dick move that it is. It really isn’t that difficult and goes a long way
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
When it comes to ex boys I’ve loved before there are the good, the bad and then there’s the one that got away. It’s time I told others what they mean to me
I’m The World’s Worst Blogger / The One In Which I Nearly Died
I thought I’d make this Christmas truly memorable and nearly die. Yep I actually nearly died. Talk about dramatic! Oh and I made a few decisions as well
How To Get Over Yourself
At some point on your business journey, you are going to come to the realisation that it’s not all about you and have to have to get over yourself
Stop Trying To Pursue Your One Passion
Do you have to have just one passion in life to discover what your purpose is? What if you decide you don’t like that passion anymore?
Hotel Football Summer Football Camp
The first Summer Football Camp kicks off at Hotel Football this summer and I went to take a look at what the kids would be getting up to
Don’t Let Other People’s Jealousy Hold You Back
Not everyone will be happy with your success. Some people will be overcome with jealousy. Don’t let other people’s jealousy hold you back!
I Tried To Be A Morning Person So You Don’t Have To
I have never been a morning person and after this ridiculous attempt at being a morning person, I doubt I ever will be. But do you have to get up at 5am to be a success?
How To Silence Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic whether we want one or not. The important thing is that we learn how to turn down its volume now and then.
Love Me For A Reason: One Night With Boyzlife
I make no secret of my love of Irish boybands, namely Boyzone. But I’ve got a new love. Boyzlife. A wonderful combination of Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Brian McFadden of Westlife.
Who Are You Comparing Yourself To?
Do you find that you are always comparing yourself to others? Focus your efforts on being the very best version of you and going after the life that YOU want.
It’s Time To Get Out Of Your Own Way
What messages are you telling yourself that could be preventing you from achieving your goals? Is it time for you to get out of your own way?
10 Things To Make You Instantly Happy
We all have off days. Those kinds of days when you’d quite happily have a duvet day and not face the outside world. So what lifts your mood and makes you happy?
Why Other People’s Opinions Don’t Matter
I used to care about other peoples opinions until I tried to pay my bills with them. Here’s why you shouldn’t care about other peoples opinions and why they don’t matter
Learning To Drive With Young Driver
Young Driver can help get your teen mobile before their 17th birthday. The thought of your child driving a car is terrifying for most parents
Why Are You Offended By My Sober Status?
Stopping drinking wasn’t a particularly conscious decision I made. It just happened. But I am concerned by those that are offended at my sober status.
How To Deal With Your Friends Grief
Dealing with death becomes more common the older you get. What do you do when a friends’ loved one dies? How do you deal with their grief?
Dinner At Grill In The Park Worsley Marriott Hotel
Dinner from the new menu at the recently refurbished Grill In The Park at the Worsley Marriott Hotel and Country Club is a must if you’re in the area
What Are Your Kids Really Doing Online?
All kids at some point are going to use the Internet. But do you really know what they are doing or is your own ignorance failing your kids?
10 Signs You’ve Got A Dose Of Premature Tinselation
I can categorically state there are 12 days of Christmas and not a single one of them is in November. Have you got a dose of premature tinselation?
Why Are You Relying On Your Leaders To Change Your World?
I think it’s safe to say that 2016 has been slightly cray cray. But what is this change that so many want? And is actually simpler than most think
When Did You Forget The Sisterhood?
Girls, when did you forget to stop supporting your fellow girls? When did you remove yourself from the sisterhood? Girls, it’s time to rethink this!
You Mock My Success But You Forget My Struggle
A funny thing happens when you have some level of success. Rather than being happy for you, some people turn on you. Do they forget the hard times?
