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.

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.