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A Very Hygge Winter hayley mcdonnell issue 51 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

In the UK, the winter months are creeping closer. I have purposefully used this adjective as the change is gradual, though expected. Some days, it is bright and sunny, just...

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Why Reading is Always the Answer hayley mcdonnell issue 49 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Have you ever been so engrossed in a book that time has almost slipped away? Before you know it, the afternoon has slipped by, and all you have to show for it is a page turned...

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Creating Calm Amongst the Chaos: The Benefits of Cosiness at Home hayley mcdonnell issue 47 lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Life for most working families, both with and without children, is often understood as the hustle and bustle of modern life. In today's world, technology permeates every aspect...

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Embrace the Winter Months, Before During and After Christmas hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

In the UK, the winter months are creeping closer. I have purposefully used the adjective as the change is gradual, though expected. Some days, it is bright and sunny, just like...

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Mindset, Ease and Flow hayley mcdonnell hygee life lessons lifestyle nothing much happens here the retreat

I have read and, in some cases, devoured others musing who postulate the benefits of a positive mindset. Often, the claim is that the 'right' attitude is all we need to manifest the lifestyle of...

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Life Lessons: What Can We Learn From The Muppets? hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

Colloquially the word 'Muppet' can mean silly, daft or, at worst stupid.   Through cultural changes, the word muppet, in this sense, has been replaced by other demeaning words and phrases...

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Life Lessons: Epiphany, What Does It Mean Today? hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

It's like I've had an epiphany.

As schools and businesses prepare to re-open and return to regular business working hours this week, we could be forgiven for saying it is appropriate to remove the...

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The Legacy of HRH Queen Elizabeth II hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

The phrase “We don’t know what goes on behind closed doors” is often used to express the view that we shouldn’t judge or make assumptions about others and must be fully...

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International Best Friends Day hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts...

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Why does cultural diversity matter? hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

May is the month when cultural diversity is acknowledged on a global scale (21st May is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development). Social, Moral,...

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Spring Forward; Stepping Into Quarter Two Calm and With A Sense Of Adventure business hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat the workroom

By Hayley McDonnell

It's the month of Easter, and Spring is really getting going. Lighter nights have arrived – it is one of my favourite months! So let's dive into all things April!

April...

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Life Lessons: Marvellous March hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

Purpose and accountability are essential for us all. They provide motivation and recognition of work achieved, which is true in both professional and personal aspects of life....

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Life Lessons: Fantastic February hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

February is known for many things; it could be the shortest month of the year, the coldest month of the year, or the month of love. You probably know that the original Roman...

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Life Lessons: Reframing January hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat the workroom

By Hayley McDonnell.

January is seen by many as the most challenging month.

Is January as hard as we think? In Western culture, we are coming down from an almost month of fun and festivities, but...

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A Sparkling Interlude in the Dark, St. Lucia's Day. hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

In the Western hemisphere, a sparkling interlude in the dark, cold month of December is St. Lucia's Day.  

St. Lucia's Day is acknowledged by an abundance of...

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Random Acts of Kindness hayley mcdonnell life lessons lifestyle mindset the retreat

By Hayley McDonnell.

World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on 13th November. On this day, all those involved strive to make the world a better place by promoting good deeds, celebrating...

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