Monthly Archives: June 2016

The halfway point

Posted on June 30, 2016 by amandacomms1

I have reached the half way point in my challenge to myself to write a blog every day during 2016. So I thought it would be worth reflecting on what I have learnt so far after I have typed a … Continue reading →

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Coping with grief

Posted on June 29, 2016 by amandacomms1

I wrote at the weekend about the challenge of saying goodbye. Then it was about having to hand back two little gerbils that I had been looking after. Tonight I am in the same place again only this time I … Continue reading →

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The best from social media

Posted on June 28, 2016 by amandacomms1

There is a lot that is written about the negative aspects of social media from criminal activity taking place through to how it is damaging modern life. Today there came another example of how it can be a source for … Continue reading →

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Keep talking for a brighter future

Posted on June 27, 2016 by amandacomms1

We heard more today about the post-referendum plan and what that will involve. The key element appears to be a task force that will be established and involve what are called ‘the best’ civil servants. I have been trying to … Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye

Posted on June 26, 2016 by amandacomms1

I had to hand back to lovely little gerbils that I have been taking care of for the past week or so while their owner was away on holiday. Little furry rodents have always been part of my life and … Continue reading →

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Asking for help

Posted on June 25, 2016 by amandacomms1

When did you last step in and help someone out? Did you stop and offer a hand to someone who was stranded or having a problem? Have you helped your neighbour by taking a parcel in? When someone asked you … Continue reading →

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Finding the common ground

Posted on June 24, 2016 by amandacomms1

Two weeks ago I was in Rome as part of an EU funded research project. It seems a world away from today when I woke up to find that the referendum result meant we were going to be leaving the … Continue reading →

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Bringing joy into the office

Posted on June 23, 2016 by amandacomms1

Tomorrow is ‘bring your dog to work day’ which bring joy and dread into many hearts depending on your viewpoint. People will probably ask why would you do that and say that it must be disruptive to the working environment. … Continue reading →

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Is the grass really greener?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by amandacomms1

We are often too busy focusing on what other people have that we fail to see what we have right in front of us. Human beings are social creatures and that means we need to be integrated as part of … Continue reading →

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Marking the milestones

Posted on June 21, 2016 by amandacomms1

Yesterday was the Summer Solstice and it marked the longest day with many hours of daylight. It signals the start of summer and hopefully with that some sun that will warm people’s hearts and spirits. We mark events and milestones … Continue reading →

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