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If exam stress is taking over—whether it’s your own or your child’s—this blog offers 95 carefully crafted exam affirmations to help ease anxiety, build confidence, and support steady focus. These calming phrases are designed to shift negative self-talk and create a more supportive inner dialogue during study sessions, before exams, and even in the moments…
You know that moment when you say “yes” before you even think—and immediately feel the knot in your stomach? That quiet tug that says, “I didn’t really want to do that.” That’s people pleasing. And it’s more than just being nice. It’s a deeply wired pattern, often learned young—praised for being easy, helpful, agreeable. Over…
Ever feel like your workday is a marathon you didn’t sign up for? Deadlines loom, emails pile up, and your coffee cools before you can take a sip. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but positive affirmations for work can help. These simple, encouraging statements can boost your confidence, reduce stress, and help you thrive in…
Ever felt stuck, like the fear of failing was louder than the desire to try? That was me at one point, and let me tell you a little story about it. I was singled out as “gifted” at school. Don’t be too impressed; there were only 75 pupils in the whole school. Still, I got…
For years, I avoided trying new things. Why? Because if I wasn’t instantly good at something, I’d give up. I used to believe that success was all about talent and natural ability. If I didn’t have it, why bother? But I actually had it all wrong. That way of thinking—a fixed mindset—was holding me back….
Do you ever find yourself staring at a to-do list, completely paralyzed? You know what needs to be done, but you just can’t seem to start. Procrastination doesn’t just waste time—it drains your energy and leaves you feeling stuck. Trust me, I’ve been there. I used to be a master procrastinator. My go-to strategy was…
Procrastination: the art of doing everything except the one thing you’re supposed to be doing. Sound familiar? My house is never cleaner than when I have an important work deadline. Suddenly, organizing the junk drawer feels like my life’s mission. Other times I’m doom scrolling or watching TV rather than doing the thing I supposed…
Growing up in Ireland, I was raised on two things: potatoes and cynicism. The idea of “new year affirmations” was about as appealing to me as eating a raw spud. Affirmations, I thought, were airy-fairy nonsense for people who didn’t live in the real world. They seemed like wishful thinking at best. Then I met…
Fear and self-doubt can hold us back. They keep us from trying new things or pursuing what truly matters. But here’s the good news: you can overcome them. I’ve faced my own fears too. For years, I was terrified of water and heights. I avoided swimming and anything involving high places. Then, I decided to…
“I am an imposter. I am a fraud.” These words echoed in my mind for years. Despite working as an accountant for over 30 years and excelling in my career, I couldn’t shake the feeling. Why? Because I don’t have that little piece of paper—the qualification that says, “Yes, she’s legitimate.” I never completed my…
