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High Hopes For Low Expectations
by Hayley Doyle 2023 has arrived. And my high hopes for kicking off the year doing 30 days of Yoga with Adriene have been dashed by a...
Jan 11, 2023


The Days are Long…
By Hayley Doyle …But the years are short. American author Gretchen Rubin famously quoted this. As did the old lady in the supermarket...
Dec 19, 2022


Christmas Crackers! Coping with the In-Laws
by Hayley Doyle Christmas is just around the corner. So, hurrah! Let’s welcome the in-laws. But wait. You haven’t prepped yet? Oh, it’ll...
Dec 6, 2022


The Lipstick Effect
by Hayley Doyle There’s a feeling you get when you’re on the cusp of receiving bad news. It’s not that you’re pessimistic. Sometimes, no...
Dec 1, 2022


Cut Back this Festive Season…Without Losing Cheer!
by Hayley Doyle ’Tis the season to be jolly! And stressed. And anxious. And overwhelmed. And, and, and… Our eyes become too big for our...
Nov 30, 2022


The Real Bling of Dubai
by Hayley Doyle Dear Netflix…. It’s wonderful that Dubai Bling became an instant hit after debuting last month, despite its IMDb rating...
Nov 26, 2022


“If You Can’t Say Something Nice…”
By Hayley Doyle In the words of a little rabbit by the name of Thumper, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all." The...
Nov 21, 2022


Feeling Left Out
by Hayley Doyle Emma Watson stumbled with emotion in a recent interview, after saying, “Have you ever felt that you weren’t included, not...
Nov 11, 2022


Period Pain!
What I wish I’d known about starting my period by Hayley Doyle “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret. Gretchen, my friend, got her...
Nov 10, 2022


My Wellness Ain’t Your Wellness
By Hayley Doyle According to research by the Global Wellness Institute, the wellness industry is valued at a whopping $4.5 trillion and...
Sep 26, 2022


Faith in Humanity
By Hayley Doyle It’s possible that I have a reputation for being disappointed. I don’t have high expectations of anybody. Don’t make huge...
Jul 21, 2022


Hey, WhatsApp? It Ruins My Life!
By Hayley Doyle I sat down to write this 20 minutes ago. Maybe longer. No. Definitely, definitely longer. But the WhatsApp group of...
Jun 30, 2022


Don't Tell Mama
By Hayley Doyle I have to start by saying, I hope my mum doesn’t read this. And woah! Before you get excited, no, I’m not about to spill...
Jun 24, 2022


Prince Louis Keepin’ It Real
By Hayley Doyle Let’s face it. Whenever there’s a family party, it’s not unusual for our kids to hog the limelight. Whether it’s their...
Jun 20, 2022


8 Things To (still) Love About Tom Cruise
By Hayley Doyle Love him or hate him, the man has been an untouchable movie star for as long as we can remember. Now smashing the...
Jun 16, 2022


Making Friends in Your 40s
by Hayley Doyle Here’s the thing. You meet up with one of your best friends. You’ve known each other for 20 years. More. The second you...
Jun 13, 2022


Why I Gave Up Reading My Horoscope
by Hayley Doyle It started with my pocket money. Then my Saturday job wages. The first thing I’d buy when I had some cash was a magazine;...
May 4, 2022


I Miss Me
by Hayley Doyle ‘Nostalgia is the file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.’ - Doug Larson. Mother’s Day 2022. I woke to...
Mar 31, 2022


Netflix Hidden Gems
by Hayley Doyle There’s something for everyone on Netflix. But how often do you find yourself indecisive and overwhelmed at the volume of...
Mar 10, 2022


IWD - Practice What You Preach
International Women’s Day isn’t just about PR by Hayley Doyle “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” -...
Mar 8, 2022
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