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The ultimate distraction of always wanting more
I wandered around the shoe department of a very expensive department store earlier this week. I casually picked up pairs of shoes which cost more than many people earn in a week. As I looked around at the people trying the shoes on, I pondered if spending this much on shoes would really make them…
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Learning to deal with our fears
In embracing reality it is important that we learn to deal with our fears and not let them take over our lives. Not only can fears drive a negative mindset, they can also stop us achieving our full potential in life. There are some ways which you can learn to use your fears to positive…
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Where do you start with planning holidays?
Looking ahead to future opportunities to spend some time with your partner and kids should be a positive experience, but this often isn’t the case. We can end up with planxiety, getting caught between the benefits of structuring our valuable free time and ‘over planning’ where we risk making things more stressful than they need…
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Is the future of technology distraction?
With tech entrepreneurs and the mega rich backing ways of escaping reality is it time to ask the question: Is the future of technology distraction? Have we given up on enjoying what we already have on Earth..? Creating virtual versions of reality risks us ignoring the wonderful planet we already live on and focusing on…
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Are you a caged hen?
Getting fresh air and exercising are ways that help many parents stay mentally positive and healthy, but what do we do in the Winter time when going outside isn’t always a pleasant experience. Some parents relish running or walking in poor weather but when we introduce kids into the equation it’s a different matter. Our…
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Coming together as parents
Coming together with other parents is a really important part of helping to stay mentally and physically fit and healthy as a mum or dad. Many parents however, lack the opportunity to meet a a group in a calm, adult environment (i.e. not a children’s soft play party!). Those already involved in social, religious or…
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Trying to do too much
Are you trying to do too much? In our busy lives it is easy to over commit to the amount we try and achieve. Messages fly in from schools, friends, family and employer all demanding our attention whilst at the same time we feel pressure in our mind to organise events and try and please…
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Welcome to Reality Club
Welcome to the new Reality Club website Our new website is finally fully live where you can find out more about what Reality Club is all about: The Reality Manifesto and the guiding principles Parenting scenarios Tool & guides Articles How to get involved. Take a look, we would love some feedback: Team Reality Paul…
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