Aghy's World
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Book Recommendation: Year of Living Danishly
Denmark has been the world’s happiest country. When Helen Russell was given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, Denmark, she decided there’s only one way to find out the … more
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Life is not Perfect
When you read blogs social media updates (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), you might have the impression that everyone else's life is easy and much better than yours. People tend to post their positive … more
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How to Support your Spouse if he/she is an Entrepreneur
Early in my career, everything seemed to be so simple. I interviewed for a job and got it. I worked hard, got a raise. Then I wanted something else, something different - interviewed for a different … more
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Ditch and Delegate
This is what I am doing! And it feels great :-)
I make no apology for writing quite often about being a working mom – it’s a big part of my life, and the same for many of you I know.
On … more
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Three Reasons Why Sewing is a great Balancer
People are often surprised when they discover my rather old-fashioned pastime of sewing. I think they find it a bit at odds with my tech-head professional activities. Yet, what could be a better … more
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Birthday Reflections
This month I turned 36! I can hardly believe that I am nearer to 40 than 30!!
Like many people, each birthday tends to be a time for some personal reflection. Maybe I should rephrase that. Like many … more
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When Dreams Come True
We all have dreams, don’t we?
Sometimes, the hurly burly of life has a way of pushing some of those dreams aside. Maybe to make room for the biggest dreams to get happening.
Either way, … more
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Attitude of Gratitude
I recently shared an article on my Facebook page Aghy’s World “Is Productivity Contagious” by Jessica Stillman. This article caught my eye because I am of the belief that behaviour … more
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Into 2016 and Beyond
Happy New Year!! Don’t you love a brand new shiny start? I do!
I’m always excited about what the new year holds – so many new things: plans, people, places, opportunities, … more
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Christmas is Coming - Family Festivities
One thing I always love about Christmas are the traditions that go with it, many of them long-standing family traditions. Of course, each culture and each family have their own variations.
Here in … more
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Christmas is Coming - Kid Christmas
I recently wrote about Corporate Christmas in my Christmas is Coming! Blog series. Today my thoughts turn to Kid Christmas. It doesn’t matter how flat out we are with our business, we still … more
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Christmas is Coming - Corporate Christmas
It’s that time of year again! On the work front it can be a frantic countdown: deadlines to meet; Christmas client, staff and corporate hospitality to attend and to host; Christmas … more
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Facebook & Philanthropy
Since we all use Facebook on an almost daily basis, I thought it would be interesting to share an article in which its founder features as #9 of the most powerful people in the US today. (You can … more
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Tomorrow’s Thought Leaders Today
‘Thought Leader’ and ‘Influencer’ are very much buzz words across the digital space (‘space’ that’s another one!). Very few people who become leaders in this … more
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Fluent in Jargonese
I had a comment recently thanking me for explaining Search Enterprise in layman’s terms; or ‘laywoman’s’ terms. Whenever I get feedback like that it makes me very happy. … more
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The Sowing & Sewing of Friendships
Friendship… there are many kinds… I have friends of many years who I met at school or university, through my work, through my family, social circles, activities and of course, those who … more
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Stop Comparing!
Today I want to share a couple thoughts about making comparisons.
I recently shared an article on my Aghy’s World Facebook page by Wendy Redden. If you missed it and want to read it, it’ … more
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It’s Never too Early to Start
One of my favourite Facebook pages, A Mighty Girl, posted a great article recently which really resonated with me as a mom and as a mentor:
I’ve mentioned their page before and the reason I … more
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Exciting News - Top 25 European Office 365 Influencers
Wow! I am so excited as I write this quick blog to share my great news with you...
I’ve just learnt about my latest award, as one of the Top 25 European Office 365 Influencers. I’m one … more
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3 Things to do when Productivity has been Shot
Recently, I’ve been asked this question: “My productivity has been shot the past two days. I am feeling pretty overwhelmed, alone, and depressed. What do you do when you are feeling this … more