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13+ Things I Learnt from 13 Amazing Women in My Life

13+ Things I Learnt from 13 Amazing Women in My Life

Posted on Aug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
Too often, women hurt and intentionally undermine other women. There may be many examples of this and many reasons to be bitter. But if you look around, there are incredible women in the world. Women ... Read More
5 Lessons from Lord of the Rings to Help You Live Your Best Life

5 Lessons from Lord of the Rings to Help You Live Your Best Life

Posted on Jul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
This weekend I binged on the Lord of the Rings movies. And, yes, purists, I have read the books (several times). Throughout the films, I was astounded by the wisdom and lessons weaved into the storyli... Read More
The Great Resignation, Interviews, Red Flags and More [Thoughts of an Introvert]

The Great Resignation, Interviews, Red Flags and More [Thoughts of an Introvert]

Posted on Feb 8, 2022Feb 9, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
Just by looking at my LinkedIn feed, it is superabundantly clear that the “Great Resignation” has hit the South African shores. Every second post is “I am thrilled to announce I have started a n... Read More
6 Awesome Things I Discovered Last Year

6 Awesome Things I Discovered Last Year

Posted on Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022 by Sparkle Ellie
So, 6 awesome things I discovered last year…wait, let me start with last year was a beast for all of us. And by the time I took leave I was deflated, exhausted and uncharacteristically negative.... Read More
Working through my creative constipation

Working through my creative constipation

Posted on Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
The year corona hit South Africa’s shore is the year that I wrote the least blogs ever. I know the year isn’t over and at this moment it is that year, but I don’t think I am going to meet my blo... Read More
Are you dealing with a Narcissist?

Are you dealing with a Narcissist?

Posted on May 31, 2020Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
Narcissists. You have either dealt with one, seen one in action, heard about one or maybe you are one. But what is a narcissist?... Read More
Twenty-Twenty: Lessons Learnt in the Last Decade

Twenty-Twenty: Lessons Learnt in the Last Decade

Posted on Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020 by Sparkle Ellie
Many people have taken the time to reflect where from and how far they have come in the last decade. And perhaps they have looked ahead to the “twenties” and set some loose goals or dreams to achi... Read More
An Introvert’s Dramatic Guide to Bounce Fit

An Introvert’s Dramatic Guide to Bounce Fit

Posted on Jul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
I am an introvert. And at some point this year (about the time resolutions are made), I became aware of the fact that I’m sick of yo-yo, slo-mo and joe-shmo dieting, and exercising until near de... Read More
Flipping The Strangling Pressures of Life

Flipping The Strangling Pressures of Life

Posted on Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019 by Sparkle Ellie
Good gracious but I am gatvol of the strangling pressures that life, social media, society, friends and I put on myself – whether inadvertently, or directly or not. I am tired of being bombarded wit... Read More
19 Reasons Why People Don’t Like You

19 Reasons Why People Don’t Like You

Posted on Feb 27, 2019Jul 25, 2021 by Sparkle Ellie
The “likeability” factor or “popularity” referred to in this article isn’t about being part of the cool group. Or about not being authentic just to “fit in the crowd”. It’s about makin... Read More
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