I hate myself” – how to stop that thought in 10 steps

There are times when I truly hate myself. That sounds awful, doesn’t it? Some days I feel so heavy and almost crushed by the weight of my own flaws. It’s tricky and soul-destroying although I do not believe in the concept of ‘soul’ as most people do. I really think we’re more complicated than that. […]

How to get ahead in just 1 hour per day

Life just gets busier and busier: there are bills to pay, people to see, families to attend to and budgets to keep. Sometimes we all feel as though we are merely surviving though our days – not really achieving or getting ahead. You have goals and aspirations. These may be career-focused or they may be […]

Alyce Vayle – My writing portfolio

Published freelance articles in mainstream publications: (Click on any of the pictures to go to the article) The Sydney Morning Herald          Mamamia  Crikey  SEO projects I have been involved with:       Blogs and websites I regularly write for:       I have experience writing copy for all platforms, […]

6 Effective techniques to deal with a workplace bully

I was bullied as a kid. Hell, we all were in the 80s and 90s – it was part of growing up. I used to think this focus on “bullying” was overblown in the modern age, but now I think, perhaps not. Cyber bullying can be extreme and it’s simply more difficult for people to […]

How to deal with Anxiety and Guilt

Can anxiety ever serve a positive purpose? Here I’d like to talk about women, anxiety and feelings of guilt – something common to many chicks I know. Lately I have been feeling lots of anxiety. I feel anxious about many different things. Mostly, it’s about wanting to achieve at work, but there are other pressures […]

These 4 celebrities changed their lives: could you do the same?

It’s never too late to change your life! Did you know that many of the most famous people in the world had totally different careers before they found their niche? It’s never too late to change your life, just check out these famous examples! Walt Disney From newspaper artist to founder of The Walt Disney […]

The 7 things that are really annoying me today

Some things are annoying me today. I have been having a fat day for the last few days. I have even written a post about this called 7 ways to fix a fat day. Some days I wake up and feel really blah. Blah blah blah. There could be many reasons why I feel blah […]

Things that are Sweet, Fluffy and Not at all Controversial

Well ho bloody hum, blog readers. You’re lucky I am here at all. Finding no less than three separate people upset by my ramblings yesterday, I am considering shutting this platform down and taking my ramblings elsewhere where I can no longer be found. Why do I even write under a pseudonym? That’s right, Alyce […]

Are you a charity ‘slacker’? How social media has created a culture of ‘slactivism’

Fred Clark is a blogger, at the Slacktivist blog for Patheos’ progressive Christian channel and is also a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. I spoke to him about the term ‘slacktivism’ – labelling people who like and share awareness or charity memes on facebook or twitter without actively engaging with the cause. Fred […]

How to change yourself: quickly

Change is hard. I want to change but I find it very difficult. Sometimes I forget that I am truly changing every day. There are so many things about myself that I would like to change but I often feel that I am staying the same because change is so slow and can be unnoticeable. […]

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What to do when you’ve lost your confidence

It happens to us all sometimes. A knock or two to our personal selves can feel like a permanent state of despair. It could be a job loss, relationship troubles or feeling isolated that can shatter your confidence. When we lose our strength, we feel terrible and hopeless. To have lost your confidence is a terrible […]

5 ways to cope when things are crappy

Constant, crushing, paralysing pain. This time last year I was in a really bad state of affairs. I had been made redundant from a job I loved, my relationship was seriously on the rocks, I was working in a (new) menial job that was beneath me and very hard work, my rent was a huge […]

Do you have a negative attitide? Is it holding you back?

You’re looking for a job and hoping to find work that inspires and challenges you. Everything seems to be in order: you have a decent resume, you have some work experience, you may even have an interview or two lined up. All of this will count for nothing if you forget to bring the most […]

Are you a charity ‘slacker’? How social media has created a culture of ‘slactivism’

Fred Clark is a blogger, at the Slacktivist blog for Patheos’ progressive Christian channel and is also a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. I spoke to him about the term ‘slacktivism’ – labelling people who like and share awareness or charity memes on facebook or twitter without actively engaging with the cause. Fred […]