tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38248375930204211082024-03-21T13:41:30.123-07:00Chioma Claire Ezeh Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788857586324571356noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3824837593020421108.post-46120574924431433542016-09-18T02:00:00.000-07:002016-09-19T17:45:50.266-07:00THE COMPOUND EFFECT <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of <a href="http://chiomacezeh.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/changing-narrative.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><i>“Changing the narrative”</i></span></a>, and finding the strength to walk away from situations that no longer honour you. I received so much positive feedback from that post, and with it being one year since I started blogging I wanted to thank all of you who read my blog and support my work. It means a lot to know that your voice is not only heard but positively affects those who come across it. </span></div>
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Writing that post helped me identify some of the things in my life that I wanted to move away from, and the things that I wanted to create within myself. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve taken some L’s this year, including some personal ones and on a few occasions I thought I was going backwards, undoing all the work I had put in, but thats the thing with growth, its not always so straightforward and it doesn't happen all at once.</div>
During that time I came across the book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1474231546&sr=1-1&keywords=the+compound+effect"><span class="s1"><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">“The Compound Effect”</span></i></span></a> and began re reading the <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/0446561754/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1474231490&sr=1-2&keywords=the+defining+decade"><span class="s1"><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">“Defining Decade”</span></i></span></a><i> </i> </span>by Meg Jay, two great books which talk about the need for patience, persistence and how as individuals we are built in small consistent actions which eventually compound over time. </div>
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I know now that no one can permit or judge my growth/ development but me and that loses don't give you the excuse to sleep on yourself. Feeling stagnant or disillusioned may just be a necessary part of the process at times. However we should never forget to give thanks for where we are now or downplay the work it took into getting us there from where we came from. I'm no longer fearful of losses or failing the way I used to be, some of my greatest personal developments have come through times like these and I'm thankful for those experiences. They've made me more resilient and I no longer feel a way about removing myself from people and situations that are no longer worthy of my time. </div>
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During our journeys we will face situations that may result in us taking our eyes off the ball. Whatever it is your dealing with know that it's possible to lose and still win. To turn your tests into testimonies, to use those situations to fuel your success rather than as an excuse as to why it got delayed.<br />
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Last night I performed my monologue <i><a href="http://chiomacezeh.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/im-tired.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I'm Tired</span></a> </i>for the first time at the #thatwoman, I am Art event. After the show I took a moment to celebrate having achieved something I probably wouldn't have had the courage to do a couple of years ago.<br />
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I'm learning that coming into our ideal selves doesn't happen overnight but rather in smaller actions and personal investments that compound over time. That we have to be the first ones to celebrate our efforts even when others fail to and that in order to do so we have to commit to the idea that we are worthy of blessings and deserving of better. </div>
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<span class="s1">With that being said, I'd like to invite you all to my upcoming production "Love me to death" a play inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Details on tickets and more info can be found <a href="http://www.intermissionyouththeatre.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><i>here</i></span></a>. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Earlier this week I attended the Dream Nation “I have a dream” conference in Clapham Junctions' “The Grand”. The topics included, Personal finance, Branding and the importance of Resilience. I learnt so much that evening and decided to quickly put together this post to share with you guys the lessons I picked up that day. I began this blog because I wanted to create a space where I could share an honest insight into journeys, my own as well as other creatives, something I do with my <span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="http://chiomacezeh.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/convos-with-chi-vol-1-kemi-oloyede.html"><span class="s4" style="color: #a64d79;">“Convos With Chi”</span></a> </span>Series (look out for Volume 2 coming soon!) and what I loved most about the talk was how honest the speakers were about their journeys and the ongoing battles they face amidst all their successes. </span><br />
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<span class="s1">Below are some of my take away points & visuals from the night. </span><br />
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<b><i>1. </i></b>Success is not Linear; people who are “successful” aren't immune to failure, they take L’s just as much as the next person, the difference is they choose to get up and be better each time. Similarly, just because we're struggling at one point in our lives doesn't mean that success is not for us or that we'll be struggling forever. In these times its important to practice resilience and know that our time is coming.<br />
<b>2.</b>“Finding yourself” doesn't (always) happen over night, just because its taking a little longer to find your identity and your career path doesn't mean that its never going to happen. Coming into your true self is a life long task.<br />
<b>3. </b>Perfection is overrated, unrealistic and can become a huge problem factor within our lives. The pursuit of "perfection" can make us undervalue ourselves as well as our work.<br />
<b>4. </b>Failure is ok! The more we fail the more we learn.<br />
<b>5. </b>Leadership isn't always about the positive effects you have on people, its also about dealing with the negative side of things, having the strength to make difficult decisions that might effect other people for the good of your company/start up.<br />
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<b style="font-size: medium;">PIPPA JAMIESON; CEO & <a href="https://the-dots.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Founder of the Dots</span></a>. </b></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">On her start up:</span><b style="font-size: medium;"> </b></u><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"I've made so many mistakes, when it comes to business its all about persevering." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>On personal finance:</u> <i>"Give some, Save some, Invest some, Spend some...in that order. The biggest mistake that people can make when it comes to money is not saving early enough." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>On perfectionism and creativity:</u> <i>"Perfectionism is a serious challenge to your ability to get anything done. Perfectionism is self abuse in the highest order- Gratitude is the antidote to perfectionism."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"><u> [To their 21 Year old self]</u> <i>"I would say, I am whole, perfect and complete. That I am great, to step into your greatness. You were born to make a difference in someone else's life." - Elaine Powell </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s talk<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en"><span class="s2" style="color: #d5a6bd;"><i>“The danger of a single story”</i></span></a> </span>is hands down one of my favourite Ted talks ever. If you’ve ever come across it you’ll know that she speaks about the negative effects of a single story. How words and misinformed narratives can lead to poor representations; a disconnection between the way something is portrayed and it’s tr</span>uth. Particularly how this has affected Africa, its people and the way it’s often portrayed in the western world.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<span class="s1">I recently found myself doing this and realised that I could no longer keep reinforcing this single story. In other words, I had to change the narrative. One thing that’s become so clear as I've gotten older is that our thoughts become our circumstances. What you speak onto yourself is what you become. If you believe that you aren't capable then that is the reality you will ultimately create for yourself. Believing that we can “Change the narrative” gives us the control to redirect our lives in a more positive way. </span><br />
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<span class="s1"> Changing the narrative means that we might need to need to do a life review from time to time, to assess our current state and the decisions and thoughts that may have taken us off course.<b> </b>The fact that we are constantly creating ourselves and our stories means that we are responsible for the way our stories pan out. This also reminds us that our stories are changeable, that current situations are not final destinations. It can be easy to focus on what we’re lacking, however I recently came across a great quote in my current read; the<span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468618980&sr=8-1&keywords=the+compound+effect"><span class="s2" style="color: #d5a6bd;"><i>Compound effect</i></span></a> </span>which goes “Make up in <b><i>hard work</i></b> for wherever you might be disadvantaged.” </span></div>
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<span class="s1">When I first experienced (yes, it was an experience!) Lemonade I fell in love. Not only was it an ode to black women everywhere but it was a perfect representation of strength, resilience and the things only achievable when you decide to take control over your mindset in the face of difficulty and disappointment. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">I actually had to shoot this look twice. The first time we shot it the file corrupted, words cant even describe the level of panic I experienced that day. I had just finished shooting and the pictures were lit! Just after we were about to wrap up the SD card went dead. The photo side of Blogging isn't something that I would say comes particularly naturally to me, I have to work hard to ensure that I don't look like an absolute crust in my pictures. So you can only imagine my heartache after investing time in taking what seemed like decent photos only for them to get lost. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about choices; the ones I’ve made and the ones I'm still yet to. Sometimes, it can be easy to avoid making big lifestyle or career decisions simply because we’re uncomfortable with the idea of dedicating our time to something that may or may not work out. Not making a decision can seem like the easy way out, however not deciding is a decision within itself. A decision to stay put rather than fight for the lifestyle you deserve. </span></div>
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“What will be your legacy?” is a question I now ask myself daily. I’ve realised that sometimes we simply need to remind ourselves of what we’re striving for and why. Focusing on my legacy, the impact I’d like to create has made me more conscious of my choices and inspired me to make some decisions that I had previously been avoiding. </div>
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<span class="s1">This year I’ve connected with so many inspiring individuals (women in particular)</span><span class="s2"> </span><span class="s1">who are in the midst of creating amazing lifestyles for themselves. I was surprised to find out that so many of them we’re juggling 9-5’s along with their hustle. Realising this just reaffirmed the fact that having a full time job isn't an excuse for not working on you and the things you want to achieve. We may just have to sacrifice a little more e.g waking up earlier to complete some personal tasks before work, which is something I do or working on personal projects during your lunch break. It’s just about making the best out of the time that you have. </span></div>
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One of my biggest joys in life is travelling. Before I left for Rome I was feeling increasingly overwhelmed with a lot of the things I had going on and I desperately needed some time off. Living in London can often make you feel like you’re constantly running on autopilot, so sometimes its necessary to take a break from everything and just reconnect with yourself.<br />
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<span class="s1">Rome was definitely the perfect getaway, It was my first time going and although I had heard so much about it, I didn't really know what to expect but it was absolutely breathtaking. Whenever I travel I always like to research what the vibe is like towards people of colour. It's just one of the unfortunate necessities of <i style="font-weight: bold;">"Travelling while </i></span><i><b>Black."</b> </i>and its something I thought I'd touch upon for those of you who due to this can be a little apprehensive about travelling. To be honest my sister and I did get a few stares and there was this one mad incident in the Vatican involving my sister catching a woman playing with one of my braids.... </div>
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If you follow me on SC you would have heard all about it, honestly the only thing that stopped me from reacting was the fact that I was in the <b>Vatican</b>. However, it wasn't as bad as some of the places I've been to and I would definitely go again! The beautiful thing about Rome is that its filled with so much culture and history, its so easy to get caught up in its beauty.</div>
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Something I've been meaning to discuss for a little while now is the idea of Legacies. Surrounded by the work of artists such as Michelangelo and Giacomo really drove home the importance of leaving a lasting impact and the ways in which we can go about doing this. Look out for that post coming soon to the blog. For now though here are a few of my pictures from my trip below. <br />
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A few weeks ago I caught up with Kemi Oloyede aka KayRiley, the force behin<span style="background-color: white;">d <b><i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thatwoman/?hl=en" target="_blank">#ThatWoman</a>,</i></b> </span>the movement thats gone global, inspiring & empowering women one post at a time. We spoke about the story behind the hashtag, self love, beauty standards & how she went about turning her pain into purpose... </div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Q1. What inspired you to write “That Woman”?</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Well, 2015 was a very, very challenging year for me and I was in a very bad place. I knew that in order to get out of that place I couldn't rely on anyone or anything else. I had to get myself out of that bad situation so I wrote the poem “That Woman.” It was a way for me to look at myself as working towards the woman I want to be. In hope that whenever I refer back to it I know the woman I am trying to become. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Most definitely, thats exactly what I did with it. Which is why I'm so passionate about it. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Q3. What started off as an idea has now gone onto impact the lives of women all around the world. Did you think it would have had such an impact?</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">I had no idea. You have to remember that this started of as a selfish act, I wanted to get more views on my blog originally and now through my poem and actually starting the hashtag, women from all over the world have been part of it and it’s still going. One thing that I think people don't realise is that I feel like these women have inspired me more than I feel I have inspired them. I wrote one poem, imagine all the posts I have received because of that, and not only the posts, the emails, the DM’s, the tweets as well, its overwhelming but I love it. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Yeah I do, I feel like I'm living a double life. I have to do certain things obviously so it doesn't interfere with my work. My poems are based on how I feel/ my experiences, that’s my passion. But I feel like I'm playing a role when I'm at work sometimes. However it's also allowed me to just be more open with myself and understand that, we’re still human. Even the kids I teach they’re still human, they still feel, or are going to feel what I’m feeling one day or they are feeling it now and I guess that makes it easier.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Q5. Your poem, “I love my body” discusses your battle with self acceptance and societies definition of beauty. What are your thoughts on standards of beauty and the way in which women’s bodies and appearances are often defined by society? </b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">I think it’s absolute bullshit. Sorry, “That Woman” doesn't swear *Laughs*, however, theres so much pressure to look a certain way. I wasn't born to have a video vixens body, like big boobs, big thighs and a big bum. This is me and I have to accept me for me, so society can do whatever it wants but we need to learn to accept ourselves. I’m not saying you shouldn't work on yourself, go to the gym if you want to get healthy and so on but don't do it because of someone else. You just need to take care of your body and actually accept and love yourself first, otherwise even if you do change yourself you wont love yourself anyway. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i>As this is my first post of the year I just wanted to wish you all a happy new year and to ask how things are going? </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i>The great thing about new years is that it can bring excitement and the promise of a new beginning. However, as we move into the new year the novelty can quickly start to wear off and we can fall into old habits. The little bits of ourselves that we would have preferred to have left in the previous year can start to resurface. Its times like these where our “Power Circles” can save us from falling off our game and loosing sight of our goals. </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i>“Circles” are often used to refer to those we keep in close company, to me </i><b><i>power</i></b><i> circles refer to those individuals who I feel inspire or empower me to keep doing what I do. Friends, family, mentors and acquaintances whose words, and work inspire you to keep going even when you are on the verge of giving up. </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i>The kinds of people who we can be honest with when things aren't going well, who we don't have to be in constant contact with but will be there sitting front row supporting us at our shows, who will help us re strategise when those shiny year goals hit their first obstacle. People who can get us out of our feelings when we desperately need a reality check or some tough love. </i></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><i>And while I don't expect them to be at my beck and call I'm so thankful for those whose in mine, a few days into the new year and for me there have already been a few bumps but knowing the support is there is sometimes all it takes. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">EARLEATHA</span>: <span style="font-size: small;">Resilient, Passionate, Generous- </span></i><i style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lover of all things film</span>; </i></span><i style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Editor and Head of Content at #SCREENEDNIGHTS the space that showcases emerging independent film makers and directors (watch out for their return this summer!)<br />@EarleathaOppon</i></h4>
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<i>Our power circles are necessary within our growth and perhaps even our success, they can bring new opportunities, inspiration and the desire to keep striving even when we want to give up. So as we journey into this new year be sure to invest in your power circles wisely, appreciate those who are supporting you now rather than worrying about those who aren't. Quality over quantity, always. </i><br />
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<span class="s2"><i>For me the answer to that was no. Determined to not make the same mistakes this year I recorded a video in which I listed all the things I wanted to achieve. I wanted 2015 to be a year of meaningful achievement, filled with self growth and development . I created a year plan and got involved with some great individuals who throughout this year have been truly supportive throughout this process. </i></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><i>While it can be easy to summarise our experiences into a single word or to be hard on ourselves for things not going quite as well as we would have wanted them to I’ve learnt that even a difficult or uneventful year can still have its purpose. To end this I wanted to leave you with some of the things I've learned this year and will be taking into the next, in hopes that it may help and inspire some of you reading this. </i></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: center;"><i>Life plans only work if you do: No amount of planning will get you to where you’re trying to be unless action and consistency are involved</i></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><i>Confidence isn't always given: Sometimes you have to take it, regardless of your position, obstacles and hurdles you are worthy of self love, so carry yourself accordingly </i></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><i>Don’t be an “information Junkie": The world is filled with information and tips for self improvement, some more valuable than others but without application those lessons (and in some cases your money) are lost </i></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><i>Morn your loses: Especially if a lot of energy and resources went into a project, take time to feel for them but then MOVE on. Time and opportunity waits for no one. Life isn't going to stop just because you have.</i></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><i>Life isn't a race (I’m still working on this mentality btw!), as long as you are doing the absolute best with what you have that will be enough</i></li>
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<span class="s2"><i>As this will probably be my last post of the year I just wanted to say thank you to all the people who have continued to read, comment and give me feedback on my posts. Wishing y'all a blessed and productive 2016! 🎉</i></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><i>Peace, love and positive vibes to you all! x Chi </i></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><i>P.S!! For those of you who may be looking for a year/life plan feel free to email me at </i><a href="mailto:claireezeh@gmail.com"><span class="s4">claireezeh@gmail.com</span></a><i> and I’ll happily send you a copy. </i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i><b>Inspired by my previous post I decided to create a “Visual Archive. ”</b></i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i><b>Pictures, reviews and links to material all below.. </b></i></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><i>and If you've come here through my social media heres the link to my <b><u> </u></b></i><a href="http://www.londonlive.co.uk/news/2015-11-11/shakespeare-to-keep-offenders-off-the-streets"><span class="s2"><b>interview</b></span></a><i> with London Live, where my co-star and I Spoke about the play, what intermission means to us and the importance of using the theatre to inspire and create change within the lives of young people.</i></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Lately I've been thinking a lot about purpose and how it is that we find out what we want and where we want to go with our lives. With the explosion of social media and its ability to allow us an insight into people’s lives it seems that these days so many more people are living theirs. </span></div>
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While Runner is a PR, management and branding consultancy that works with individuals from different fields. The consultancy is called runner because in every field of work runners are the links between different roles. Runners tend to be courageous and take on different aspects of a business and this represents our brand values.<br />
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<span class="s1">The journey to self acceptance is a constant battle. However </span><span class="s2">it’s of the most rewarding experiences. </span><span class="s1">The benefits permeate all aspects of our lives, by accepting and loving who we are we begin to understand ourselves better. We can create spaces for growth and development that are tailored for </span><b><i><span class="s2">US</span><span class="s1">. </span></i></b></div>
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<span class="s1">The problem with comparisons is that we compare our worst to another persons best. Therefore we will always come up short. We can set goals and give them time frames that fail to take into consideration where we are in our journeys. When you learn to love you, you learn to mind your own business! Yes that person is jet setting and getting money but what am I doing right now to help myself live that way too? </span></div>
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<span class="s1">We can begin to appreciate our flaws and rather than seeing them as our down fall, identify them as rooms for improvement. This is especially true for our mental state. Perhaps you're not the kind of person you want to be but if you have an idea of what this is you can start taking those steps to get there. Accepting who we are means that we can stop worrying about what we cant change and start building on what we can. You stop explaining yourself to other people because why should you? People used to ask me all the time why I wore so much black? Erm…Because I want to! </span></div>
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So a few weeks ago I was invited to have my short "Behind the door" be apart of Blo Tv's screened nights. The screening took place earlier this week at Box park in Shoreditch and it was an unforgettable experience, especially as its was my first one. It really taught me the value of believing in your craft and your brand... </div>
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Behind the door was created to highlight the pandemic of Human trafficking and its presence within the western world. The film provides a short snippet in the life of a young female named Jola (played by myself) a sex slave living in London. By addressing these issues in ways that are easily accessible and understandable to a range of audiences we can further support the work of charities and movements whose aim it is to eradicate these problems from society.</div>
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I've often been told that one of the hardest things in life is creating balance. In this day and age we're constantly being pushed to work hard and always stay focused on success if we want to achieve it. Whatever and however we decide to define it as.</div>
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While we’re on this path I've learnt that its just as important to<i> take time</i><i>,</i><b><i> (</i></b>hence the title of this post) to enjoy our individual journeys and to routinely reflect on what we want and where we are going (This goes for those who are just starting out and those who are a little closer to their goals btw!). In fact <b><i>Tai Lopez</i></b> created a podcast titled "<b><i>Why you should take a thinking trip." </i></b><br />
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Hat- <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/87911?article=87911-A&cm_vc=SEARCH">H&M </a> | Leather Jacket- <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Ntt=leather%2bjacket&storeId=12556&productId=20376323&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057">Topshop</a> | Tshirt- <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/22979?article=22979-Z">H&M</a> | Jeans- Topshop: <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Ntt=joni%2bjeans&storeId=12556&productId=17457667&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057">Joni </a> | Lip colour- “<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl">Diva</a>” </div>
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