May 17, 2010
As a child and through my teenage years, I loved playing video games. I would go rent a game from the local video store and spend hours after school, on weekends, and during my holidays playing through games until I could beat it with my hands tied behind my back. I remember being horrified if […]
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March 14, 2010
Who are you? Really, answer the question. I’ll wait. In fact, I’ll answer it too. If someone asked me that question, for the sake of social convenience I would answer something like this: I’m Taz, a 20-something year old Brisbanite. I’m professional web designer/developer. I follow a vegan diet. I’m a former domestic violence victim turned […]
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February 6, 2010
Today I was reading the reflections of fellow personal development blogger Karen Bell when the following sentence stopped me dead in my tracks: All of a sudden I realised that one of the main reasons I’m attracted to personal development is a subconscious fear of not being “good enough” just as I am…I noticed the […]
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April 26, 2009
Ever had one of those days (or months, or years) in your life when nothing went the way you wanted and everything you touched turned to shit? Perhaps you’re going through that stage in your life right now and lack the self-confidence to change your situation. I used to suffer with low self-esteem and self-confidence […]
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April 19, 2009
Do you have a habit of dating the same men (or women) over and over again? Can’t figure out why you keep dating Mr or Miss Wrong? Your emotional scars from old relationships can mar your relationship choices and your interactions within those relationships. In this article, I am going to get you to answer […]
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Dating, domestic violence, Personal Development, Relationships by Taz
March 8, 2009
I’ve finally returned from my Vipassana meditation course, and have had a chance to settle back into normal life. It was definitely one of the hardest things I have ever done, but also one of the most beneficial. I had a few reasons for wanting to take some time out and do a meditation course. […]
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February 10, 2009
I’m going on a meditation retreat for 10 days, starting tomorrow! Stay tuned for more articles when I get back.
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February 6, 2009
Many women speak to me about finding the Perfect Man, but when I ask them what they want in a partner, or why they want a partner in the first place I’m generally met with a blank stare. How is your Perfect Man going to find you if you don’t even know what you want? […]
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February 5, 2009
Have you ever been popular and surrounded by people who enjoy your company, but still felt like something was missing? Do you enjoy the company of many acquaintances, but lack that deep connection with select few close friends to share your hopes, problems, and dreams? Last year when I wanted to make new friends I […]
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February 4, 2009
Let me tell you about a girl who went through early life as a geek, recluse, and resident ‘weirdo’. She had few friends and a bare minimum of social skills to speak of. Speaking of speaking, she didn’t do much of that either. She didn’t enjoy parties or clubbing. She didn’t like meeting or being […]
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