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Elaine (Love & Life)

@mscyprah.bsky.social
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Life Coach/Speaker/Consultant. Author: The Power of Confidence to Achieve Your Dreams (+books on Wellbeing, Relationships, Career & Inclusion). Special insights into challenging life issues, with hope and inspiration. OU alumna and Cambridge postgrad 😎

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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 7h
"We create our own reality, so we have much more #power than we think." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #wellbeing #romancelandia #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #LoveAdvice #SelfLove #dating #MindsetMatters #Blog #success #digitalart #happiness #rightpartner vocal.media/humans/3-ess...
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3 Essentials for Choosing the Right Partner
If you have not had much luck yet finding love
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 7h
"Boys, meanwhile, are more often steered toward managing emotions by suppressing them." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #socialnetwork #bluesky #Lifestyle #Blog #MentalHealth #emotionalintelligence theconversation.com/women-are-mo...
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Women are more emotionally intelligent than men, and that’s a problem – landmark study
New research - it’s one of the largest studies of emotional intelligence to date
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
What are your daily thoughts like? Happy, indifferent or gloomy? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #Confidence #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #MindsetMatters #YouAreEnough #Blog #Mood #wealth #success #selfesteem #digitalart #happiness SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Do you feel you have to pretend or perform in the company of others? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfLove #Blog #MentalHealth #success #selfesteem #power #digitalart #happiness #authenticity vocal.media/psyche/why-i...
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Why It Matters To Be Your True Self
The value and rewards of authenticity
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Feeling anxious about your date/partner flirting with others? Tips to deal with that. #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #wellbeing #video #romancelandia #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #DatingAdvice #LoveAdvice #SelfLove #Blog #MentalHealth #flirting SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I haven't posted for a while as I've been busy getting married! Nice to be back again. :) #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #romancelandia #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #Communication #Couples #Blog #digitalart #happiness #marriage vocal.media/marriage/the...
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The Wedding Speech
A quick glimpse into an interesting love affair
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"According to a lifestyle survey a couple years ago, the age group that feared ageing the most were the 24 year olds!" #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfLove #MindsetMatters #digitalart #ageing #fear #skin vocal.media/longevity/ca...
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Can You Prevent Your Skin From Ageing?
When you're worried about the ageing process
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is so true. Too often we take the kindness of others for granted. #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #quote #Blog #digitalart #thanks #gratitude #johnfkennedy SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Some people can't say 'NO' to others because of their desire to please and fear of rejection. But is that good? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #socialnetwork #Communication #SelfLove #SelfCare #digitalart #sayingno vocal.media/psyche/havin...
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Having Difficulty Saying 'NO'?
It's as important as saying 'Yes'
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Wellness is not sporadic moments of pleasure, but an enduring state of comfort and ease within ourselves. #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #video #artist #loveandlife #SelfLove #Lifestyle #Blog #MentalHealth #power #digitalart #happiness #wellness SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
How do you actually live each day? Taking it for granted, or making the most of it? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #MindsetMatters #Lifestyle #Blog #Nature #digitalart #happiness #nepal #floods SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Most experts agree that #humour is beneficial to our relationships. But the kind of humour matters too." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Blog #relationship #MentalHealth #digitalart #happiness #laughing www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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When it's good (and when it's bad) for you to laugh at yourself
Researchers are finally beginning to understand the real impacts of poking fun at ourselves – and how to avoid the pitfalls.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"Reach out to others whenever you can. Social interaction reinforces and affirms us." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #socialnetwork #bluesky #SelfCare #Lifestyle #Health #Fitness #MentalHealth #digitalart #happiness vocal.media/longevity/10...
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10 Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
How many are in your daily routine?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"...while failure is an event that fades as new choices are made, the regret of inaction is forever." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #poetry #artist #loveandlife #challenge #bluesky #MindsetMatters #success #power #digitalart #failure #motivation vocal.media/motivation/f...
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Failing or Never Trying - Which Seems Worse?
Fear can be very powerful in our choices
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Which languages dominate the world, and which one is your first language? Mine is English. #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #video #poetry #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Blog #digitalart #language #english #mandarin SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Do you find it hard to forgive and spend a lot of time being unhappy while thinking about past hurt? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #SelfCare #Blog #Mood #MentalHealth #digitalart #anger #poison #buddha SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"The emphasis is on love, consistency and regularity, surprise and personal value." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #romancelandia #loveandlife #Relationships #Communication #Couples #LoveAdvice #MentalHealth #digitalart #happiness vocal.media/humans/why-l...
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Why Long Relationships Go Stale - And 7 Ways To Reverse It
Is the sparkle gone from your relationship?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
".. #health, wellbeing, social relationships and lifestyle habits aren’t really something we complete. They’re continuing and fluctuating processes." #art #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Lifestyle #Fitness #success #maxxing theconversation.com/our-obsessio...
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Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ every aspect of our lives could actually be stressing us out
Maybe it’s time we all started ‘moderation-maxxing’.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Books offer opportunities to escape to unknown places, sharing unknown cultures, and experiencing new sensations. #writingcommunity #booksky #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Blog #MentalHealth #digitalart #happiness #reading #smarter vocal.media/bookclub/doe...
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Does Reading Actually Make You Smarter?
How helpful is reading on its own?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Feeling frustrated at the lack of progress getting your partner to commit? #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #video #artist #romancelandia #loveandlife #Relationships #Communication #LoveAdvice #SelfLove #digitalart #marriage #commitment SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
How much do you love and appreciate yourself? It all starts from you! #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfLove #quote #MindsetMatters #Blog #MentalHealth #power #digitalart SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"One of the biggest factors in how we view ageing is whether we have good health, financial stability, and independence." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #artist #loveandlife #challenge #bluesky #MindsetMatters #Lifestyle #digitalart #ageing vocal.media/psyche/if-yo...
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If You Could Choose Your Age...
What's your perspective on the different stages of life?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
"2. Primetime:...a fact-based drama about a controversial reality television show, To Catch a Predator." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Blog #digitalart #Filmsky #drama www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
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Heart of the Beast to Practical Magic 2: 10 of the best films to watch this September
From a Brad Pitt survival adventure with a canine co-star, to witchy sequel Practical Magic 2, starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, here are the films to watch this month.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
How self-assured are you? Do you really believe in yourself? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #video #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #poetry #BelieveInYou #Blog #MentalHealth #selfesteem #power #digitalart #assurance SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"Fear plays a massive part in the life of anyone who is low in esteem - a fear of never being good or worthy enough." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #Relationships #SelfLove #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #partner vocal.media/psyche/how-d...
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How Do You Help a Partner With Low Self-Esteem?
When you're not sure how to give emotional support to a loved one
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Do you tend to keep comparing yourself to others? You are unique. You can't be like anyone else! #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #SelfLove #quote #YouAreEnough #Blog #MentalHealth #digitalart #comparison #creativity SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"When people feel safe and connected, they are also more willing to take risks, ask questions, and be creative..." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #socialnetwork #Relationships #MentalHealth #digitalart #belonging #creative vocal.media/humans/why-b...
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Why Belonging Is the Root of Success and Wellbeing
The key role belonging plays in our existence
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Having trouble letting go off an ex? This video could be useful. #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #video #artist #loveandlife #Relationships #DatingAdvice #SelfLove #YouAreEnough #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #breakup #movingon SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"In one clinic-based study, people with migraine frequently named perfume as an odour they believed had triggered attacks." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfCare #Blog #Health #digitalart #perfume #scents theconversation.com/is-spraying-...
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Is spraying perfume on your neck bad for your health?
A viral post by a cancer specialist concedes there is no evidence of thyroid harm, while invoking hormone disruption and lifelong exposure. What does research show?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Your value is intrinsic within you. It cannot be earned or lost based on a date, a comment, or a number on a scale." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfLove #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #fear vocal.media/motivation/w...
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Why Have I Lost All My Confidence?
The power of confidence to determine our life quality
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Do you tend to be a 'moody' person? Does it match your aspirations? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #SelfCare #Blog #Mood #MentalHealth #success #digitalart #happiness #decisions #consequences SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Some of these buildings are simply amazing! There is a certain serenity to the London one. #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #poetry #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Blog #TravelSky #digitalart #colourful #buildings #culture www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
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Eight of the world's most colourful buildings
Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What lies at the heart of #RESPECT? How do we know when we're respected? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #video #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #socialnetwork #bluesky #Relationships #Blog #power #digitalart #sensitivity SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"If you think you are not smart enough, you need to find out what you are basing that assumption on." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #BelieveInYou #MindsetMatters #Blog #selfesteem #digitalart #notsmart vocal.media/motivation/o...
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Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Smart Enough
How to beat impostor syndrome when you feel unworthy
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Which one do you feel the most today: a fear of something bad, or the hope of something good to come? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #hope #MindsetMatters #Blog #success #power #digitalart #fear SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
"When I'm on my computer writing another article, I get so engrossed because I’m enjoying myself so much..." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #wellbeing #poetry #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #music #Blog #success #digitalart #job #passion #creator vocal.media/journal/3-st...
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3 Steps to Creating the Job That Suits Your Passion
How to work to your purpose and add meaning to your career
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If you tend to feel tongue-tied regularly, the reasons in this video might help. #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #video #loveandlife #socialnetwork #challenge #bluesky #MindsetMatters #Blog #selfesteem #digitalart #shyness #tonguetied SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"We are naturally drawn towards people with whom we feel accepted, valued and at ease." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #loveandlife #socialnetwork #bluesky #Relationships #Communication #MentalHealth #digitalart #happiness #friendship theconversation.com/you-have-mor...
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You have more ways to connect than ever, but deep friendship feels hard to find – here’s how to build better connections
Despite being more connected than any previous generation, many young people report struggling to build friendships that provide a genuine sense of closeness.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's tempting to hope that a 'No' will turn into 'Yes', but does is that wise? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #wellbeing #romancelandia #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #DatingAdvice #Couples #SelfLove #Blog #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #lover vocal.media/humans/the-t...
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The True Cost of Waiting for an Unsure Partner
Are you waiting on someone who is uncertain about a relationship with you?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
If we don't love ourselves, we cannot expect others to love us either! #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfLove #quote #SelfCare #Blog #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #happiness SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Set #goals that will meet YOUR expectations, not someone else’s." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #poetry #artist #loveandlife #challenge #bluesky #BelieveInYou #MindsetMatters #Blog #success #power #digitalart #habits vocal.media/motivation/g...
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Getting What You Want: 3 Habits of Influential People
When you are hesitant to fulfil your ambitions
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Women aren't travelling less because they're less adventurous than men...They face a different #risk environment." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfCare #Blog #TravelSky #MentalHealth #digitalart #women #safety www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
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The invisible price of travelling safely as a woman
Women-only rooms are in high demand – and sometimes cost more. What does that tell us about the price of feeling safe?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It is tempting to blame others for what happens to us. But how much are we allowing it to happen? #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #challenge #bluesky #quote #MindsetMatters #Blog #digitalart #blame #victimhood SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Feeling lazy recently? Like you can't really be bothered? There is a hidden reason for that. #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #video #artist #loveandlife #challenge #bluesky #Blog #MentalHealth #selfesteem #digitalart #energy SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"We become focused on potential failure, which can lead to overthinking, second-guessing, and defensive inaction." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #poetry #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #SelfCare #Blog #Mood #MentalHealth #digitalart #failure vocal.media/psyche/how-m...
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How Mood Impacts Your Day and Achievements
Managing your moods for the best results
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"While #grief doesn’t give people superpowers in the literal sense, it can be transformational." #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #Blog #MentalHealth #digitalart #spiderman #Filmsky #marvel #loss theconversation.com/what-spider-...
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What Spider-Man: Brand New Day can teach us about loss and grief
Peter Parker has lost all of his support network in this new film – but navigating his grief proves transformative.
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"...an over-reliance on "taking it slow" actually shifts your focus from experiencing the person to evaluating them.." #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #romancelandia #loveandlife #Relationships #DatingAdvice #SelfLove #Blog #happiness vocal.media/humans/why-t...
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Why 'Taking It Slow' Might Be Sabotaging Your Dating Life
Do you tend to hold back with new relationships?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
We all have habits as shortcuts to actions. But are yours helping or hindering you? #art #writingcommunity #booksky #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #poetry #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #quote #MindsetMatters #Lifestyle #success #digitalart #happiness SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
That's perfectly normal. The important thing is why, and how, you think of them! #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #wellbeing #artist #romancelandia #loveandlife #bluesky #Relationships #MindsetMatters #Blog #Mood #selfesteem #digitalart #pastlove #ex vocal.media/humans/i-kee...
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I Keep Thinking of My First Love and What Might Have Been
Is that normal?
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Elaine (Love & Life) @mscyprah.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Once you know yourself, and what matters to you, no one else can speak fr you. #art #writingcommunity #gamedev #Gaming #authors #Confidence #video #artist #loveandlife #bluesky #MentalHealth #selfesteem #power #digitalart #happiness #knowingyourself SUBSCRIBE: vocal.media/authors/elai...
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