Stephanie Hardy – Writing from the Heart
Looking for hope, progress and ikigai in an increasingly volatile world
Category: Diversity & Inclusion
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Writing Responsibly
A year on and I’m at the halfway point for my MA. There hasn’t been a lot of time and energy for other writing, but this post is because one topic has gotten under my skin recently: the need to write responsibly. I’ve spent this summer researching for my dissertation. My topic includes how to… Read.
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Being Mindful of Others
One of my ongoing challenges is stress and anxiety. I’m not unique in that, not even close to unique. A video I watched recently captured my pre-Christmas epiphany though. A comic was doing a set about millennials and anxiety, and how they only do half the job. The joke was essentially: they self-diagnose, tell everyone… Read.
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Now vs Next Reflections
It’s been a while. Not quite 18 months. A lot has happened – a lot of things achieved, which was brilliant, but I ended up feeling a little lost as I ticked the final thing on the ambition list off. Part of the problem was not really thinking far enough ahead. Who am I now?… Read.
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The Definition of Success
It’s the end of August and a full year since I set up my blog. It’s felt like there have been a lot of topics to write about over the past month, but no time to write. It left me wondering if this is me ‘failing’ as a writer, particularly given previous posts about the… Read.
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Reflection, Diversity and Digital
“Just look at what a different place you’re in now compared to last year.” This comment last week made me pause and reflect. It came up in response to me working through some concerns right now, and it made me realise that perhaps I was missing the wood for the trees. This time last year,… Read.
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On Father’s Day
A reminder that men taking care of themselves can be the best thing they do for their family. Read.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
I spent some time over the early May Bank Holiday weekend thinking about my current well-being and how important it is to stay attuned to how changes in circumstances can impact it. It seems a fitting time to share some of those reflections ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 2021. My starting point will… Read.
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The Long Game in STEM
In the space of a few hours during the bank holiday weekend, I had a stark reminder about the urgent need to get girls into STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As it’s currently Easter break in the UK, it seems like a good time to remind everyone how much we need to make… Read.
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Monsters in the Dark
Last week a colleague directly asked me for views about the Sarah Everard case and the debate it’s sparked on women’s safety. They were trying to work out how to speak to their children about it. I gave my immediate response, but it’s been on my mind since and I compiled this blog last weekend… Read.
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Beyond the Binary
On the eve of International Women’s Day 2021, it’s encouraging to see so many events being held and stories being shared about the many paths to becoming a successful woman. The fact that the theme this year is about action – #ChooseToChallenge – also really resonates with me. I believe that action can be more… Read.
Writing from the Heart 