Susie Kearley
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Cutting Out Junk Food Eliminated My Asthma
Vic Kearley spent his childhood ill. He was frequently hospitalised with asthma, and had to take a lot of time off school with respiratory problems. Asthma continued to plague his life until his wife (that’s me) decided to go on a health kick and took him along for the journey. This is Vic’s story in his own words…
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Longevity
Seven Qualities of Successful Writers
Writing is easy, but doing it well, and being a commercial success as a writer is a completely different ball game. Here are some of the qualities that I believe are helpful, if you want to be a successful writer in the modern world.
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Journal
Look On The Bright Side To Banish The Blues
Mental health is a huge issue at the moment. The Covid-19 pandemic made us all feel the mental health crisis more acutely, as many people struggle with issues around loneliness, isolation, money problems, and lack of purpose.
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Psyche
How Dare You Say That!
For the past decade, I’ve lived in a protected part of the publishing world, where I’ve been writing articles for magazines and never received an opinion from a reader, except from one old boy from Suffolk who loves my work. He emails me occasionally to tell me about his writing.
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Confessions
- Top Story - March 2022
My First & Last Rock Weekend: How A Writing Assignment Led To Ear DamageTop Story - March 2022
In 2014, I was covering a music weekend for a magazine article. The editor said I should get great photos - the whole commission depended on that. I thought foam ear plugs would be sufficient to protect my ears and I went down the front to get the best shots.
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Beat
- Top Story - October 2021
Don’t be Offended — Why You Should ChillTop Story - October 2021
People are always so ready to be offended. Today someone on twitter said she was inexplicably blocked by an acquaintance. I replied, “Well that’s odd. I’ve never spotted you being the least bit controversial, political, or anything that might rub anyone up the wrong way.”
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Longevity
Don’t Let The Negative Ninnies Get You Down
I’m the worst person for dwelling on negative comments, despite trying hard to have a positive outlook on life. I think it’s part of our evolution. I once read that negative experiences have a greater impact on us emotionally, so we remember to avoid them in future. It’s part of the evolutionary survival mechanism that made us a successful species.
By Susie Kearley2 years ago in Motivation