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Real talk about reducing stress, living productive and happy lives, while protecting our mental health. No fancy editing or scripting, just honest conversation for a better life. Dr Afiniki Akanet is the author of Life Without Coffee (Choosing Happiness Over Stress), Money & Mental Wellbeing, Fortitude and other inspirational books. Afiniki is also a practicing UK doctor (GP/family doctor) and the founder of Forte, Charity for Inspiration. Join the AHOS forum conversations and get in touch v ...
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When I look back at the kinds of jobs I have done in my life, it reminds me that there is something to learn from every season in life. I would rather be doing a 'menial job' than remain idle because of pride. Work is not just about the money. As they say - there is dignity in labour. When we are faithful in the little we have, we can be trusted wi…
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This is one I needed to hear again, because lovely sunshine, heat and summer weather can make it more difficult to push ourselves to achieve our goals, especially when it seems as if everyone else is sitting in their gardens doing nothing or going on holiday. There is time for everything. We must make time for our own rest and relaxation, but we ca…
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Would you rather be broke and look rich, or be rich and look broke? Listen and share your thoughts on this one I wanted to share again to remind us to stop keeping up appearances, and choose humility and wisdom, as a way of choosing happiness over stress longterm.By Dr Afiniki Akanet
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I thought I would share this one again to motivate us all as we reach the second half of 2024. Do you also feel like time is flying by? Are you on track to achieve your goals for this year? Please listen and share your 'tried and tested' time management tips via Afiniki.co.ukBy Dr Afiniki Akanet
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I recently had a conversation with my ten-year-old daughter about flowers, which inspired this episode. Please let me know via Afiniki.co.uk if you are on my side or her side when it comes to receiving flowers. Have a great week!By Dr Afiniki Akanet
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This episode is an interesting one with a 'very virtual' interview with Dr Seema Pattni, a GP turned careers coach for female doctors - drseemapattni.com Listen to find out more about what happiness means to her, and how aligning our values to our work can help us choose happiness over stress.By Dr Afiniki Akanet
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Did you know that you can feel both happiness and stress at the same time? This podcast is about mixed emotions, and how we can understand and use our emotions even when there is a lot going on. Please feel free to email me with your comments via Afiniki.co.ukBy Dr Afiniki Akanet
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It is already coming to the end of the first half of 2024. Many of us started the year with goals and plans. How is it going so far? They say nothing good comes easy. We may have had some 'lucky breaks' over the years, but most other things we want will require us to put in some work, patience and diligence. It is normal to feel tired and frustrate…
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My daughter is now ten years old, but we recorded this together when she was eight. I wanted to share it again as we have recently celebrated Fathers' Day in the UK. There is so much that children learn from watching us, not just from what we say. I hope that you find her words as inspiring, as I did, and keep choosing happiness over stress.…
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Some of you might know that I turned 40 last month (May 2024) and released a book called 'Power and Praise' on my birthday to mark it. I hope you all get a chance to read my reflections in what has been my most personal book yet. My lovely daughter also turned ten in the same month, and I feel so blessed to have wonderful children who make me happy…
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I recently shared an interview about why I chose to become a GP, which was recorded with Daniela C Barragan for her YouTube channel for medical students, and it motivated me to keep going. It is sometimes good to take our minds to the very beginning to find strength to keep going. Career, marriage, parenting and life in general can be a long journe…
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