Amplify NI’s Ashleigh Hunter catches up with Chara Clarke, Founder of GLOW, who recently took part in the Accelerator programme. GLOW (Giving Life Opportunities to Women) works with women and girls in Belfast to empower them with life skills to increase confidence and self-esteem. Walking into City Life Centre in Belfast, where GLOW is based, …
This blog is an interactive blog. I want you to get involved and take some action. Now, I want you to close your eyes. What are you perceiving success or failure, positive or negative? “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attraction” – Albert Einstein. Do you ever watch a movie or read …
Routines are good. They get you to where you need to get to on time eg. school run, work, exercise classes etc. Routines help the world work. But do you ever get bored and maybe want a different routine or add something new to your routine? Whether it’s a big change or a small change, …
Brave, strong, fearless, independent, assertive, leader. These words may not be the usual adjectives to describe a female, they may however be more likely used to describe a male. Pretty, attractive, mother, wife, homely. Now these words are more often associated to women. “What I have come to understand is that what defines a male …
Do you ever feel lost in a maze with your thoughts? You can’t focus on one thing? You can’t think of anything positive? That one negative thought has turned from a mole hill into a mountain and you just can’t get passed it? This Stinking Thinking pattern is not uncommon so you’re not alone. One …
I remember it clearly sometimes. The emptiness, numbness and feeling as though life was an endless cycle of sleepless nights. I remember not being able to get out of bed in the morning as if there was a large brick wall pinning me down deeper into my mattress. The revolving questions that seemed to get more …
Miles of Milestones in 2017 December 31, 2017 |Kellie Forbes The Glow team would like to take a moment to sincerely share our gratitude with all those who made lifelong impacts in over 250 women and girls in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This was only possible because of your support towards our vision and deciding to be …
One of our aims here at GLOW is to build up women and young girl’s confidence. Everyone is unique in what makes them feel confident so as you read this you will get practical ways to help improve your own confidence starting TODAY! First let me give you an analogy to think about. Most of us …
We have all probably been asked to volunteer at some point in our life. It is common to think we are only doing a service or a favor for others but for many who have volunteered, they experienced the many benefits we get in return. Now I’m not saying this is all about what can we get …
1. Stay Connected One of the biggest downfalls of summer time is not seeing everyone as you normally would because people are away on holiday. When you are home this summer avoid isolation by making plans. Some ways to stay in community with other people is to volunteer. Meeting new people and making a difference in …
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