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How To Build Self-Discipline: The Rule No One Talks About

Do you often wonder how other people do it? How do they build self-discipline?  How do they commit to working out every morning? How do they read so many books? How do they make their dreams a reality? Meanwhile, you are stuck in a rut — unmotivated, procrastinating, and hating on yourself for doing exactly […]

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51 Cute Must-Have Laptop Accessories For Women

There is nothing I love more than scrolling through aesthetic finds. Whether it is home decor, tech finds, or laptop accessories, I will dive down the rabbit hole, known as doom scrolling. So, today I want to share my aesthetic laptop accessories finds, because practicality doesn’t have to be bland. This post might contain affiliate

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Essential Blogging Tools You Actually Need to Start a Blog

I have accumulated my fair share of blogging tools over the past few years, and today I want to share my top must-have blogging essentials to start a blog. Starting a blog is an overwhelming yet exciting experience. When I started Coffee with Steph, I had no clue what to do. I had no experience

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What to Pack for a Safari in South Africa (From a Local)

First safari? First of all, welcome! Secondly, let’s make sure you get the best experience, which starts with what to pack for a safari. Hi, I’m Steph, a South African who has been going on safaris for almost 3 decades. So, I’d say I’ve got the packing list down! Today, we’ll cover your safari travel

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Bad Bishop by LJ Shen | A Book Review – Is It Actually Good?

I suffered a severe case of fomo when this book was all over my fyp, so, naturally, I gave in and read it. Warning: my opinion differs from the consensus, so to speak. That being said, everyone is free to have their own thoughts about books, and it is a very subjective hobby. So here’s my

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List Of Microtropes That Get Me Every Time

As some of you may know, I’m on a journey to write my first-ever novel, which had me thinking about microtropes to incorporate. We are not talking tropes such as enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine, or a slow-burning romance. Nope, we are getting very specific with this list of microtropes that get me every time. A trope is

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Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams | A Book Review

I am a vibe reader first and a critical reader second, and this book passed the vibe check! If you are into small-town romcoms, tattooed bodyguards, and dating lessons turned real, you need to run and pick up Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams. This is the first book I read by this author, and

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28 Slow Living Hobby Ideas That Give Feminine Energy

Whenever I think about ‘slow living’, I immediately get granny cottagecore vibes. These activities slow your mind and relieve stress. They are screen-free, analogue, and channel your inner feminine energy. Without further ado, let’s dive into the list of slow living hobby ideas. This post might contain affiliate links i.e. I will get a small

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