How I did it: Just bought some seeds, planted and watered. Then with a bit of time, and love I saw my seeds grow into seedlings, and now fully fledged pepper and tomato plants. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I found a job 300 miles away - its the only way I could trust myself to actually leave the nest. So after a million interviews and applications I had a reason to leave... Read how I did it…
How I did it: Over the course of the past year I've had more job applications and interviews than you can shake a stick at. But finally I've been offered a job - and funnily enough, it was in the interview where I made the least effort to research anything. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I stopped worrying about what other people thought of me and what I did. Stopped seeing myself as a number amongst many, but appreciated myself, my body and my mind for what they are.And I feel serene. Read how I did it…
How I did it: After running a couple of 5km's I registered in a 10km run with 8 weeks to train.I amped my training up and gradually increased my distance, although not my speed. It was remarkably easy - even for me who is not a natural runner. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I took advantage of my university course's option to do a work placement for 12 months and found myself a job in central London working for IBM.I was lucky as I started off living in my brother's spare room for 4 months, but once I was on my feet moved in with a friend I'd made at work in Camberwell. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Good luck more than good management. Stumbled into the opportunity, and managed not to make a fool of myself.Was invited to a breakfast meeting with senior ministers, and was only told at short notice where it was to be held, and only during the event itself that Gordon Brown was there.Fantastic Read how I did it…
How I did it: Joined an amateur dramatics society that my brother's partner also happened to be a member of. No auditions neccessary - went to rehearsals every friday night and some sundays over course of 3 months and just finished a week long run of a sixties musical Read how I did it…
How I did it: I didn't. Unfortunately not even I can slow the passage of time. But I intend on being 20 forever in my head. And you're only as old as you feel. Apparantly. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Just stopped eating meat. Learnt different ways to prepare food, and tried not to overuse alternatives such as Quorn. Variation is key in keeping interested. The use of fish and eggs as substitutes are underrated, as they are great fillers, healthy and cheap. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Wangled VIP tickets through contacts, allowing us to camp in the privileged VIP/Media Area. Took loads of groceries and cider and pigged out. Road trip down there rounded it off. Read how I did it…
How I did it: A lot of revision, a lot more procrastination, and a few weeks of sleepless nights. I can't lie and say I worked harder than anyone else, but I think I went about it the right way. There was a degree of balance in my life priorities. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I trained 3 or 4 times a week, building my distance up from 3/4 a mile to start with up to the whole 5km and more. Over hills, in sunshine, against wind etc etc.I was determined to run it in less than 40 minutes, as it happens I completed it in 32 minutes on a hangover. Its opened my eyes to my ability to run, and I raised £250 for a great charity. Read how I did it…
