On Friday, as I got ready to go to work full of bitter disappointment, confusion and frustration about what the UK just did to itself, a colleague of mine messaged asking if I had any books.
Category: Personal
One year sober; some advice for the early days.
In a year of pretty cool changes to my life, the fact that I hit one year alcohol free last … More
Anxiety, self-care, and how sometimes it’s just there.
I mean, what’s the point of self-care if it doesn’t work for calming the mind when you feel especially low? Turns out, for people who are suffering with severe anxiety or depression, it can sometimes make things worse.
The unexpected joy of stepping back.
It’s great to say yes to new things, to say yes to adventures, exciting experiences – but this isn’t about … More
Reminder: Take time for yourself
What do you do when you’re burning out? Whether it’s a mental health day, taking a weekend to just practise self care, or cancelling plans, don’t feel bad about needing to switch off.
Have an unproductive day!
Heyo don’t feel guilty if you’re just gonna laze around today. Sometimes you need to fully switch off and just … More
Understanding yourself; Handling negative feelings and crises in a ‘positive’ way.
In the past few years, conversations surrounding mental health have come on in leaps and bounds. From celebrities opening up … More
A little bit about guilt and self-care.
I’m not going to lie, I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life. Very rarely life-threatening, and most … More
To lose or not to lose; Managing weight without self-hate.
Let’s be real about this; when it comes to our views on weight, a lot of us are hypocrites. It’s … More
Sobriety & self-care: a necessary union.
I’m not going to lie, I’ve probably turned into a bit of a pain in the arse recently, talking about … More