Today the self-care industry is valued at around $11 billion, stretching to the staggering heights of $450 billion when tech is included. That’s an awful lot of money. And whilst the value of the industry, estimated to grow to $13 billion by 2026, shows our (re)newed commitment to self-care. It’s also a sign that it […]
Why Anxiety Isn’t All Bad
For those of us who have experienced anxiety disorders, this may seem like an odd topic choice. And that’s ok. Perhaps this blog post will resonate with you. Or not. It’s very much based on my own experience. And therefore is just one of many perspectives. Remembering, of course, that no two diagnoses are exactly […]
Can I Be My Own Priority?
This fairly unkind thought popped into my head this evening. I’m no-one’s priority. Not even my own. And there’s something insidious about this. I know this is a negative thought. It’s theme is one I know well from my experiences of depression. Those voices that told me that I was unwanted and unloved through so […]
What Happened When I Put Myself First?
If you’ve read some of my previous posts, then you’ll know that my ability to put myself first isn’t second nature. Perhaps ironically, putting myself second is. I don’t know when I got into this habit. Or where this behaviour started. All I know is, that I’m very good at putting other people’s needs ahead […]