This may seem a bizarre topic for a blog post. But it’s one that I sorely need to address. I’m not very good at doing nothing. Or, I am but the emotional burden that comes with it is huge. I’d happily read, browse online or watch TV for hours. But I can’t seem to balance […]
Tried and Tested Tips for Productivity
Productivity can be one of my most hard one achievements. It waxes and wanes based on my mood, the task and motivation. When it’s a task I don’t enjoy and I’m not looking forward to it. Then naturally even when I get around to it; my levels of productivity are low. Likewise, mood including high […]
My Tips for Ignoring the Number on the Scale
The number on the scale has never been my friend. It has taunted me and followed me around my whole life. Inescapable. From my teen years, where I struggled to lose weight and have no confidence. To today, where it’s not so bad but can still bring my self-esteem to it’s knees. You see, the […]
How My Daughter Taught Me Self-Love
Having a daughter has been a whirlwind. She’s turned my life upside down in the best way possible. I knew to expect a learning curve. After all, there was so much baby stuff to learn. Let alone getting to know this little human that had just entered my life. But it turns out, on this […]
How to Acknowledge the Positive When They’re Harder to See
We all wish we can feel less and think more positive at times. I know I’ve had this experience and I’ve heard people say it or tweet it. Whilst emotions are a good thing; they tell us what we need. Sometimes a downturn in mood or experiences of depression can make it that much hard […]
Why I Need Feminism for My Mental Health
It seems mad that in the 21st century I’m writing a post on feminism. I believe feminism would be good for the mental health of all. I don’t claim to know the feelings of others so this post can only be based on my own experience and impressions. Therefore, I appreciate that some of the […]
How to Accept & Manage Life as a To-Do List
Ever feel like your life is a to-do list? A never ending catalogue of tasks. An endless ream of must do’s. Life can feel like that sometimes. And, if you’re like me, your mental health falls to the bottom of the list. Along with self-care and the things you enjoy. If this sounds familiar, then […]
How to Use Solitude for Your Mental Health?
If we were playing a word connectivity game starting with the word solitude, lonely, alone or loneliness wouldn’t be far behind. And yet, solitude can be a vastly different experience to lonely or loneliness. The idea of solitude or being alone conjures images of misery. Assuming that if one is alone, it is not by […]
My Review of Chloe Ting’s Workout
Many of you may be aware of Chloe Ting and her various workout challenges. I came across her a few weeks ago and decided to undertake her 2 week shred challenge. After completing it yesterday, I’ve decided to begin her 3 week weight loss challenge. I hope that my review will be balanced and answer […]
Challenge Self-Destructive Thoughts with These Tips!
When self-destructive thoughts they can subsume us. We can sink under the weight of them. Making it almost impossible to achieve anything. Whether we feel like a failure, like our effort was worthless, that we’ll never be good enough. Or any other thoughts that lay the blame firmly at our door. Calling out our inadequacies. […]