Empathy is the ability to be ‘in’ a feeling with someone. But does that mean we have to have had the same or similar personal experience? When personal experience is lacking, are we still able to be empathetic? And if we’re not, what does that mean for the crucial emotional support that happens when we […]

As a kid, the world felt like a lonely place. Experiencing depression only amplified this fact. As I disappeared inside myself and withdrew from everything and everyone. I found solace in music. It felt like a song quite literally spoke to me. The lyrics made me feel like I wasn’t the only one. It let […]

Learning how to meal prep has been a life saver for me. Meal prepping takes the pressure off on the days I’m too stressed to or don’t have time to cook. Likewise, it ensures that I eat on the days that I need to look after my mental health. But usually don’t have the energy […]

Don’t worry, be happy; they say. But easier said than done. We all have times in our lives when we struggle to find or feel joy. Maybe we’re simply too busy. Running around ticking items off our to-do list. Before we realised that we’re doing all these things to find joy. But we’re too busy […]

We’ve probably all had them at some point in our lives. They can creep in when we least expect it. And they can be absent when we expect them most. Usually our negative thoughts will turn up like an unwanted guest when our mood takes a dip. For myself, when I experience seriously low mood […]

This post on posters and mental health contains gifted items! To grab your own unique set of posters and create your gallery wall use the code MYMUSINGS55 for a 55% discount on all posters (except Selection Posters and frames) until 29th November! All posters can be found here. Some of you may have seen my previous […]

I’ve been stuck in the gap between what I’d like to be doing and what may actually be good for me for a long time. The best example of this I can think of, or perhaps the one that happens most frequently to me, is the following. Usually in the evening, often after a long […]

Having a baby somewhat throws a spanner in the works. However prepared you are. Even if you know everything. Or have a huge amount of experience. A new life complicates things. Primarily the ability to look after oneself adequately. I was aware that my daughter would change my life. And that my life would have […]

The benefits of gratitude for our wellbeing are being talked about more and more. It’s recommended to practise daily as part of your everyday routine. And is frequently mentioned in information about self-care. When I first heard about gratitude I admit, I was sceptical. But as someone who cares about their mental health I was […]

Sleep can be an elusive beast at the best of times. And yet, it’s a problem that many of us have. The quality or quantity (or both) can be the issue at play. And the reasons why we aren’t getting enough or sleeping well will be incredibly individualized. The good news is there are a […]