I’ve spent a long time learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and I’ve learnt that a lot of managing the two comes down to my routine, and my habits. I spent ages thinking some self care once a week would eventually ‘cure’ me, but it takes little things everyday for to stay at a … More The Habits that Make me Happy!
You may have noticed I didn’t post a ‘things I’m grateful for’ post last month, like I have been doing regularly, and I wanted to address why i haven’t done that. There’s a few different reasons, and I think it’s important to talk about! The first, and I think most important thing, is that I’m … More I’m Not Grateful.
I love having alone time. Of course I love spending time with Rich, or my family, but alone time is something that I really need, to not feel burnt out or overwhelmed. A lot of people I speak to have said they really need some alone time, especially now so many of us are stuck … More What to do When You’re Alone!
We’re in a very tense time, there’s a lot going on that’s worrying, and scary, and generally not good. For me, that’s meant my anxiety has sky rocketed. Between normal life stuff, and keeping up with the news, my anxiety has been way higher than usual. That means I’ve had to pull out some extra … More Anxiety Coping Mechanisms!
It’s been a long while since I’ve done one of these updates and I really want to talk about mental health on here more often, so what a better way to talk than tell you where my head is! The main reason I haven’t done a mental health update in a while is largely because … More A Mental Health Update!
As someone who has been ‘plus sized’ my whole life, becoming more body positive has been quite the journey for me, and I’m definitely still not at the place I’d like to be but I’ve come pretty damn far. I’ve come far enough that I feel like I can share some ‘tips and tricks’ with … More How To Be More Body Positive
Since going vegan at the start of the month, I’ve been on a little bit of a health kick and really enjoying it. So, I wanted to share some of the small ways I’m trying to create and transition into a healthier lifestyle without actually feeling like I’m completely altering my entire life. Let’s stop … More 4 Little Ways to Improve Your Health!
When you work from home like me it can get a bit lonely sometimes. Many people choose to get a pet to keep them company. Dogs are a perfect companion because they always love to be with people and will come and lie at your feet whilst you are working on your laptop. I have … More Could Getting A Dog Improve Your Health?
The world of modern medicine is often a confusing and bewildering one. There are loads of examples of the same medicines. And, most of the options out there have long and complicated names. Unfortunately, this leads a lot of people to simply trust the pills and liquids they have to take. And, this can cause … More Is That Normal?! Understanding The Meds You Shred
I always find that walking is one of those things that just makes you feel a lot better when you’re in a bad situation. It’s a really good way of blowing off some steam and releasing a lot of bottled up stress and emotions. Walking isn’t going to solve all of your problems, but I … More Planning The Perfect Walk To Release Some Stress!
