Most of us are pretty familiar with the common hangover effects after a night out- the splitting headache, a mouth…
21 motivating quotes to ignite self-development
Who doesn’t love a good quote? It’s safe to say that we could all do with a little wisdom in…
Imposter syndrome- what is it and how to control it before it controls you
Have you ever been in a room full of people and wondered how the hell did I end up here?…
Feeling Funky? 48 of THE best upbeat songs to instantly get you out your funk
Music. Quite possibly the most almighty of arts. It has that je ne sais quoi. A mojo so powerful it…
Is your friend a fountain or a drain? The differences between good and bad friends
Friendship never ends, apparently, well according to the Spice Girls and their song ‘Wannabe’ back in ‘96, it doesn’t. Then…
Is social media junk food for your mind? Symptoms of a bad brain diet explained
What does your brain diet look like? No, this isn’t one of those trendy fad diets I’m talking about here.…
44 positive & motivating phrases to say to your child
Remember the old saying, sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me? Well, that was…
Post lockdown: Why anxiety about returning back to normal is normal
With lockdown slowly but surely easing, allowing more opportunities to meet up with those we haven’t seen in quite some…
Six spiritualistic things we will miss the most post-lockdown
When asked what we will miss about lockdown, most of us would be forgiven for saying not having to get…
In a nutshell: why apologising makes you strong
It’s ok to apologise. It doesn’t make you weak, it makes you strong. It makes you strong because you have…
22 things we easily forget to be grateful for
We’re all guilty of it. Guilty of not being grateful for the small things in life. The small things that…
Anxiety, it’s all the rage
For the longest time I always thought that it was just me who got anxious. I thought I was weird…
5 daily journaling prompts to motivate self-awareness and gratitude
Right now, you’re probably feeling a little like a lot of us. Like you’re living groundhog day, same old stuff,…
Is your bad habit negative thinking? How to stop negative thinking with this simple writing exercise
Let’s face it, we all have bad habits, for some it might be smoking or eating too many of the…
What is financial anxiety? Simple trade-offs for eliminating your anxiety around finances
Anxiety. We’ve all likely experienced feeling anxious at some point in our lives, after all it’s our body’s natural response…
6 Powerful Steps To Process Your Emotions Through Therapy-Writing
Therapy. It doesn’t come cheap. And even if it did, if you’re a bit of an introvert like myself then…
The Stray cat
I’m going to describe my writing like a stray cat. It comes and goes whenever it pleases, no matter how…
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
Someone once told me I was elusive. This wasn’t a direct compliment of sorts but rather an observation of my…
Why listening is more & talking is less
I’ve made a promise to myself. I’ve promised to talk less and listen more. You see, communicating isn’t just about…
Yes, we live in a tick box society but you can choose to be part of it or not
A box. A square. Four equal sides, four equal angles. It’s pretty basic as far as shapes go, right? But…
Resourcefulness
What are you thankful for? For me, I’d have to say it’s resourcefulness. The ability to find a way to…
The Jug
You are a jug. The water inside your jug represents your energy, karma, whatever you want to call it- it’s…
Covid’s making me bitter
I’m worried. Worried that I’m becoming bitter. This is something I’ve always tried to avoid. Better not bitter right? But…
January is a write off
January. It’s never been my favourite time of the year. For starters, the weather is cold, dark and grey which…
The C word
Consideration. AJ Milne once said, “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” So what is…
Bad Habits
Overwhelmed. Overwrought. Agitated. Nervous. Tense. On edge. These are just some of the words that describe how I feel when…
Tongue-tied
I hate when people ask me questions. Not because I don’t think they should but because I am so bad…
Disappointment.
Disappointment. It’s something you’re familiar dealing with when you’re a kid. Didn’t get the toy you wanted for Christmas, didn’t…
A big fat F
I’ve got commitment issues.There. I said it. I’m not talking about the sort of commitment issues you hear about in…
The art of getting by
Shit happens. So when it does don’t blame yourself, don’t ask why, just remember that sometimes stuff happens for no…
Stop, listen, align
Why is it that we spend so much time listening to others but very rarely do we listen to ourselves?…
Be kind
Be kind. Two very simple words and yet when I saw them emblazoned across my son’s school jumper last friday…
Success vs Failure
What does success look like to you? Is it owning your own home? Getting married and having babies? Landing a…
A Slingshot
It’s inevitable. You will be disappointed at some point in your life. You will fall on hard times, you will…
The Silver Lining
I’ve not written in a LONG time. A REALLY LONG time. And I have no excuses, no reasons or explanations…
The sinkhole.
Depression. It’s like the common cold. You know it’s around, it can happen when the colder weather starts so you…
Reap what you so(cial)
The proverb ‘ you reap what you sow’ is an old saying that means for every one of our actions…
Don’t ever stop picking your children up
My son is seven years old, he’s always been quite petite for his age and was so small when he…
My bamboo tree boys
In 2018, motivational speaker Les Brown told a crowd of faithful listeners that we can learn valuable life lessons from…
What is self-care?
Self-care is not about being self-centred or selfish, it’s not about being an egotistical human being nor is it about…
