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…
Calming an anxious mind doesn’t mean having to keep still- 4 ways to keep your anxious mind on-the-go
When we think of practising mindfulness, we’d be forgiven to picture an image of someone quietly sitting crossed legged on…
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…
The Silver Platter
I’m frustrated. I’m frustrated by the people who get it all handed to them. Handed to them on a shiny…
Why I regret not having regrets.
Don’t give up on yourself. I mean you. Not you’re fucking kids, your partner, your job, your friends. I mean…
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…
Mindfulness exercises for alleviating financial anxiety
If you ever find yourself feeling stressed and anxious when you think about your finances, it’s really important (as with…
