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Self-Reflection

  • How Well Did I Do? | 3 Challenges I’m Setting Myself In 2019 UPDATE

    It’s that time of year again where I like to take my overthinking and analysing a step further by reflecting on the past 12 months. If you happened to be around this time last year, then you will see that not much has changed when it comes to this part of my personality. This time Read more

  • Frightened To Unfollow?| Let’s Chat About Social Media Loyalty

    I have been spending a bit of time away from social media over the past month or so. Normally, I waste far too much time scrolling through Instagram or Twitter and I just decided to stop it for a while. I don’t have the apps on my phone anymore and I haven’t really missed it Read more

  • Changes I’m Trying To Make – Day One | BECOMING BETTER

    Even though I love nothing more than learning from other people’s progress, I’m getting tired of only ever seeing the results. Sure, it’s great to see progress and hear people’s advice but it’s always coming from the easy bit – the bit after all of the hard work has happened. Seeing this constantly on social Read more

  • What I Learnt Writing Every Day – May, Myself & I Wrap-Up

    If you managed to spend some time with me this past month, then you’ll know that I was taking part in a writing challenge called My, Myself And I. Here is my first post about the whole thing in case you have no idea what I’m talking about. This was the first writing challenge I Read more

  • When You Don’t Have Anything To Say

    It has been a very long time since I’ve written anything for this blog. I’m kind of going through a thing in my life where writing isn’t what I do in my spare time anymore – it’s my job. Trying to find the balance between your work and your hobbies is something that I never Read more

  • Quotes For Thoughts | Remember When You Wanted What You Currently Have

    Long time no blogging, friends! I hope you have had a gentle, safe start to 2019 and are quietly working on what you want to achieve. I’ve been a bit quiet on the blogging front simply because I have been busy working, and this has made me reconsider my commitments. I’m hoping that content will Read more

  • 3 Challenges I’m Setting Myself In 2019 | BECOMING BETTER

    Christmas hasn’t even arrived, yet feels as though everyone is already preparing for the new year. If you’re like me – nerdy, an organisation fanatic and (alright I’ll admit it) a bit of a perfectionist – then this time of year can be so much fun. There’s nothing better than a fresh start and the Read more

  • Is Instagram A Creative Outlet?

    I’ve mentioned it before, but I love Instagram. I’ve been posting so much on it lately and, although I do think I need to take a break from it every now and again, I really enjoy it! In fact I use it so much, I kind of consider it a hobby for me now. I’ve Read more

  • Small Sustainable Changes I’m Trying To Make | BECOMING BETTER

    The subject of going green and protecting our planet is one that only seems to become more and more relevant as time goes on. I, for one, have a lot of guilt about the impact I have on the environment and I’ve been trying to make some changes to not only help me feel better, Read more

  • How Quitting My Job Saved My Mental Health #1| The Back Story

    I’ve been trying to write this post for weeks now. It was something I thought about even before I handed my notice in, but the words have just failed me. As I explained in one of my latest posts (read here) I recently quit my part – time, customer service job due to mental health Read more

  • Who’s To Say You’re Boring? | A Talk About Habits, Self – Esteem and the Wonders of Social Media

    I have always considered myself to be boring. For the majority of my life, I have been a (fairly) quiet, studious person who likes my own company. I enjoy reading, as you know, and staying indoors – like any stereotypical introvert would be proud to share. As I explained in a recent post, where I Read more

  • My Social Media Is A Lie and I’m Proud of It

    This title is a little dramatic, but this is something I’ve been thinking about for a while now. It’s recently come to a head with my sudden burst of love and motivation for Instagram (follow me here). Everything I post on social media is a lie – of sorts. Scrolling through my feed, these bright Read more

  • An Open Apology To Taylor Swift (and all the other women I’ve shamed) | BECOMING BETTER

    As I’m getting older I am starting to learn more about the kind of person I want to be and I’m learning how to get rid of negative attitudes I simply just don’t need anymore. For such a long time now being a feminist has been a huge part of my identity. But despite everything I Read more

  • Life After University | A YEAR On From Graduation, Here’s Where I’m At RN

    I can’t believe I’m about to write this, but it has been a year since I graduated university. One year since I was finally free from a degree that I had worked my arse off for three years. If you’re currently in the midst of your studies, I’m sure that you’ve dreamed about the situation Read more

  • Twenty Two Lessons In 22 Years | Birthday Reflections

    It’s my birthday tomorrow, so how else would a wannabe blogger celebrate than writing a cliche post? I actually love these kind of posts – I wrote one for my birthday last year and found it to be a great experience. I love this positive yet reflective state I get in around this time of Read more

  • An Open Letter To Ex Friends | Self Growth

    First of all let me say, that if we split in a bad way then I’m no longer mad. I understand that at the time neither of us were in a position where our actions were as mature or as thought out as they could have been. And for that I do have some regret. Read more