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  • “I’ll Just Do It Tomorrow” How You’re Holding Yourself Back | A Pep Talk

    Procrastination. We’ve all fallen victim to it haven’t we? Whether you need to get on with an essay, some revision or even your own personal projects it can be really difficult to get started. I know your struggle! Whenever I go to sit at my desk to get on with some work – either professionally Read more

  • Six Badass Babes You Need Advice From | What I’m Reading Wednesday

    For a period of time all I read were self – help books. I can’t remember what one got me started, but I was hooked within no time. I really enjoy getting advice from others and a particular favourite mentor is a woman who is slightly older than me. Books can be an amazing way Read more

  • Recovery and My Life Now | How Quitting My Job Saved My Mental Health #2

    This is the second part of this mini-series. To see part one, the backstory, click here. As I am writing this I am still unemployed. I have been out of work now for just over a month and this time has certainly had it’s ups and its downs. I wasn’t sure if I’d even get 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

  • Never Been Heartbroken…? | Love + Life Lessons

    What a statement, eh?! Imagine never feeling heartbroken. I don’t think there’s a person alive right now who hasn’t felt this feeling at least once. My first true heartbreak was probably when the pop-sensation band Steps split up in the early noughties, and this pain continued as every band I loved through my childhood took 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

  • The Vital Self – Care You Might Forget

    When scrolling through social media, you might be under the impression that #selfcare is all about expensive bath products, face masks and a bit of relaxation. Something kind of superficial that you do for yourself when you’re having a tough day. And although these are wonderful acts of kindness that you should definitely treat yourself 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

  • Why You Should Mix Up Your Mentors | Successful Self – Care

    In this age of social media and constant connection 24/7, it’s not difficult to find a mentor for yourself. mentor (noun) an experienced or trusted adviser Regardless of what field you’re interested in, or what particular element of life you’re struggling with right now, chances are there’s someone out there that you can look up to. Read more

  • So You Haven’t Had The Best Start | New Year Pep Talk

    We’re over a week into 2018 already and from what I’ve seen across my social media, it’s been a bit of strange one for people. Some people out there are proper getting into their new years resolutions; they are making wonderfully positive changes to their lives and are totally smashing it. On the flip side Read more

  • Remembering Loved Ones At Christmas | Festive Thoughts #6

    Now I get that Christmas is meant to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ and I don’t want to take that away from anyone. But I do, and have been trying throughout this little series, want to highlight that it’s not like that for everyone. A big thing about Christmas and this time Read more

  • Small Things To Do For Yourself This Christmas | Festive Thoughts #5

    I know it’s so cliche, but allow me this one – can you believe that Christmas is basically here now? I certainly can’t! Where is this month (read: year) going man. Anyway, I was so pleasantly surprised with the response to my ‘pep talk’ post. It seems like so many of us are going through Read more

  • Last Minute Christmas Gifts: A Gift Guide Inspo | Festive Thoughts #4

    Buying Christmas presents, in my opinion, can either be a wonderful experience or the worst thing ever. There’s no in between. With the pressure of making sure the people actually like it, some money issues and the deadline, Christmas shopping can be a nightmare sometimes. If this is how you’re feeling right now and you’re really Read more

  • Here’s Why Christmas Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect| Festive Thoughts #3

    As I’ve gotten older I’ve experienced more of a pressure, more stress, around this time of year. It actually really upsets me, because Christmas is my favourite holiday. But for the past few years or so I haven’t been able to fully enjoy it, as I am being bogged down with various pressures – all Read more

  • Five Things EVERYBODY Can Enjoy This Christmas | Festive Thoughts #2

    This time of year can definitely be a hit or miss for some people. Although it can be easy to imagine that everyone in the world celebrates and loves Christmas, it’s just not true. For some people it’s a religious thing, as I think we seem to forget that Christmas is a relgious holiday and not Read more