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  • Geordie Wisdom For Better Communication

    traditional Geordie wisdom to get what you want Read more

  • Are You Struggling To Find Meaning Right Now? Because, Girl, Same | Asking For Advice

    Before I go into this post, I just want to preface it by saying that I’m writing this in a low mood state. Writing is cathartic and I’m hoping by the end of this post I’ll feel lighter, but just to warn you, in case you too are in a dark place right now, that Read more

  • Being Around People Makes Me Lose Myself | Lockdown Lessons

    You don’t need me to tell you how weird 2020 has been so far, surely? For those of us in the UK, it seems that some kind of normalcy is desperately trying to come back to us since shops, pubs and restaurants have reopened. While this has not gone without it’s faults, it was a Read more

  • How Are You Living Without An Open Heart?

    How are you supposed to live without an open heart? This is a question I’ve seen loads when reading self-help and exploring things more spiritual, but I never really paid it much mind. I mean, ‘open your heart’ – what does that actually mean? In case you’re interested in astrology, I’m a Pisces sun and Read more

  • Self-Acceptance Vs. Stagnancy – How To Lovingly Work On Yourself

    As you know, I’m someone who is obsessed with self-improvement – it’s the basis for this entire website after all! I’ve recently been having some revelations when it comes to my thoughts and behaviours, which has made things very interesting when it comes to the work I want to do on myself. I genuinely believe Read more

  • The Importance Of Female Friendships | A Love Letter To My Girls

    I’m in such a lucky position as I have the best women in my life right now. It seems that the past few years of my life have been dedicated to women and the amazing relationships we can have together – and I couldn’t be more grateful. Friends are important at any time, but especially Read more

  • I Broke My No Buy – But The World Is On Fire, So Does It Matter?

    I haven’t wanted to write on this blog for a long time because I’ve disappointed myself. Like many others, I went into 2020 with goals and exciting plans for the year ahead – all of which have either disappeared or taken a backseat in the light of current events. One of these goals was my Read more

  • You Can Be More Than One Thing, Ladies!| Let’s Talk About It

    What is your opinion of memes? You know, those funny images that people like to share and repost online to show off their sense of humour and even parts of their personality. There is one meme going around at the moment that is driving me mad and I can’t sit on top of these opinions Read more

  • Are You Already Living Your Best Life?

    Those of you who have been to this blog before know that I constantly overthink minor details of my life. In most cases, this behaviour causes unnecessary stress, but there are times when I get something good out of it – and I’m hoping today’s post is the latter. I spoke a little while ago Read more

  • Why Is Porn Like This? | Let’s Talk About It

    Before we even get into this post, I need to say that I’m not anti-porn. Shocking I know; a feminist who isn’t against porn! Well, settle yourself in fellows because I might be able to surprise you further. Believe it or not, but most feminists (and those who don’t like to call themselves that) aren’t Read more

  • Kindness – May, Myself And I #23

    May 23: Kindness Now I know how important kindness is, but I don’t think I’d ever consider it to be strength of mine. Kindness is something that is normally associated with women, but it’s something that we can all offer and experience. I know that I have experienced kindness so many times in my life 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Five Signs To Dump A Friend | Toxic Friendship Masterclass

    If you’ve stumbled across this little blog before, you might have noticed that I am majorly into self-care, self-development and all of that wonderful stuff. I mean we spend more time with ourselves then anyone else so we might as well make sure we’re in a good place, right? However, as much as we can Read more