Just a quick one today (or tonight/this morning as I'm coming at you with another 2am post - insomnia queen!). If you have followed my blog from the beginning, you may have seen my 30 before 30 post where I talked about...well thirty things I wanted to achieve before my birthday in May! Obviously Corona… Continue reading I’m Trying New Things in 2021…and You Should Too!
Category: Life Blog
2021
The beginning of a New Year normally comes with some reflection of the year gone by followed by resolutions for the year ahead and this year is no different. However, I think for the first time for many of us, our hopes for the New Year will be a lot simpler. Spend time with family,… Continue reading 2021
Why We Need To Stop Being Afraid To Fail
No one likes losing. Fact. I refuse to believe anyone enjoys hearing the word no when they put themselves out there! Many will have felt the sinking feeling of receiving a rejection email for a job or endured the breakdown of a relationship with the person you were once sure you would marry. Whatever it… Continue reading Why We Need To Stop Being Afraid To Fail
How to Deal With a Difficult Decision
If you're anything like me, you can drive yourself crazy with knowing what to do when presented with a tough decision to make. It's the kind of thing that has kept me up at night, my indecisiveness and ability to second guess myself is one of my most frustrating traits. Over the years I've realised… Continue reading How to Deal With a Difficult Decision
When in Doubt, Dance it out.
Sometimes, you just don't feel okay. Theres no explanation for it, you're just not quite yourself. Could be the impending second lockdown, could be the weather change or...it could be the pressures that come with trying to figure out what the hell you want to do with your life! This week I have felt just… Continue reading When in Doubt, Dance it out.
Let’s talk about: The Fear of Public Speaking
Sweaty palms, shaky hands, heart pounding, nausea. All side effects of social anxiety and, in my case, a fear of public speaking. I wouldn’t call myself an anxious person in my day to day life nor am I diagnosed with anxiety but ask me to speak to a group of people and watch me become… Continue reading Let’s talk about: The Fear of Public Speaking
TV Shows that Changed My Life
Something I haven't really spoken about on here is my love for TV. It's true, I am a TV junkie. Specifically, a good TV series drama that I can get thoroughly, emotionally invested in. It will have the following criteria: A long running romance arc (obviously)Some humorous moments Some (many) episodes that will make you… Continue reading TV Shows that Changed My Life
Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy
We've all seen the quotes, the posts on social media from influencers telling us to practice self-love, to not let the perception of others make you feel any less than and to focus on your own path. All of which is sound advise but in practice how many of us are truly able to do… Continue reading Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy
Toxic Friendships…and how to end them
Friendships make our world go round just a little bit easier. A tough breakup, fighting with your family, work woes...your friends can be what see you through. Friends dry your tears when you cry, hype you up when you're losing self belief, pick you up when you (metaphorically) fall, laugh when you (literally) fall....Through the… Continue reading Toxic Friendships…and how to end them
The Climb
Hey friends, hope you're all well. Anybody else slowly melting from this crazy heatwave we've got going in the UK?! I have some life news this week - I’ve just started a new job! It’s a secondment within a similar department but it could be a great opportunity for now and the future. As a… Continue reading The Climb