I have a little private tradition of writing down all my Christmas presents, and who I received them from. I do this for my birthday too. This might seem like a strange, pointless and slightly boastful thing to do, but there are some real, practical reasons why I do it. Let’s get straight into the …
We all have times when we are waiting in the car. This might be when we are picking up kids, waiting for a friend or we are early for an appointment. This might feel like wasted time, but it doesn’t have to be! There are many productive things you can do when you are waiting …
When you hear the word exercise, do you feel motivated, excited and eager to go for a run or hit the gym? Or does it make you groan and wish you could curl up on the sofa all day and never have to move? We all know that exercise is good for us, but for …
Conversation skills don’t come naturally to everyone. Some people, including myself, find conversations hard work at times and don’t always know what to say to people. I would class myself as an introvert, and I also experience social anxiety to some degree in many of my social interactions, which doesn’t help! However, I believe that …
Is your wardrobe overflowing with clothes that you don’t wear anymore? It may be time to have a good clear-out and refresh your wardrobe! The fashion industry has a bad rep at the moment, especially fast fashion which often involves child labour, poor working conditions, unethical practices, pollution and strain on the environment in order …
Do video calls make you anxious? You are not alone in this! Video call anxiety is a very real thing and it’s especially common among introverts and people with social anxiety or other anxiety disorders – but it can affect anybody. Very often, people find video calling more stressful and tiring than socialising in real …
Have you taken part in a Zoom quiz recently with your friends or family? Zoom quizzes are trending at the moment, especially as many of us are in another lockdown. Last year, during the first lockdown, I took part in several Zoom quizzes with my friends, including hosting one myself. In the process of creating …
Christmas is different this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions will affect our usual Christmas plans and limit our social interactions with family and friends. Because of this, it is understandable that many people are not feeling in the mood for Christmas this year! Personally, I have been feeling quite Christmassy anyway. This …
You have probably heard the saying, ‘pay it forward’ before. In this post, I will be explaining what is meant by this saying, as well as sharing 10 ways to pay it forward and spread kindness in the world. What does it mean to ‘Pay it Forward’? If someone does something kind for you, and …
Zoom quizzes were all the rage last year when the first lockdown came into effect. I took part in them on a weekly basis with my friends from University, including hosting one myself. The quizzes gradually phased out once people were able to get out and about more, so we haven’t had one for a …
