I have always been a list maker. Lists are a way of getting thoughts and ideas out of my head and onto paper, in an orderly fashion. They help give structure and direction to my life, which I feel is more important than ever during present times! Many of us are in lockdown at the …
In the coming days and weeks, many of us will have to self-isolate, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It may seem as though our lives will come to a standstill during these times, but that doesn’t have to be the case. There are so many activities we can do at home to take …
Over the past few months I have been paying more attention to my skin than I used to. My skin has never been awful, but it’s never been great either, so I wanted to see whether I could improve my complexion by taking better care of my skin. Back in May I created a skincare …
When I hear the term ‘self-care’, there are certain activities that immediately come to mind. These include exercise, hot baths, healthy eating, and spending time in nature. Such activities are regularly advised in blog posts about self-care, and rightly so! They are all well-known ways to look after yourself, and they …
Last December, I purchased a High Pulse Acupressure Mat. I first learned about acupressure mats from an advert on Facebook, and I had been interested in buying one for a while. They are supposed to have many benefits for physical and mental health. I had been experiencing anxiety so I hoped it would be a …
Do you ever sit down to do a task, such as writing a blog post, and you just can’t muster up the energy or motivation to get on with it? It feels too overwhelming, and you find yourself staring blankly at the screen or notepad with nothing coming to mind. Or maybe you procrastinate on …
In May, I decided to try out a skincare routine. I had never really paid much attention to my skin before, and I wanted to see whether following a skincare routine would make a difference to the health and appearance of my skin. I also had quite a lot of skincare products that I had …
I have been using the Hairburst Shampoo, Conditioner and Volume & Growth Elixir since January, and it’s a while since I posted an update about my hair growth! The Hairburst products are supposed to help your hair grow longer, stronger and faster. Here is my original post about the Hairburst products. And here is my …
I have never paid much attention to my skin. My daily skincare routine has basically consisted of removing any make-up and then wiping my face with a flannel and warm water. Occasionally I would use a face scrub or a face mask, but not often. My skin is okay, but it’s not amazing. I often …
Last month, I spent an hour each day studying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and putting it into practice in my life. In this post, I want to share with you 7 key lessons I have learned since I began studying CBT. These are ideas, mindsets and techniques that I have found especially helpful to apply …
