It’s that time of year where we are all starting our Christmas shopping! Or maybe some of you are super organised and have already finished it? In my case, I have bought a few presents already but I still have a lot more to do. I love looking at gift guides on blogs to get …
I am always looking for ways to boost my health. Mental health is especially important to me because I have been working to overcome anxiety over the past few years. I know that physical and mental health are closely interlinked so I also try to keep my body as healthy as possible which, in turn …
I was recently contacted by TCK Publishing to ask if I would be willing to review their new book, Everyday Mindfulness by Melissa Steginus in exchange for a free copy. It sounded like such a helpful book, so of course, I accepted! I received an e-book copy and was excited to start reading this book. …
I was recently offered a copy of Shake It Off by Rafael Santandreu in exchange for a review. On reading the press release for this book, my immediate thought was that it sounded so interesting and relevant to me! So of course, I accepted, and I was delighted to receive a PDF copy of this …
Welcome to Part 2 of my University Tips from a Graduate series! As mentioned in Part 1, I studied music at Royal Holloway University. It’s been several years since I graduated, and I am writing this series to share my memories and tips in the hope that they will help current and future students get …
Our thoughts can have a big impact on how we feel. Sometimes, when I allow my thoughts to wander, unhelpful thought patterns can start to enter my mind. I worry about upcoming events, replay past situations in my mind, and visualise worst-case scenarios. This often happens when I am out for a walk, in 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 …
This is a list of activities that may help you to cheer yourself up when you are feeling upset. These have all worked for me, but of course some may work better than others for different people, and in different situations. I hope there is something in this list that you will find useful! Go …
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 …
