After my post on becoming a Trainee PWP was received so well, I thought that offering you an insight into a day on the job might be useful. Since I have been a qualified PWP at two very different services, I thought I would compile a compare and contrast. No two services are the same … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a PWP
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How I became a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
A question I am often asked is how I reached this point in my career. I currently work in the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). Achieving a place on the training course is getting more and more difficult each year, with services shortlisting hundreds of applications to eventually offer 4-6 places. You may … Continue reading How I became a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Joker: A Review
A much anticipated origin story from the DC Universe, Joker is the film that we didn't know we needed. I am loving the latest artistic trend of villain backstories and focusing on more than just the star or 'good guy'. So I decided to share my views on what I truly believe is the best … Continue reading Joker: A Review
Simple Staples for Spooktober
It's finally October and today is fashion Friday! Earlier this month I shared an ASOS haul on Instagram in preparation for my favourite month of the year! After buying my necessary knitwear for Autumn I realised that I was lacking in spooktacular accessories for my favourite time of year. So in case you needed to … Continue reading Simple Staples for Spooktober
5 Things Every Psychology Student Needs To Know
So it's that time of year again, Freshers. It's been three years since I did my final 'back to uni' drive with a car crammed full of all my essentials. God do I miss it. So here I am, entering my third year as a Psychology graduate and I realised that this weekend is move … Continue reading 5 Things Every Psychology Student Needs To Know
Five Reasons Why Monday Doesn’t Have To Be Your Most Hated, Or First, Day Of The Week
So I logged onto social media this morning as most of us do, and saw the usual barrage of 'I hate Monday' tweets. Everybody hates Monday. They hate it so much it's a meme, and a GIF, and probably has its own parody YouTube channel. Worse yet, we always start the week on this godforsaken … Continue reading Five Reasons Why Monday Doesn’t Have To Be Your Most Hated, Or First, Day Of The Week
Remember That You Once Dreamed Of Being Where You Are Now
I was in a slump. A big one. The only thing to blame was myself. Why? Because I had the audacity to doubt myself. I doubted my ability, I doubted my choices, and I doubted my strength. I do this almost monthly but this time it had a lasting effect. I didn't read or write … Continue reading Remember That You Once Dreamed Of Being Where You Are Now
3 Things You Need to Know About Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year! An event that is celebrated globally and is arguably one of the biggest international celebrations! Dragons, fireworks, and the colour red are all big trademarks of this holiday that has enchanted so many people of different faiths and nationalities. As a British/Irish girl with little interest in religion or faith, I … Continue reading 3 Things You Need to Know About Chinese New Year
5 Things I Have Learned From the First Half of a 30 Day Challenge
I made it to the middle of the challenge! Today marks day 15 of 31 which means we are due a mid-point review. As this is my first 30 day challenge, I will be sharing how I have managed to keep up with it, how I feel about continuing it, and what I will do … Continue reading 5 Things I Have Learned From the First Half of a 30 Day Challenge
30 Day Challenge – Can You Keep Up?
The 30 day challenge is something that is used a lot usually to cement a new habit, make a lifestyle change, or achieve a goal. If you google the phrase, you tend to find a series of workout regimes and weight loss advice. My kind of 30 day challenge is one I have designed myself, … Continue reading 30 Day Challenge – Can You Keep Up?