So, what is Low Self-Esteem? Part I: Self-Criticism

Low self-esteem is something we experience as humans and it affects a lot of us. Every one of us will have low self-esteem at one point in our lives and it is especially common in adolescence. Many of us are able to overcome this by ourselves where others of us find that what started as … Continue reading So, what is Low Self-Esteem? Part I: Self-Criticism →

So, what is Postpartum Psychosis?

It's Mental Health Monday and this week I wanted to shed light on a condition that is often overlooked - Postpartum Psychosis. This condition is known as a psychiatric emergency and guidelines suggest that it is reported and responded to within 4 hours of its presentation. It affects 1-2 women in 1000 and often comes … Continue reading So, what is Postpartum Psychosis? →

NaNoWriMo: Six Successes on Day Six

Happy Writing Wednesday! It's the first one of November, aka National Novel Writing Month, so I wanted to share my successes so far! For those of you who aren't familiar with NaNoWriMo, the challenge is to write 50,000 words which in a lot of cases is novel length. It's a big task and many people … Continue reading NaNoWriMo: Six Successes on Day Six →

Stress Awareness Week: My Best Strategies for Managing Stress

Happy Mental Health Monday! Today is the first day of Stress Awareness Week so I thought I would share what works for me when I'm stressed. Spoiler alert: these tips don't break the bank and don't take too much time up. 1. ExerciseYou will hear this one over and over again. If you're depressed, you … Continue reading Stress Awareness Week: My Best Strategies for Managing Stress →

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 →

My Top 10 Self-Help Techniques

Most of us will experience a mental health difficulty at some point in our lives, and not all are avoidable or preventable. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't things we can do for ourselves to improve how we are feeling and manage our mental health better. If you experience anxiety or low mood from … Continue reading My Top 10 Self-Help Techniques →

A Court of Thorns and Roses: A Review

I recently devoured this series by Sarah J. Maas and quite frankly I'll probably read it all over again before Christmas because it was just that good. So I thought I would share this love with you all, one book at a time. A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book in the three-part … Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses: A Review →

Preptober: 5 Ways to Master Timescales and Temptations

Each of us will have our own way of doing National Novel Writing Month, and it is all about finding the best way that suits your style and your schedule. As NaNoWriMo takes place over 30 days with the aim of 50,000 words, the most common method is trying to write 1667 words a day … Continue reading Preptober: 5 Ways to Master Timescales and Temptations →

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 →

Preptober: 5 Tips on Setting Up

It's Writing Wednesday again! This post will give you the five things you absolutely need to know to make sure you are properly set up to tackle the beast that is NaNoWriMo. Last week I told you three ways to prepare yourself so you might be wondering where this post differs? Last week was about getting … Continue reading Preptober: 5 Tips on Setting Up →