Have you ever given a piece of advice to a friend or loved one and then thought, "damn, that was some good advice"? But think about it, do you actually practice what you preach? The reason I bring this up is because I know we all could do with following our own advice sometimes. My… Continue reading Take your own advice
Author: S.R. Crawford
Mental health & Lifestyle blogger. Writer. Author. Podcaster.
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4 Ways to Cope with New and Scary Things
At some point in life, we will have to step into the unknown...which is a hellah scary thing to do! I'm doing just that right now, starting something completely new and terrifying. And so, here are 4 ways I've wrapped my head around the idea, to be able to cope and take that step with… Continue reading 4 Ways to Cope with New and Scary Things
Why Things Aren’t Working in Your Relationships, Creativity and Self-Development
It can be easy to toe the line between healthy action and unhealthy action. Healthy emotions/attachment and unhealthy emotional attachment. And it's a lot easier these days to be doing a lot of things at once, or to do something every single day, multiple times a day. But perhaps this isn't a good thing... We… Continue reading Why Things Aren’t Working in Your Relationships, Creativity and Self-Development
Let’s Get Philosophical: What Are We Meant to Do? (podcast)
At this juncture in my life, I'm in a questioning stage. Who am I? What am I meant to do? What's the right way? Many philosophers have agonised over these same concepts for their entire lives (I hope I don't!), but this period is usually down to an Existential Crisis of self. Here in today's… Continue reading Let’s Get Philosophical: What Are We Meant to Do? (podcast)
Top 5 Things Every Good Relationship Needs
In light of it being Valentine's Day tomorrow, I thought I would share the five most important things that every good relationship needs (in my opinion!). Whether you're in a relationship, looking, or happily single, here are my thoughts on what makes a relationship work long-term... Teamwork This is the ultimate, 100% most important… Continue reading Top 5 Things Every Good Relationship Needs
Two Habit Hacks to Try for Yourself
There's a lot that I'm interested in. I wish there was more time in the day, more time in life, for me to do, experience and read about it all! But alas, there is not. And therefore, I must prioritise and organise to be able to do many things, while also concentrating on the right… Continue reading Two Habit Hacks to Try for Yourself
Says Who? Dismissing Other People’s Rulebooks (podcast)
Once again I'm talking about doing things your way! I think there's a pattern here...I have an unconventional spirit, what can I say?! But today is some quick rambly advice about dismissing the rules set by others and doing whatever you need to do for you. Click to play! xx
Why It Quit Social Media in January
At the start of this year, I challenged myself to go a month without social media. Because I host a blog and a podcast, I couldn't deactivate these accounts, really, and so my rule was that I couldn't use them for anything other than posting/sharing my content. And so, I deleted the apps from my… Continue reading Why It Quit Social Media in January
The Dizziness of Choice and Comparison (podcast)
These days we are breaking our necks by looking over all the fences around us. Looking at his garden and her garden; at what they're doing compared to us. But all it causes is pain, confusion, dizziness and paralysis. Comparison and choice are sending us mad, but I have a simple tool for hopefully kicking… Continue reading The Dizziness of Choice and Comparison (podcast)
It’s Forgetting Who You Are That Causes Pain
There is a lot of pain in forgetting. If we were able to readily remember all that we've ever felt, seen, heard, tasted, or experienced, we would probably feel a lot less pain because we'd have the power of knowing... Knowledge is comforting, at times. Knowing who we are, what we've done, and what we're capable of goes a long way in removing fear, worry, and pain.
S. R. Crawford 