It is now the third week of lockdown for us in the UK, and so I wanted to do a sort of updated to-do list now that I myself feel a lot less motivated and more anxious as time has gone on.If you're still in a good place, then great. If you want to use… Continue reading Third Week of Lockdown: Things to Do for Self-Care When Unmotivated and Anxious
Positives on the World’s Current Situation (podcast)
The state of the world is uncertain right now. Our livelihoods have been completely changed. It's hard. It's sad. It's worrying. However, there are still some positives to see and seek right now in the world's current situation. Here are some of those that I've found for myself... Check out my list of things to… Continue reading Positives on the World’s Current Situation (podcast)
For Writers: Quarantine Writers’ Challenge!
Most of us around the world are stuck inside due to a virus that came out of nowhere...and that really sucks. Except, as long as we're healthy, we writers have been presented with an opportunity: more time to write! With this in mind, I wanted to challenge you. For those who don't know, NaNoWriMo is… Continue reading For Writers: Quarantine Writers’ Challenge!
Quarterly Review and Reflections 2020
With it now being April, we have moved into the second quarter of the year and Spring to boot. Therefore, this is the perfect time to look back and reflect on a few things... (Read to the end and download a workbook to help guide you through your quarterly review!) How are the resolutions/… Continue reading Quarterly Review and Reflections 2020
Life Update: Doing Things Before You’re Ready (podcast)
As of the time of recording this, I have just finished my first week at my new job! And so, I wanted to give you a life update and talk about how I have been getting on. All with the theme of doing things before you're ready (like a boss!)... Click to play! xx
Positive Mindset Shifts for Uncertain Times
During the time of the Coronavirus outbreak, we're all feeling very afraid and uncertain. But this isn't a new feeling. We all go through periods of uncertainty that make living our everyday lives hard.Here are some general (and some specific) ideas about how to shift to a positive mindset during uncertain times. Focus on the now… Continue reading Positive Mindset Shifts for Uncertain Times
Mental and Emotional Health Tips for Self-Isolation
We're all stuck inside and therefore our mental and emotional wellbeing will take a hit. Not everyone pays attention to their mental health, but we all should, especially right now in these trying times. Here are some of my ideas about how to cope and care for yourself right now to maintain mental and emotional wellness… Continue reading Mental and Emotional Health Tips for Self-Isolation
Ways to make the most of self-isolation
I don’t want to make light of this situation. It’s devastating and affecting so many lives and livelihoods. However, if you are someone who has to self-isolate (as many of us are) then here are some ideas to help you keep in good spirits. Read...like a lot!Catch up (on whatever it is that you've fallen… Continue reading Ways to make the most of self-isolation
Careful What You Identify With (podcast)
I've been thinking about how I see myself and the negative things that I have been identifying with. We all create our own reality with the narrative we tell ourselves. So, be careful with what you are identifying with (consciously or not)... Click to play! xx
Self-Isolation (poem)
Somehow Spring has raised its glorious head,and yet the world must watchthrough dirty glass.Trapped - a barrier between usand the new green world outside.I weep. A grand plague has reached itsskeletal black hand to our throats.A virus born from nothing -We were not prepared.We are not prepared.Selfish sisters and brutish brotherstake to the shelves and… Continue reading Self-Isolation (poem)
S. R. Crawford 