I wanted to discuss this as someone who supports diversity, someone who feels underrepresented in books and films and TV, and someone who is an author who writes with diversity in mind. Everything I say is my own opinion and advice, said with good intentions... Be realistic The first thing to remember when writing diversity… Continue reading How to Bring Diversity into your Story
My Writing Services Explained
Blogging services: £25 per post* (provided it is less than 1,500 words) I can do as many as you need in a week (as long as I have the scheduling time) Mental health-related or lifestyle and personal development blog posts preferred as it is my niche and area of expertise. I can work independently (coming… Continue reading My Writing Services Explained
Why Self Awareness is All You Need
How many times have you found yourself saying, "I didn't realise" or "I didn't mean to" or "why did I do that?" Common phrases, aren't they. Sadly, not enough of us are aware of the world around us, the people around us, or what is going on inside of ourselves. However, this can all be… Continue reading Why Self Awareness is All You Need
How to Enjoy the Winter Months
The weather is getting colder and most of us just want to stay in and do nothing, or worse, we've fallen into a hibernation-like slumber or even depression. Well, here are some ways to enjoy the rest of the cold season to the fullest while you wait for Spring! Read loads (more than usual) Pamper… Continue reading How to Enjoy the Winter Months
Is Personal Development Dangerous for Our Mental Health?
*This is the first of many long-form mental health articles that I will be posting to my site. If this is not your interest, that's fine; you have been warned!* There seems to be this culture nowadays of "personal development" and "growth mindset" and "self-development". These are ideas that none of us can escape.… Continue reading Is Personal Development Dangerous for Our Mental Health?
Rethinking Self Worth
Many believe that their self worth is tied to two things: One, how much money they make; and Two, the awesome things they do. Even if you disagree with this, I believe that most of us subconsciously do attach our self worth to these two things. Firstly, our money. Think about it, money controls the… Continue reading Rethinking Self Worth
How My Puppy Has Changed My Life
as a socially anxious, introverted work-from-home writer... *and by "change my life" I don't mean in an exaggerated, I-will-never-be-the-same-again kind of way; I just mean changed my perspective and routine etc.* Teaching me patience I put this first because oh-wow, a puppy really does test your patience! I've never had a dog before and with… Continue reading How My Puppy Has Changed My Life
Oh January – Poem
Oh January, how you’ve tested me. Poked and prodded and tried to best me. Rejection. Loss. Fear. Sadness. Fatigue. Sickness. Frustration. All of it, inside me. All of it, weakening me. Or is it? Maybe, just maybe, it’s giving me strength. Maybe it’s making me better. Pushing me further. After all, never before have I… Continue reading Oh January – Poem
New Year Fitness
As I said in my podcast this week, many people have similar New Year's Resolutions and goals, i.e. fitness and weight loss. But, as I discuss in the episode Relationship with your Body (and Goals), this pursuit needs to come from a place of love, healing, and positivity. If you want to lose weight because… Continue reading New Year Fitness
Let’s Work Together to Make Lives Better!
This year, I am taking my business strictly in the direction that I want it to go: into the mental health community. When I say "Mental Health", I mean all areas of mental wellness for all. As you can see from my site, I love to share any information, tips, and advice that I have… Continue reading Let’s Work Together to Make Lives Better!
S. R. Crawford 