Finished my first year of part-time Open University with a 2:1 overall (on a creative writing module) Changed jobs to become a Teaching Assistant at a senior school, working with children who have special educational needs Read just over 40 books (highest number ever!) Completed the first draft of a new story/novel (75,000 word manuscript)… Continue reading My achievements and life changes in 2020
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10 Book and Film Recommendations for the Autumn/Halloween Mood
Book recommendations for autumn Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs (just read)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J K Rowling (about to read)Pet Sematary, Stephen King (will read after during Halloween week!)Ninth House, Leigh BardugoThe Graveyard Book, Neil GaimanClassic Fairytales (Brothers Grimm etc.)The Handmaids Tale, Margaret AtwoodCirce, Madeline MillerCarry On, Rainbow RowellThe Knife… Continue reading 10 Book and Film Recommendations for the Autumn/Halloween Mood
Reflecting on the Lessons from 2020 & the Last 3 Months (podcast)
I feel like 2020 has been a Microcosm of life as a whole: uncontrollable, unpredictable, up and down, emotional, but a blessing if you look close enough... What has your 2020 looked like? What have you learned? What does it all mean for you, your life, and your future? And what will you do to… Continue reading Reflecting on the Lessons from 2020 & the Last 3 Months (podcast)
Journal Entry: My 6 Month Transformation
6 months ago, I said to myself that I wanted to turn things around. 2019 wasn’t my best year, and so I wanted to end it in a better position than when I started; to start 2020 off well and basically have my shit together before turning 25. And I did just that. This note… Continue reading Journal Entry: My 6 Month Transformation
25 Life Lessons at 25 Years Old
It's my birthday! I'm now 25; a quarter of a century years old! I feel like I'm in a good place personally, and so what I thought would be an awful transition into the second half of my 20s, has been a welcomed and enlightening experience instead. I have achieved a lot up until this… Continue reading 25 Life Lessons at 25 Years Old
Endings and Beginnings (podcast)
All things come to an end, but that ending also means a new beginning. We often focus on the negatives with endings and scary beginnings, but there is so much beauty in a fresh start and a prosperous new chapter. With Spring on its way, new beginnings and rebirth are things we should embrace more… Continue reading Endings and Beginnings (podcast)
How to Enjoy Winter: 20 Good Things About Wintertime
It can be easy to slip into a low mood in the wintertime. S.A.D. (Seasonal Affected Disorder) is a real mental health issue, where the change in the seasons and the shorter days can cause us to feel depressed. I've suffered from this for years. However, if we try, we can see the good things that… Continue reading How to Enjoy Winter: 20 Good Things About Wintertime
Autumn Bucket List 2019
It's Autumn and the days are shorter and colder. I love this time of year in general, but I know for some it can feel a little sad, too. Here are 10 things you can do this time of year to enjoy the colder months: Watch Horror films around Halloween Have a bonfire; marshmallows,… Continue reading Autumn Bucket List 2019
How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
Let's talk about how to make the most of Autumn. It is officially Autumn time now, and for some that's great but for others, it's not. However, it's here and there's nothing we can do but enjoy it! Here's how I'm going to enjoy Autumn... Click to play! https://youtu.be/ObRnUSFAbnY Don't forget to like, comment,… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
How to Embrace Change: The New Season
How to embrace change and deal with the new season. It's almost Autumn guys and so the weather is changing and the days are getting shorter again. For some, this is bad news as it means saying goodbye to Summer. Here are some of my thoughts about this and how to feel a little better...… Continue reading How to Embrace Change: The New Season
