A month ago, I finally took the plunge and buzzed all my hair off. As a woman with shoulder length hair for most of my life, this was a big step to say the least. However, it was liberating... Wrestling with standards of beauty: I had a wobble the other day where I felt ugly.… Continue reading A Month With My Buzzcut – Thoughts, Feelings & Reflections
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Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?
(Since writing this post there has been the atrocious attack on the synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jewish community and those directly affected. I also know this will cause tensions and hate to rise even more towards the Islamic community and immigrants in general, so my thoughts go out… Continue reading Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?
Transphobia makes no sense
In today's post, I just wanted to go through some of my thoughts around transphobia and the rise of trans hate in the UK and US. I think trans people are being unjustly blamed for a crumbling society, and that, to me, makes no sense. Instead, I want you to read this post and consider,… Continue reading Transphobia makes no sense
It’s Not All Doom and Gloom: Anti-Negative News
Hi everyone, I hope you are well. The world seems to be in a state of chaos right now and it's hard to hold onto hope when you're a minority, immigrant, or from a group that isn't the dominant in Western society. We feel pushed out. Villainised. Held responsible for a broken system that we… Continue reading It’s Not All Doom and Gloom: Anti-Negative News
When to speak & when to be silent (podcast)
Our society is completely manmade. It's all a social construct, built and then upheld by everyday people. There are a lot of people in groups that are suffering in our world, and speaking up can be important. But also toxic. That begs the question, then, when should we speak and when should we stay silent?… Continue reading When to speak & when to be silent (podcast)
What Are We Here to Do? (podcast)
Today's ramble is about what we are actually here to do and about the radical idea that maybe we're not here to produce and serve and compete... Click to play! xx
Overwhelmed by Options and Afraid to Commit (podcast)
Today I am discussing overwhelm, the fear of missing out and the plethora of options available to us in this modern world and how that all feels! Can we commit to things in life or are there just too many options available to us nowadays? Click to play! xx
How to Simplify Your Life and Still Be Productive (podcast)
I very much value simplicity and prioritisation. I like to know I have only a few things to focus on, rather than a scary, hefty list. This is some new advice on ways you might simplify your goals, habits, and to-dos while still getting things done each day. Click to play! xx
Undoing Series: Performance Culture
Continuing with the Undoing Series, today I want to talk about how we are all acting! Yes, that’s right, you deserve an Oscar for the performance you’re always putting on. Let me explain… Even the most authentic, real and honest people will have acted differently at some point. Why? Because different people, places and situations… Continue reading Undoing Series: Performance Culture
Undoing Series: Our Perfectionist Culture
I am going to make a massive generalisation and say that many of us in the Western world are struggling (or have) with perfectionism. This is not a diagnosis or anything, but I think many of us want to (or try to) be perfect and can often take this too far. Have you ever thought… Continue reading Undoing Series: Our Perfectionist Culture
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