These are things that keep me up at night, create anxiety in my chest and stomach, or make me want to not be human anymore... Knowing that men aren't holding their peers accountable for S.A. Walking the streets at night Walking past groups of men Walking past a man or them walking behind me We're… Continue reading True Horrors This Halloween: Normalised things that scare me
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Healthier Relationships: Phrases for better communication
In this fast-paced world we live in, we sometimes forget that healthy communication is about taking our time with the other person(s) we are conversing with. It's not about the fastest response; most articulate response; who is right; who is smarter; or, worst yet, who shouts the loudest! Instead, healthy communication does a few things,… Continue reading Healthier Relationships: Phrases for better communication
How to Take Back Control of Your Life
Someone told me that they don't feel in control of their life right now and this hit me. I think we all have times when we don't feel in control or as if everything is decided for us. Since speaking with them, I've been reflecting on our sense of control and I just happened to… Continue reading How to Take Back Control of Your Life
A month in our new home
It has now been officially a month in our new home; the new build house we have mortgaged. A massive, adulting move! I thought I’d reflect on our experience so far with you today. Area Because it’s a new development, everyone is friendly. We all want to meet our neighbours and help each other out.… Continue reading A month in our new home
Things I’ve apologised for when I shouldn’t have
Maybe it's because I'm British or because I'm a woman, or because I have low self-esteem, but I've apologised A LOT. And today, I wanted to reflect on all the times I really shouldn't have. Of course, we must apologise when we have wronged someone, but that's less frequently than we might think. Maybe it’s… Continue reading Things I’ve apologised for when I shouldn’t have
Reminder to set the bar low: it’s more fun!
One of my new favourite go-to wholesome films is Next Goal Wins. It’s about the international football team of American Samoa, which has never won a game or even scored a goal before. I love it because of its Polynesian wit and huge heart at the centre of the people and narrative. Before I tell… Continue reading Reminder to set the bar low: it’s more fun!
Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Taking note of the things you are doing, feeling, experiencing is great feedback. It's data you can use to make changes. Sometimes we just do things without thought and this is worrying because it might be contributing to (or straight up causing) our biggest problems. I've found that tracking my habits, writing in a journal,… Continue reading Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
I lost my grandad last week and I've looked at my bookshelves wondering what would be the most healing for me to read right now. Grief isn't easy, quick or linear. Along the journey, you may need different things. One week, you want to feel the sadness and explore the grief. Another week, you want… Continue reading Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
People Who Have Stayed With Me: Take Time to Care A Little More
I was speaking to my bestie about a recent heartbreak and she said something so beautiful that it inspired this blog post. She said, Those kids will remember the love you gave forever. I still remember the teachers who cared about me and saw me for who I was, not just a problem. You may… Continue reading People Who Have Stayed With Me: Take Time to Care A Little More
Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
It felt euphoric this weekend and last to stand and support the runners of the Manchester Marathon and the Stratford-Upon-Avon Half and Full Marathon. I was there to support my husband and sister respectively. I made signs. I ran around to ensure I saw them at different spots. The spectators are important because they inspire… Continue reading Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
