Lifestyle · Mental Health

Why Rewatching “Community” Was What I Needed Right Now

Over the last few weeks, I've rewatched the comedy show Community which is set in a community college. Seven misfits are brought together in their studies and the show explores their mental health, life choices, identity, relationships, flaws, and futures while on whimsical, ridiculous college-based adventures. I've not been in the best place so far… Continue reading Why Rewatching “Community” Was What I Needed Right Now

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Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day

Self-love should be at the top of all of our to-do lists every day of the year, but in the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are some tips on how to love yourself this loved-up season.   Pamper session Having a good pamper session is great for a Sunday evening, as part of a weekly… Continue reading Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day

Author Stuff · Lifestyle · Writing Tips

Rethinking the Strong Female Character

It is great that nowadays we are seeing more female heroes in books, film, and TV. However, I don't think (and many agree) that the strong female character is actually doing what it's supposed to do. Let me explain. A strong female character is supposed to show young girls, and even women, that they can… Continue reading Rethinking the Strong Female Character

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Why Our Society Needs Meditative Practices

Many people turn their noses up whenever someone mentions yoga or meditation. They feel that it is "not for them" even though they've never really tried it, or brush it off as hippie-dippie mumbo jumbo. Well, I'm here to try to convince the naysayers that meditative practices have a place in the Western world, and… Continue reading Why Our Society Needs Meditative Practices

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What 4 Years Together Has Brought Us

Here's what 4 years with my partner has looked like... (Anniversary inspired post) Travelled to 5 countries together: South Africa, France, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands. Many road trips Both attending university, one of us finishing. He's owned two cars, and driven about 7! I've driven 2. Quad biking in Africa. Horse riding in Africa. Go-karting in… Continue reading What 4 Years Together Has Brought Us