I've always been scared of commitment in my adulthood. Committing to university, jobs, story ideas, people, plans... It's all scary! I wanted to list some of the main reasons I'm scared of commitment because I got engaged on Christmas Day and this resulted in so much anxiety due to my fear of commitment! (Don't worry,… Continue reading Why I’m Afraid of Commitment
Tag: life changes
My theme for 2021 (it changed!)
When I started thinking about my New Year theme (vibe, intentions, guiding motto), I was sure it was going to be, "being a student of life again". And it still is important to me, and a focus for me, but I have a stronger more central and wholesome theme now: to root down and settle… Continue reading My theme for 2021 (it changed!)
Afraid of 2021 – Decide what’s a big deal & break things way down (podcast)
Happy New Year and welcome 2021! Today I want you to think about and decide what is actually worthy of your stress, worries, and focus this new year. To take the pressure off because nothing is perfect or predictable - 2020 taught us that, at least. PrioritiesAnxietyChoiceSocietal pressuresValues and importanceMinimising Click to play! xx
Goal Ideas Based On Different Categories of Life (Self-Growth and Intentions)
Firstly, let me say that I put goals because everyone knows what goals are but I tend to veer from this idea lately. Goals feel like to-dos that you tick off or beat yourself up for not ticking off. Instead, I prefer the words intentions or ideas or vibes or themes or focuses. Something to… Continue reading Goal Ideas Based On Different Categories of Life (Self-Growth and Intentions)
My achievements and life changes in 2020
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
100 things to do in 2021 if life goes back to normal
Eat more vegetarian mealsGo to America (Biden's America!) Go to EurooeGo to AsiaGo to South America Go to AfricaGo to OceaniaRedecorate your space Go to a theme park Learn a new skillRun in a race for charity Volunteer abroadVolunteer with animals Volunteer with kidsLearn how to make cocktails Learn how to cook Mexican food Learn… Continue reading 100 things to do in 2021 if life goes back to normal
We got engaged!
As you've read from the title, Patrick and I are engaged! It was a complete surprise for me and done in the perfect way for us. Nothing too showy but all the sentiment and us-ness that there could have been! There was no way I would have said no. I broke down crying, felt sick… Continue reading We got engaged!
Christmas Spirit and Evaluating Our Needs (podcast)
This festive season and end to the crazy 2020, I want you to anchor in hope, learn to trust, and bring a magical awareness to your life. Click to play! xx
5 Things I Aim to Learn More About in 2021
My motto and guide for 2021 is to be a student of life. To learn instead of knowing and assuming. To learn and grow. To learn and be the beginner and be humble. So here are 5 key things I want to learn more about in 2021... How to look after our planetMeatless or Meat… Continue reading 5 Things I Aim to Learn More About in 2021
20 Films to watch in November and December for all the feel-good vibes
ElfHome AlonePolar ExpressSanta Clause 1 & 2 The Christmas ChroniclesFrozen 1 & 2Jingle Jangle Cool Runnings Rise of the Guardians Mrs DoubtfirePixar marathon Harry Potter marathon Disney marathonParent TrapBeethoven The Grinch Cheaper By The DozenThe Princess Diaries Sister Act Doctor Dolittle
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