It is no secret that I have struggled with my mental health for years. It is my journey to mental wellness (stability, acceptance, neutrality, whatever) that led me to creating this blog in the first place. So in case you're new or wanted an update, here in my mental health journey in a nutshell. Context:… Continue reading Get to Know Me: My Mental Health Journey
Tag: Mental Health
Get to Know Me: Confessions
For January, I want to reintroduce myself. I've gained new followers and readers, so it seemed apt in January to reacquaint you with who I am and why I'm here. So, for my first "Get to Know Me" series post, I thought I'd do a playful one: my confessions! *insert dark secret image from Inside… Continue reading Get to Know Me: Confessions
My January Intentions ~ 2026
January has come around quickly, and I usually love this time of year for setting new goals, opening a new journal and planner, and visualising what I want to do with this gift of a blank slate. But last year, I did my January a little differently and I loved it. Here are my intentions… Continue reading My January Intentions ~ 2026
12 New Year’s Eve Activities to Invite a Fresh Start
This New Year's Eve, I'd like to do something different to thank 2025 for what it has given me and to invite in the new year with a clean slate. Write down your goals / ideas for 2026 on paper, and cut into strips then fold. Then, burn each one until one is left. Whatever… Continue reading 12 New Year’s Eve Activities to Invite a Fresh Start
Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
As 2025 comes to a close, everyone is reflecting on their year and thinking up goals and resolutions for 2026. I invite you to ditch the overdone basics and think outside of the box! No more: Run a marathon Lose 5kg Become a vegan (when you’ve never tried it before and expect it to happen… Continue reading Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
A Little Reminder this Festive Season
Not everyone has the money for a big Christmas A lot of people have social anxiety or depression or are neurodivergent which makes it hard to be around others during what is supposed to be a joyful occasion Not everyone has family or friends to spend it with Many people will go hungry this Christmas… Continue reading A Little Reminder this Festive Season
Countdown to the End of 2025: 25 to Feel Alive Challenge
For the whole of December, and to close out 2025, I am doing a “25 to feel alive” challenge. And no, this isn’t some hard challenge to push to achieve some goals before the year's end. I am very fortunate to be able to say that I’ve achieved all goals and achievements I could imagine… Continue reading Countdown to the End of 2025: 25 to Feel Alive Challenge
On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
Part One: Why I Choose to be an Ally For those who don't know, I identify as a cisgender woman, third generation immigrant background (my grandparents came over from Jamaica and Ireland), bisexual, biracial (white and black Caribbean), atypical brain (I feel I am neurodiverse but I am not diagnosed with a difference; I take… Continue reading On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
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
