On this, my 23rd birthday, I want to reflect (as I often do) on my 22nd year. What did I do? Where did I go? Did I grow? Here are the notable things that happened over the last year for me... Recent (Jan-Apr 2018) Spring Wolf Run completed despite my crappy body. I wrote my… Continue reading In my 22nd year…
Tag: Mental Health
My Feelings About the Wolf Run
So yesterday, I completed the Spring Wolf Run. For those of you who don't know, the Wolf Run is a 10k obstacle run, featuring a lot of mud and water and big obstacles. It was torture! Here is what I've thought about the whole event from my personal experiences... Be more prepared I wasn't prepared… Continue reading My Feelings About the Wolf Run
The Secret to Success in All Areas of Life
...is P-ing all over the place. That's right, p-ing. You need to focus on and harness these Ps in life and you will never go wrong Persistence - the only way to win is to keep on going. The water cuts through the rock with persistence above all else. Patience - with persistence comes patience.… Continue reading The Secret to Success in All Areas of Life
Lil Fat Girl – Poem
"Oh god, have you seen yourself, lately? You seem to have put on a little Weight." Wait? Have I? I didn't notice. "How could you not notice? It's in your face Your thighs Your belly And your ass." Now that you've told me, The fat enters my Mind. I'm fat. Fat. Fat. Fat. When did… Continue reading Lil Fat Girl – Poem
How Your Prejudice Affects a Person’s Life
We all have prejudices. They stem from our upbringing, influences, and our experiences. From these things, we are kind of "taught" how to act in a certain situation. And this extends to how we treat others, too. However, how often do we actually consider what our prejudices do to other people. How we make them… Continue reading How Your Prejudice Affects a Person’s Life
Spring Has Sprung & What That Means For Me
It is the Spring Equinox today, which means spring is here! I think someone needs to tell the weather that, though... Spring is my favourite time of year because it's all about rebirth, coming anew, and getting out of that winter slump. I find that I suffer from SAD in the winter, so I always… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung & What That Means For Me
How Bad Mental Health Has Held Me Back
It is no secret that I suffer from poor mental health. This includes social anxiety and being prone to depression. These two bad-boys have always kind of taken it in turns to beat me, or even worse - they team up to destroy me altogether. I like talking openly about my experiences with mental health,… Continue reading How Bad Mental Health Has Held Me Back
“You’re As Mad As I Am” Out Now!
“You’re As Mad As I Am” by S. R. Crawford is out now on eBook/Kindle through Amazon! Get your copy today for only £2.99… If you suffer from anxiety, depression or stress, then this book may be able to help you. I have taken my own experiences, and techniques that help me, and shared them here… Continue reading “You’re As Mad As I Am” Out Now!
“YOU’RE AS MAD AS I AM” Self-Help Book, COMING SOON!
“You’re As Mad As I Am” is the revamped version of my self-help book from 2016, originally called “From My Suffering: 25 Ways to Break the Chains of Anxiety, Depression & Stress.” This year, almost exactly 2 years on, I am republishing it under a new title, with 5 extra chapters for more advice! The… Continue reading “YOU’RE AS MAD AS I AM” Self-Help Book, COMING SOON!
Happy Valentine’s Day to Me
Before you give yourself to another, You first must love, Yourself. But we don't, do we? Not really. Not enough. Maybe we like ourselves, Sometimes. Maybe. But not as much as we Hate ourselves. We hate ourselves by, Comparing our lives to others, Hiding our true identity, Telling ourselves we aren't good enough, Not giving… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day to Me
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