"New Year, New Me" doesn't really work because as the clock strikes 12, we don't actually change. We may have been given a new calendar year, but we are the same people with the same problems and the same bad habits. I don't mean to put a damper on the new year. I for one… Continue reading New Year, Same Me
Tag: Mental Health
Different Ways to Live
There is a multitude of lifestyle options out there in the world. I've had so many conflicting feelings in my life since leaving college, and this is because I've been torn between what my heart says and what is presented to me in society. You see, in our western world, we can often get caught… Continue reading Different Ways to Live
How to Enjoy The Season
As someone who has had issues with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), I felt I needed to compose a list about how to best enjoy the Autumn/Winter season. If you, too, were looking for some fun ideas, here's a list to get you started. Collect fallen leaves of varying colours Find conkers Buy some new clothes:… Continue reading How to Enjoy The Season
“The Fall” – A Poem
For as long as I can remember, I have feared the Fall. That time, they call it September, when things change. The sun retreats behind the clouds. The biting chill comes stalking. And the days shrink away... Leaving only the grey. Then, I inevitably fall. Fall into anxiety. Fall into depression. Fall into self-doubt and… Continue reading “The Fall” – A Poem
Where Have I Been?
So, what did I do in South Africa, I hear you ask? Well, here's a quickfire list for you. It was so much more than this list, but I'm writing a book about it all, so you'll have to read that to get more details! I rode a horse in the mountains, overlooking the beautiful… Continue reading Where Have I Been?
Why Writers Get Depressed
Don't worry, this post won't be as "depressing" as it sounds. I just wanted to reach out to my fellow writers and say you're not alone if you've ever felt depressed. Because we all get like that at times and here's why writers suffer so much. Our work is under appreciated and under valued. We… Continue reading Why Writers Get Depressed
S. R. Crawford 