This is another post in the Get to Know Me series of January. Today, I wanted to share open and honestly all the ways I've felt I've failed, fallen, or fumbled in life and the ways I've triumphed. I am calling them "failures" but they aren't. Not really. But they are all things I've felt… Continue reading Get to Know Me: My Fumbles and Triumphs
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Why I shaved my head – hair journey
I have a buzzcut now. This is a massive change from the head of curly hair I've had for years. But I've thought about a "big chop" for ages now. Finally, I felt brave enough and took the plunge! I decided not to share a fundraising page before shaving my head because that would give… Continue reading Why I shaved my head – hair journey
Get to Know Me: My Mental Health Journey
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
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
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
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
Live Your Timeline
This is a reminder that we all have different timelines. There is no age or stage in life that we all achieve the same things. Some people will never do what you do, or what I do. Some people will do those things years ahead or years after. The point is: it doesn’t matter. At… Continue reading Live Your Timeline
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp
I have a member of my family who is struggling with their memory and independence. It came out of the blue and has shook our family. For this reason, I feel more motivated than ever to keep my brain as healthy and sharp as I can, for as long as I can. *This is not… Continue reading How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp
Summer is for…
Long books for the long days Flowy trousers allowing space Blades of grass tickling between toes Early rises to catch the sunrise Barbecue smoke lifting the air Cute picnic dates with your friends in the park Fresh fruit bowls outside in the morning air Lemon wedges and ice cubes in tall glasses, condensation rolling down… Continue reading Summer is for…
Why I Decided to Train to Teach Yoga (Online)
Last year, I decided that I wanted to train to teach yoga. I looked at my options, finding many in-person training programmes, ones abroad, and ones online. Because I wasn't sure whether I wanted to be a teacher or not, I didn't want to spend a lot of time or money on training. I wanted… Continue reading Why I Decided to Train to Teach Yoga (Online)
S. R. Crawford 