I'm sure you've heard of the saying that you should have three hobbies, one that makes you money, one that keeps you in shape, and one to be creative. I agree with this and I like the idea of it. However, I think there is one hobby that holds more power and should be something… Continue reading The Ultimate Hobby
Tag: motivation
Worrying About Depression Returning
If you've been depressed before, it's likely that you're like me and you worry about becoming depressed again. Time and time again, you over-analyse how you feel and worry that the depression is coming back, or maybe it's here, or maybe it never left. Stop. Breathe. This post is just as much for you as… Continue reading Worrying About Depression Returning
Time to Talk Day
#TimetoTalk Day 2019: Talking about my social anxiety and experiences with depression has been one of the most helpful parts of my recovery and coping. Back when I thought it was this dark secret, it ate at me from the inside. It isolated me. It hurt me. It told me that I would never be… Continue reading Time to Talk Day
Why Self Awareness is All You Need
How many times have you found yourself saying, "I didn't realise" or "I didn't mean to" or "why did I do that?" Common phrases, aren't they. Sadly, not enough of us are aware of the world around us, the people around us, or what is going on inside of ourselves. However, this can all be… Continue reading Why Self Awareness is All You Need
Oh January – Poem
Oh January, how you’ve tested me. Poked and prodded and tried to best me. Rejection. Loss. Fear. Sadness. Fatigue. Sickness. Frustration. All of it, inside me. All of it, weakening me. Or is it? Maybe, just maybe, it’s giving me strength. Maybe it’s making me better. Pushing me further. After all, never before have I… Continue reading Oh January – Poem
Things to remember at Christmas time
We don't get to receive It's not supposed to be about how many presents we get It's not a competition of who got the best gift Don't overeat like crazy just because it's the holidays If you can't afford a present, don't put yourself in debt to get it. The person you're getting it for… Continue reading Things to remember at Christmas time
Welcome, New Years…
I can't wait to meet our dog. The scruffy, fluffy, bundle of Joy That will make our house A home. I can't wait to meet The fans I've yet to gain. Book lovers and movie go-ers, That will scream and hype over The stories I tell. The ideas they'll have Of the characters I brought… Continue reading Welcome, New Years…
What My Panic Attack Taught Me
I had a (small) panic attack Sunday night. I was crying, sweating, thinking a million things at once, breathing rapidly, and shaking. My chest was tight. I felt out of control. And it wasn't nice. It wasn't fun. I hadn't had a panic in a while, so I did beat myself up for it having… Continue reading What My Panic Attack Taught Me
Looks Can Be Deceiving…
The reason why I chose to unpack this phrase "looks can be deceiving" today was because I was in my room trying to will myself to leave the house. I almost convinced myself not to go out because the weather looked cold and grey. As a freelancer, blogger, and author, I really don't have to… Continue reading Looks Can Be Deceiving…
Limits to Change
It's September, guys, and I don't know about you but I am feeling kind of like I've got a chance to start afresh. I don't know if it's because it's the changing of the season, or because we used to start a new school year in September, but for the first time I'm not sad… Continue reading Limits to Change