April is Stress Awareness Month, and so I wanted to talk all about stress: what it is, how it affects us, why we get stressed, and how we can prevent it... What is Stress (really)? In one word, I would link stress to overwhelm. It is when you're doing too much or thinking about… Continue reading Stress Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Stress
Tag: personal development
The Wrong Personality
The reason I'm writing this post is because last week, I retook the Myers-Briggs Personality Test to see if I was still an I.N.F.J. (I am). I asked my boyfriend and my sister to do the same. I think there's changed. But what I found interesting was something my boyfriend said, "Is mine a good… Continue reading The Wrong Personality
The Three Morals of My Current Story
My current work in progress is a novel about five young artists at an art school (university) in England. They've all got their fair share of problems and at the school, they are able to confront these and finally better their lives. I wanted the theme of Identity to be at the centre of the… Continue reading The Three Morals of My Current Story
How Family Affects Our Sense of Identity in Adulthood
*Part of the Identity Series* Intro Obviously, we know that our upbringing has a direct effect on who we are. In the Nurture versus Nature argument, I lean more towards Nurture. We are a product of our environment. I am kind because my mother showed me how to be kind. I am resilient because she… Continue reading How Family Affects Our Sense of Identity in Adulthood
Life Lessons From Bojack Horseman
I've watched Bojack Horseman on Netflix through to the end. I'm now rewatching it. Why? Because it is brilliant. It is real and raw and doesn't shy away from the hard stuff even though to many, it may be written off as "just a cartoon". So, here's what I've learned about life from Bojack Horseman… Continue reading Life Lessons From Bojack Horseman
What Young Writers Should Do To Become Pro (Except Education)
*Some of these things work for both young and beginners/amateur writers* *Also, these are things that are less obvious tips. Like it's obvious that writing voluntarily for a local magazine could help you, but what else? What else can help you develop in a less structured way?* Spend a year (at least) working in… Continue reading What Young Writers Should Do To Become Pro (Except Education)
What To Do When You Feel Stuck
What is stuck? Paralysed by indecision, options, choice Not knowing what you should do Not knowing who you are Feeling off about something but you might not know what Feeling dissatisfied, angry, incomplete, tired, bored, unmotivated, etc. Generally not being content *Firstly, a disclaimer. I am not someone who feels particularly unstuck for myself right… Continue reading What To Do When You Feel Stuck
GUEST POST: Ways to positively improve our body image and self-esteem
Hey everyone, hope you’re well. My name’s Chloe from ChloeChats and today I’m writing about Body Image and Self-esteem. I feel like this is such an important topic and something that many people struggle with. My story: Most of my life I’ve struggled with body positivity and I’ve often felt negative about the way I look… Continue reading GUEST POST: Ways to positively improve our body image and self-esteem
Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day
Self-love should be at the top of all of our to-do lists every day of the year, but in the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are some tips on how to love yourself this loved-up season. Pamper session Having a good pamper session is great for a Sunday evening, as part of a weekly… Continue reading Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day
List of Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
Traditional therapy may not be for everyone, I know, so here are some alternatives. Some of these are real, recognised forms of therapy to help treat mental illness or better mental health in general; others are therapeutic exercises or activities that many find beneficial to their mental health. Holistic therapy This is just a… Continue reading List of Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
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