God, you've made so many mistakes. I'm surprised you can still keep a straight face When you say that you're proud of yourself. How can you be? You fool, You've made so many mistakes. The people you neglected, The education you turned your back on, The jobs you were too good for, The story ideas… Continue reading Happy April Fools, You Fool (Poem)
Tag: self development
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)
Self-Appreciation Post: 16 Brags
*This is to remind myself that I don't suck quite as much as I've been telling myself lately. This is to lift me up. This is to show that I'm not a failure or a loser. And it's also, as always, here online to inspire you to realise the truth about yourself, too. As I'm… Continue reading Self-Appreciation Post: 16 Brags
Indecision, Crisis, Paralysis (Poem)
Don't forget to volunteer. not because you're a good person but because it'll look good on your CV. Don't forget to get a degree and possibly a Masters, just to be told that, you don't have any experience. Don't forget to work, get some real life experience. Learn about people, learn to interact, have a… Continue reading Indecision, Crisis, Paralysis (Poem)
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
World Book Day: 15 Mental Health Reads
These are books that I've read or want to read that relate to mental health or bettering your life (and in turn your mental health)... *Warning, some of these books may deal with heavy subject matter* Reasons to Stay Alive Notes on a Nervous Planet It's Kind of a Funny Story Turtles All The Way… Continue reading World Book Day: 15 Mental Health Reads
How therapy changed my life
Self-awareness The first thing that therapy did was help me to begin understanding myself and my disorders. Having anxiety or depression and not knowing what it is or what it means is very difficult. However, once you're diagnosed and taught what it means, it makes things a little easier. You can know yourself, see the… Continue reading How therapy changed my life
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
The Ultimate Hobby
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
My 5 Life Confessions
I'm a bit lazy I'm hardworking and a trier, this is true. But I'm also lazy. If people ever want to "do things" I often can't be bothered to. This is why I'm unfit. This is why I'm socially inept (among other reasons). I'd just rather stay sat on the sofa or lying in bed.… Continue reading My 5 Life Confessions
S. R. Crawford 