September's song slips over the hill. She's on her way. And as much as coffee dates and jumpers feed my soul, I'm terrified of summer's end. Why can't I have it both ways? The endless days of summer, alongside the cosy autumn vibes? Because the colours rust, orange, and burnt yellow are my favourite. A… Continue reading September’s Song (journal entry)
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10 Book and Film Recommendations for the Autumn/Halloween Mood
Book recommendations for autumn Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs (just read)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J K Rowling (about to read)Pet Sematary, Stephen King (will read after during Halloween week!)Ninth House, Leigh BardugoThe Graveyard Book, Neil GaimanClassic Fairytales (Brothers Grimm etc.)The Handmaids Tale, Margaret AtwoodCirce, Madeline MillerCarry On, Rainbow RowellThe Knife… Continue reading 10 Book and Film Recommendations for the Autumn/Halloween Mood
How to Enjoy Winter: 20 Good Things About Wintertime
It can be easy to slip into a low mood in the wintertime. S.A.D. (Seasonal Affected Disorder) is a real mental health issue, where the change in the seasons and the shorter days can cause us to feel depressed. I've suffered from this for years. However, if we try, we can see the good things that… Continue reading How to Enjoy Winter: 20 Good Things About Wintertime
Autumn Bucket List 2019
It's Autumn and the days are shorter and colder. I love this time of year in general, but I know for some it can feel a little sad, too. Here are 10 things you can do this time of year to enjoy the colder months: Watch Horror films around Halloween Have a bonfire; marshmallows,… Continue reading Autumn Bucket List 2019
How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
Let's talk about how to make the most of Autumn. It is officially Autumn time now, and for some that's great but for others, it's not. However, it's here and there's nothing we can do but enjoy it! Here's how I'm going to enjoy Autumn... Click to play! https://youtu.be/ObRnUSFAbnY Don't forget to like, comment,… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
How to Embrace Change: The New Season
How to embrace change and deal with the new season. It's almost Autumn guys and so the weather is changing and the days are getting shorter again. For some, this is bad news as it means saying goodbye to Summer. Here are some of my thoughts about this and how to feel a little better...… Continue reading How to Embrace Change: The New Season
Getting Back into the Swing of Things: Back to School Advice
Seeing as it's September, when many people go back to school or univeristy, I thought I'd talk about how to get back into the swing of things after summer ends. We've had our time of relaxing and doing nothing for long days, so now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get stuck into… Continue reading Getting Back into the Swing of Things: Back to School Advice
Spring Has Sprung & What That Means For Me
It is the Spring Equinox today, which means spring is here! I think someone needs to tell the weather that, though... Spring is my favourite time of year because it's all about rebirth, coming anew, and getting out of that winter slump. I find that I suffer from SAD in the winter, so I always… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung & What That Means For Me
New Year, Same Me
"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
“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
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