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Caring for Carers: Acknowledging the impact of their support

June 16, 2022

Last week (June 6th) marked Carers Week 2022. While you may not have heard of it, this annual campaign does wonders for raising awareness of the responsibilities associated with caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and acknowledging the impactful contributions these individuals make within families and the broader community. In the UK alone, there … More Caring for Carers: Acknowledging the impact of their support

“What’s Wrong”: Changing my perspective on Mental Health

March 9, 2022

I haven’t written on here for a long time, I know. Not because I didn’t want to or because I forgot about my blog, but because I ran out of things to say. I questioned the value of my writing, my thoughts and my expressions. Normally, I try and write positively; to reflect on my … More “What’s Wrong”: Changing my perspective on Mental Health

A Story Of Resilience: Coping With COVID-19

March 31, 2020

I want to start off by saying that this isn’t my story. This is my observation of an individual close to me. An individual I love dearly. This is my interpretation and appreciation of their resilience during this time. The reason I wanted to share this with you, is to show individuals who are anxious … More A Story Of Resilience: Coping With COVID-19

The Great Escape: Quitting that job that drags you down

October 29, 2019

I resigned. With no job to go to, with bills to pay, with no clue about the future. I resigned. And it was the smartest decision I ever made. Ever been sat at your desk, working your ass off for 8 hours a day, questioning what’s the point? You get no recognition or appreciation for … More The Great Escape: Quitting that job that drags you down

Overcoming a Toxic Relationship

September 4, 2019

I’ve heard the phrase “toxic relationship” being thrown around for years, but never really knew what it meant. I certainly never thought it applied to me. I mean, I was happy in my relationship, so how could it? In my eyes, the word “toxic” or rather, a toxin, is just another word for poison. An … More Overcoming a Toxic Relationship

Travel: Best of Bali, Indonesia

May 31, 2019

At one point or another, every travel blog seems to do a post about the most famous island in Indonesia: Bali. The thriving nightlife, diverse culture and stunning white beaches makes it a location that truly has something for everyone. Now, I recognize there is already a lot of content out there that highlights the … More Travel: Best of Bali, Indonesia

Romania: Not your typical travel post

May 23, 2019

Here’s a trivia question for you: Did you know that Romania is a member of the European Union (EU)? They joined back in 2007, over a decade ago, but not many people realise they are… probably because they don’t care, which is totally fair enough, but bare with me. This is my experience of travelling … More Romania: Not your typical travel post

Finding peace in the chaos

May 21, 2019

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself”- Ralph Waldo Emerson… The pace of life is only increasing as we get older, get increasing responsibilities and adopt new technologies. We can no longer escape the constant and suffocating presence of others. With the majority of the western world having access to communication tools, it feels like … More Finding peace in the chaos

Abortion Laws: The epidemic of Hegemonic Masculinity

May 19, 2019

*warning: controversial content* I’m a feminist, whole-heartedly, through-and-through. But that doesn’t mean I hate men. What I do hate is the unequal society that perpetuates their superiority over women. As such, you can probably imagine my frustration when hearing about the recent bill that’s been passed in America. A common misconception about feminism, that thrives … More Abortion Laws: The epidemic of Hegemonic Masculinity

Quotes: The power of positivity

May 17, 2019

Everyday I go into work, write a positive or motivational quote on a whiteboard and leave it in the middle of the office for everyone to read. Why do I do that? What do I think will happen? What do I think will change? You might think that it’s wierd or strange or even naive … More Quotes: The power of positivity

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