Lifestyle and Mental Health Blog
What do you do when you cut your finger or graze your knee? You reach for the first aid kit, right? You look after your body, nurture yourself and stop it from being in pain. Turns out this concept really works for mental health too! As mental health and stress related issues are on the [...]
Journaling for Self-esteem is a fantastic way to improve your mood regarding yourself, your mental health and your body. By getting any negative thoughts out and letting in more positive thoughts into your life, you will feel your spirits being lifted. Not sure what to write? I've got you covered. Here are 30 journal prompts [...]
Following on from my Self Care Tips for Winter - Part #1, here are another 3 examples of how to take care of yourself this winter. These all set the foundations for creating that equilibrium in your body and mind that help you achieve that maximum feeling of well-being. Take the time to really tune [...]
The start of the New Year is a perfect time to make a change, to set goals and challenge yourself to things that you never thought you would or even could do. It's the time of year for reflecting on the previous year and seeing what new things you want to bring into the New [...]
Follow me whilst I embark on a Wellness Challenge (Project Reset) to become the strongest I've ever been Psychologically, emotionally and physically. It's going to be a journey of self kindness, dedication and self development. There will be highs and lows but it is a challenge that I'm ready to take on to become the [...]
Winter is here and with it comes busier schedules, colder weather, and shorter days. In the blink of an eye, the holidays will be here, and we’ll be wrapping up another year. Winter is a natural time for reflection and gratitude and it provides some special opportunities to practice self care in order to help [...]
Autumn is finally here... Let's dance in the rain, let's run through the leaves and let's be grateful for the air that we breathe! Even though the colder weather has now hit us, everything else about Autumn screams out warmth and positivity. The crisp air makes us get out our big cosy jumpers, hats, scarves [...]
There is always light in the darkest of placesThere is always hope when you fall to piecesThere is always a gentle hand to keep you safe and pick you up when you fall down.There is always a shadow that you can follow,that will help you turn your world around.There is always a path that will [...]
Leaves dance a ballet in the billowing winds,Snowflakes glisten as they float to our skin.Rain drops sparkle as they fall from the skyand the sunshine that beats down, brings everyone alive.The true beauty of nature is brightened by a rainbowand the magic of its colours are, truly, delightful.Rainbows represent hope, love and compassion;and smiles, awe [...]
The magic of Christmas is a special time of yearFrom the old to the youngand to the loved oneswe hold dear. Through wintery scenes andhigh spirits inside,warmth, joy and laughterare created tonight. The twinkling starsthat cast through the nightbring with it talesfull of delight.Tales of miracles and magic alikebring this festive seasoncompletely alight. Snowflakes glisten [...]
There's no place to sufferno going awayIt's dark in hereall of my days.Nothing to feeland nothing to seeexcept for the haze that is following me.Everything feels wrongbut nothing seems realeverything's distorted and out of focus to me.No shining lights or kind words felt,the beauty of life is wasted on me.I feel nothing inside and I'm drifting [...]