10 reasons why it’s great to live Birmingham
This week in the Gratitude Challenge it's time to talk about the city I live in. I have to admit this made me a tad teary when I realised I had to talk about Birmingham instead of Glasgow (I moved here in July 2016) but then I remembered I have so much to be grateful...
20 simple ways to boost your mood when you’re feeling depressed
Sometimes when your stuck for inspiration it helps to have a go-to list of activities that boost your mood. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, I know that I have mentally taken note of what has eased my pain over the years. Here is a bunch...
Reasons why I’m grateful for the best gift I’ve ever been given
This week in the Year of Gratitude challenge the task is to talk about something someone gave me. I tried to find something heartfelt and sentimental that's been in my possession since I was a child, Perhaps a handmade blanket or a worn out old teddy bear? I couldn't...
How talking on the internet helped me overcome social anxiety disorder
Sadly, many people who suffer from mental illness feel ashamed to talk about how they feel and this just simply shouldn't be the case. It only takes one small step to ask for help, and just a quick chat with someone who understands can have a huge impact. If you know...
Why I’m grateful for my mum
This week in the Year of Gratitude Challenge the topic of conversation is my mum. I don't want to bang on about it too long because let's face it; we all love our mums. I'm sure you can identify when I say she's been there for me no matter what, looked after me when...
10 things you should stop doing just to please other people
When I was 17 I grabbed a box of the brightest red hair dye I could afford and went from blonde to copper one Friday afternoon in my parents' bathroom. It was the first time I'd thought 'fuck it' and done something on a whim. I kept it that way for a few years, but as...