Why I’m grateful for my family
It's that time again where I want to set my other work aside and practice gratitude. This is a task I'm taking great pleasure in if I'm honest, and I didn't realise just how much I have to be grateful for until I started this challenge. I'm also joined by Lu Lu Blue...
4 reasons why Blue Monday is the perfect time to admit you need help
Every year the media reminds us that there is one day in January called Blue Monday. It's today. It was created as a PR stunt by a lecturer from Cardiff who has since admitted that the whole concept is "not particularly helpful". Having a day dedicated to people...
Year of gratitude week 2: Spouse
It time to explore the year of gratitude again, and I'm so excited to talk this week about how grateful I am to have my husband! If you like this post then check out this post from LuLu Blue on the same subject. I don't think you need to be in a relationship to...
Year of gratitude week 1: Why start this challenge?
If you didn't catch my post earlier this week, click here to find out more about the year of gratitude challenge that I've decided to try out on my blog. I won't lie. I kind of decided to do this at the last minute. I was at my in-laws house over Christmas and I was...
Why I’m not dieting this January (even though I’m a size 16)
A few years ago I would've planned a fresh new blog post ready to go live featuring my favourite fat-loss tips for January, or how to 'get back on track' after Christmas. Now, I can't be f*@ked with all that. I still love eating healthily because it gives me the...
Why I’m making 2017 the year of gratitude
I'm always trying to be more mindful. I'm getting better at it thanks to the odd yoga class and learning to put down my phone once in a while but of course, it's all rather difficult. Learning to count your blessings is difficult when you have depression. I feel...