Why your ‘New Year’ self-care routine needs to start today
Look let’s not beat around the bush. Christmas is coming. Depending on when your reading this, it may be nearer than you’d like to admit. As I’m writing this in October, I’m aware that many of you are December Deniers. You’re refusing to accept that the...
Boost your mood with these powerful feel good fragrances
Gardens make me emotional The smell of freshly cut grass instantly transports me to the seaside caravan park where I spent the sunshine of my youth. My family spent every summer there soaking up the Scottish sun (there seemed to be more sunshine back then)...
Fighting ‘the big sad’ one scribble at a time
I spend a lot of time scrolling. Instagram is where I mentally tune out, and instead mindlessly absorb visual data with varying rates of success. I drool over vegan milkshakes which overflow sensually from bubbling mason jars, and peer curiously into the...
Overcoming social anxiety – a five step guide
Contains affiliate links A few weeks ago I booked tickets to a free event at the BBC Academy in Birmingham. The thought of getting to hear my girl crush Emma Gannon chair a panel about social media was exciting enough, but getting to go for free was the icing on the...
Postnatal depression – a letter from my friend Amy
Mental illness is a huge part of my life - a powerful force at times - and I know many of you are in the same situation. Although I'm comfortable talking about depression and anxiety there are some conditions that I don't know anything about. I was...
Mental health clothing for when you want own your illness
Mental health clothing is my jam. You should know by now that I'm really into talking about my mental illness. In fact, I think it's pretty darn important that we ALL talk about it. We've been conditioned to stay silent on the subject for so long...