Category: Blog
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When ‘life’s too short’ stops you from living
Hello everyone! Wow it’s been a while since I’ve written on here, which seems to be the starting sentence for the most ‘recent’ blogs. In short, I’ve felt like I haven’t been able to write about anything positive to do with mental health, when there are often times I’m really battling with it. It would…
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5 ways I look after my mental health in 2025
I think I’ve always been wired to deal with difficult situations in destructive ways. From being a child and teenager who felt unable to talk about inner demons, and hid my struggles under a grin, to a 20-year old whose cover-up shattered into pieces upon the breakdown of a relationship, the loss of my grandfather…
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The early 30s struggle
When I was 15 years old, I wanted to be 18 so I could learn how to drive, choose my A Levels in a naive attempt to think that would help me figure out life and of course, be legally allowed to drink. When I turned 18 years old, I wanted to be 21 because…
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Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers to Boost Mental Health
HOLD YOUR HORSES I’M WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AGES HOORAY. Why? Well, the writing cloud has lifted today, and I felt inspired by my friend who has just booked a trip to Thailand. Jealous and inspired that is 😉 Now that it’s coming up for Christmas and Chanukah (keeping my Jew…
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Beat the Winter Blues: Tips for When You’re Unable to Travel
Hello reader. I am ill. I am feeling sorry for myself. I am wrapped in a blanket, unable to speak and still in my pyjamas. Actually, I was going to name this blog ‘I feel like sh*t, so I wrote a blog’ but thought that wouldn’t do very well with SEO. Instead, like any British…
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Summer’s Challenge: Managing fitness after an eating disorder
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders Hey folks, It’s going to be a short but sweet post today. I’m currently feeling the endometriosis pangs and haven’t actually slept a wink so that’s been all fun and games but I feel an urge to write about how I’m feeling so, despite the fact my website still isn’t 100%…
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Strength in Struggle: 5 Life Lessons Inspired By My Parents’ Resilience
There are three very important awareness dates or weeks in the calendar that I ensure I’ve prepped for in advance. 1 is of course Christmas, because despite being as far from Christian as you could possibly get, I can think of nothing better than lying in my PJs for two days straight, stuffing myself on…
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How to Start Backpacking: A Beginner’s Guide to Travelling & Maintaining Mental Wellness
Backpacking offers a unique way to connect with nature, explore cultures, and challenge oneself. While it may seem daunting, with the right preparation and mindset, anyone can start this rewarding journey. Discover how to prioritise mental wellness while embarking on your backpacking adventure.
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My journey with grief
I’ve experienced grief many times in my life. When I was 4 years old, I learnt what grief was after my Dad lost his brother. I couldn’t understand it of course, but I have vivid memories of my Dad howling on the sofa for many nights. All I could do was gingerly pat his arm,…
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The Anxiety Escape: 3 Ways That Travelling Transformed my Mindset
This week commencing Monday 15th May 2023 kickstarts Mental Health Awareness Week, a week and initiative dedicated to spreading awareness of mental illness and highlighting the support available for those struggling. The theme of the week this year will be ‘anxiety’, something I’ve dealt with and continue to deal with in various forms. As promised,…