This is the second instalment of a series where I review all the books I read each month. If you want to read last month’s instalment, then check out the books I read in May. June was relatively light on reading since it was also the month I sat my…
If you’re looking for some hobbies to pick up in your 20s, then look no further. Starting something new can be scary, and it can feel like there’s no point branching out from what you’re already good at. But in reality there’s no better time than your 20s to pick…
In my post on How To Become a Happier Person, I discussed some simple, long term strategies to help you live a happier life. But what if you’re feeling kind of down and want to be happier right now? I know exactly how you feel, so if you’re feeling down…
My Wavy Hair Background According to Naturally Curly, I have type 2b hair. It’s thick and wavy, but as far as curly hair goes, it’s pretty easy to manage. I just wish someone had told me that earlier. I spent the first 20 years of my life battling with my…
When you think of life changing technology, you may not think of the products I’ve included in this list. At least not when there have been so many great technological advancements over the past few decades. But each of these three items changed the direction of my life, either by…
This is the first post in a new series in which I review all the books I read each month. May 2020 will always be the month I started to take reading seriously. I’ve always loved reading and I would pick up a new book every now and again, but…
Today is June 1st, making it World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. A few weeks ago I wrote Why I’m Grateful For My Abusive Relationship, in which I discussed my experience of Narcissistic Abuse. I didn’t go into much detail about the actual abuse, but I talked about how this experience…
We’re almost half way through 2020 and it’s safe to say that this year has been completely unpredictable. None of us have the same priorities as we did at the start of the new year. Everyone’s lives are completely different to how they used to be, and I for one…
Last year I was ghosted by a man I had been dating for six months. There were no signs that he was going to leave – one day he just did. We talked every day for six months and then suddenly there was nothing. Being ghosted after six months was…
Life can be very intimidating in your 20s. The realisation that your childhood is over and you need to fend for yourself for the rest of your life can hit you like a brick, but thankfully there are things you can do today to make life a little bit easier…
Lockdown has been difficult for everyone. The current world situation has been so devastating for so many people, but I’m not going to talk about that. Instead I want to acknowledge that things will eventually go back to normal, and to look forward to that day. Over the past week…
Many people around the world have made the shift to working from home due to the quarantine, and I for one have been struggling with it. Days are merging into each other and completing all my work in a space that was once associated with rest and relaxation has been…
Guest post by Elizabeth Shaw of The Strong Skinny We are starting to see a paradigm shift – one that challenges a life that many of us lived through and still battle to this day. Women of different nationalities, sizes, personalities, and ages are being shared on different marketing campaigns.…
Trigger warning: The following post includes mention of domestic abuse and violence. When I was 19 I fell in love with a sociopath. I won’t go into details on what happened here, but I left the relationship with a broken heart and PTSD. I know a lot of abuse victims…
I’ve always considered myself a night owl. I’ve struggled with insomnia my entire life, and as a child I would sometimes have to stay home from school because I hadn’t managed to get any sleep the night before. Despite my struggles with sleep, I’ve always loved mornings. Even when my…
Why am I sharing this with you? I just entered my second week of blogging, and I’m loving it. I’ve always loved writing and it’s been great to finally have somewhere to share my thoughts. But I’m the sort of person who always needs a goal to work towards otherwise…
How to blog more with less time. Publishing a lot of content is important for any successful blog, but it can be difficult to find the time to write great posts when you have a busy schedule. If you feel like you never have enough hours in the day but…
Having multiple sources of income is one of the best ways to reach financial stability, and often it can be really fun. However, a lot of side hustles require you to pour in a lot of time, work and money before you can start earning. Here are 5 side hustle…
Anyone who’s suffered from insomnia before knows exactly how frustrating it can be. Insomnia can take such a huge toll on your body, especially if you need to be up every morning for work. I’ve suffered from insomnia since I was a child, and at its worst I wasn’t getting…
Why is self care important? When you have a lot going on, it can be easy to forget to look after yourself. But maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself should be just as important as anything else in life. When we don’t take time to ourselves we can get stressed…