Do you find dating difficult? I do. I see a lot of my friends (at any age) struggle with something that I’m sure you’ll also recognise: the need to be seen as cool and laid back about things, while still getting your needs met. What do I mean by that? Let me...
When I had burnout a few years ago, I didn’t understand what was happening to me. I thought it was just stress that wasn’t going away. Then I realised, when I am stressed, things feel overwhelming and “too much,” like I have too much work and too many...
Even if you're happy with your life choices, it's all too easy to get caught up in the "what if?" What if I stayed in that city? What if I had prioritised romance over independence? What if I took that job? What if I had stood up for myself better? What if I had done...
I spent the past month with my family who was visiting me during my travels in Barbados. My nephew is currently 6 years old and a beautiful mirror to how humans could operate before they get moulded by society’s standards. My sister is a great mum. Like most parents,...
During a recent trauma-informed course I attended, myself and the other attendees were constantly told: “Your trauma is not your fault, but it is your responsibility.” I know this may sound harsh, but bear with me! I believe that this is the most empowering line...
Last weekend after finishing a wonderful week-long retreat in the Caribbean, I got a call that my flat in London was broken into and burgled. The kind porter in my building sent a few images of my front door that was smashed into pieces with an axe. I could feel...
My mother would say I have always been an anxious person. When I was 20 years old, a psychiatrist backed up that claim and I was formally diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. I’ve been on antidepressants for the near-decade since that diagnosis. My anxiety is...
Movement is our natural birth right and one of the main pillars of physical, mental and emotional health but since the fitness industry has been promoting exercise, the idea of moving the body has become a trigger for many. I like moving because it helps me get out of...
We are all guilty of not sleeping enough at times, and we don’t think much of it. But research shows that lack of good quality sleep really impacts our health and the quality of our lives. You can eat a balanced diet, move regularly, and meditate, but if your...
I always thought I knew how to feel my emotions, until I realised that I was only willing to feel certain emotions--those that I deemed positive or acceptable. Everything else, I pushed down or away. There can be a cultural reason for avoiding certain emotions....
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