Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.[1] I’ve heard a lot about meditation…. And yet I still didn’t […]
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3 Business books you need to read
Most of the books I read are non-fiction books. These are book that I read because I want to learn something, whether that is managing my finances, starting a business or be a better communicator. Well here is a list of 3 of my favourite business books that will change […]
Igniting That Flame to Hit the Gym Once and For All
For many years now I have become someone to encourages you to hit the gym, not necessarily to lose weight, although that is a reason to go, but for a healthier state of mind. Growing up I was always on the pudgier side, not that there is anything wrong with […]
How do you help the helpless?
Everyone will undoubtedly have to help someone who is struggling at one point in their life, whether that be from a serious illness, mental or physical, or even someone who is simply going through a hard time in a stage of their life. However, sometimes it can be seriously difficult […]
How to eat healthily at Uni
There’s no denying that healthy eating as a student can be tough. You have limited money, limited cupboard/fridge space, a shared kitchen – and you might not have the most comprehensive cookery skills just yet. But, as I mentioned in a previous post, eating healthily is one of the most […]
Lifelong Learning: Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks
Hello, I was introduced as a new Everyday Role Model recently on Facebook. Today let’s talk about lifelong learning. Lifelong Learning I received my college degree after I was over the hill. After starting and stopping college several times due to life getting in the way. I knew I did […]
The Art of Cooking
When I was at University I realised how important cooking was, until then I had gone by thanks to my lovely mum who had always prepared every meal for me and my family and I never really picked up a wooden spoon in my life. When I went off to […]
let’s talk, periods
Period, a word that makes both men and women shudder. For YEARS I have been completely bewildered by the taboo subjects of periods. Women bleed every single month for roughly around 40 years. That’s a big old chunk of time, so why are we struggling to speak openly about periods? […]
The Power of Vulnerability
Vulnerability has been coming up in every single area of my life recently. No matter where I am, people are talking about being vulnerable. It’s made me really have to stop and reconsider the power of vulnerability. I used to think that vulnerability was a weakness I never wanted to […]
My Top 10 Advent Activities.
Christmas is my favourite time of year. I love to get involved in all things festive in the lead up to Christmas Day to make sure that I am in the Christmas spirit. It helps now that I have children, because it is truly the most amazing thing watching their […]
Social Media Do you Spend too much time on it?
I am guilty of spending to much time procrastinating, especially scrolling through social media. One search leads to another and before you know it an hour has passed by and you have realised you’ve barely said two words to those around you. Recently I have found ways to switch off […]
Family Dynamics: Transitioning to Adulthood
It seems as though one day you go from being your parent’s child to their adult son or daughter. It doesn’t seem like much should change, but some things do and some things don’t. Adulting.. there’s a lot to it! What changes: It may no longer be assumed that your […]
Remembering things that hurt
Since I am working on this on September 11, I felt called to speak about past trauma. That being said, if this topic calls to mind something that is too painful for you to think about, I am applying a trigger warning to this post. I would hate to cause […]
A Letter to my Twelve Year Old Self
Dear Georgia, Everything will work out. These few years will be the most confusing of your life, as you haven’t found yourself yet. Don’t worry, as, in time, you will come into your own. I know it’s extremely hard to do, but let go of your worries and stop caring […]
Failing Doesn’t Make You A Failure
Failure is an inevitable part of life. Sooner or later, we’re all going to fail at something. But, it’s not our failures that define us. Imagine if that was the case- we would be a whole species of failures. I for one am so glad that that failing doesn’t make […]
Planning a Trip to Disney World: The Tips & Tricks I’ve Learned Along the Way
You’re lying if you’ve been to Walt Disney World and don’t think it’s the most magical place on Earth. It breathes magic. You can feel it from the moment you walk through the gates, and long after you leave. But planning a trip to Disney World can be a bit […]
Family Friendly Films you need to watch this winter
What’s better than on a cold evening, snuggling up on the sofa with your little ones and watching a film? Sometimes it’s hard to know what to pick, so I’ve made a list of films you won’t want to miss out on! Best movies for toddlers A bugs life Charlotte’s […]
How To Balance Life at University
University is meant to be one of the most exciting times of your life. I would say it certainly was an experience I would never forget. But there were elements to university that I didn’t get along with. I struggled to ‘juggle it all’. Looking back, I wish I had […]
Having fun on Halloween when chronically ill: Must read tips
What is your favorite part about Halloween? Is it the candy? Or the costumes? What about the pumpkin carving? What the case, this is a holiday with something for everyone really! I always manage to have fun no matter what our plans are. But I have a chronic illness. Yes, […]
It’s The Small Things
I’m not going to lie, this week has been a ridiculously hard one. It’s been a “kick you in the crotch, spit on your neck fantastic” kind of week- to quote Rachel Green. In all honesty, there’s been a number of times that I wanted to quit, just give up […]
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