For those that know me, it is no secret that I am a bit of an enthusiast in terms of menswear and clothing. Especially as a student I always found it challenging to keep up this passion of mine. Particularly if I am trying to be sensible with my money […]
Parenting with depression: 5 must have tips
*CW/TW: This post is about parenting with depression, and there is mention of suicidal ideation. Read with caution. Are you a parent who struggles with depression? Do you find it hard to get through the day? That has been my journey for the past 4.5 years. In April 2015, I […]
my current playlists
I’ve never not got music playing. It’s normally on, far too loud, 24 hours of the day. With that, I have thousands of playlists to suit all genres and moods so, have a scroll through and hopefully find some new artists you like!! MELLOW: chilled vibes good for the bath […]
Why Your Mental Health Suffers When In College
Why your mental health suffers when in college? I know! I know! How does it not?! But is this not apart of the issue? We should not get ourselves to the point where we allow our mental health to suffers to do well in school. I was the main culprit […]
Success…. How do you Define It?
Classical Definition of Success Success is defined as “an accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” That sounds pretty clear cut, but also quite narrow to me. If that was all that was considered a success in life, I would have a lot more failures to check off on my list […]
5 Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down
Reading: the ultimate form of escapism. Any good book will have you lost in its pages, not wanting to put it down. Nothing beats the time spent with a good book and a mug of tea. Although, I must admit that I don’t spend as much time reading as I’d […]
Moving Forward
I’m sure that you’ve experienced moments in your life when you’ve felt that you were doing nothing but coasting. You live in your parent’s house; you go to school; maybe hang out with a few friends once in a while; and the rest of your free time is spent on […]
The Wonderful Life of An Introverted Student
What does being an introvert mean to you? It took until the second year of university for me to properly come to terms with what it meant to be an introvert, and what it meant for me. I should begin by stating that, being introvert means something different to everyone, […]
To The Friend That Ghosted Me.
It’s been 6 months since I last saw you. To begin with life was hard, I would often think of you, wanting so much to try and reach out. As time went on, it got easier. But I still never understood why you did what you did. I was too open […]
Get Personal with your Finances
Fresh year, fresh start! So, the year is wrapped up and we move to the next one with new resolutions, so much positivity and all that excitement to catch up with the peers again! But this time, let’s make it a bit different. Let’s not do the rookie mistakes with […]
How to Practice Self-Care
Taking care of yourself should be the easiest thing in the world. Yet, we all forget to do it or tell us that the happiness and health of others mean more right now. A lot of people put themselves last, sometimes helping others is easier than taking care of your […]
JoyBinge Ep 30 – Friday Filosophies
About JoyBinge JoyBinge is a place to hear news stories of joy, good deeds, and hope when the news gets too overwhelming. Join Kimmy and Sinow as they find reasons to celebrate, laugh and smile! This week, Sinow and Kimmy talk about the great JoyBinge break they have embarked on, […]
The Global Power of Football
Football: love it or hate it, you can’t deny that it has a unique power that brings people together. There’s something about the beautiful game that breaks down boundaries and unites people from all walks of life.
I am Failing Uni, How to Recover Quick
Attending a university or college can and will be stressful for anyone, especially for a student right out of high school or secondary school. I can truthfully say that I may not have been as prepared at I should have been. Although High school tries to prepare you the best […]
5 Tips To Reduce Test Anxiety
I have developed 5 tips to reduce test anxiety, so that you can be as effective as possible on test day! It is not abnormal to have testing anxiety, no matter the subject, What is anxiety Anxiety is an intense feeling of worry, fear and stress from dealing with everyday […]
Three Things I Wished I Had Known Before Starting University
Thinking about the academic aspect of university before you start your lectures and seminars can be extremely daunting. Here are the three main things I wish I had known before starting my degree, for any one who is about to start theirs. It’s overwhelming You’re aloud to feel overwhelmed when […]
Budget Entertainment Ideas
Since moving to London I realised that entertainment can be really expensive. These expensive can really add up and leave you with a bad surprise when you check your Online Banking the next day… I came up with a few budget entertainment ideas that will not break the bank and […]
Anxiety Essentials I Can’t Live Without
Over the years I’ve accumulated a number of anxiety essentials that I find useful or comforting during a panic attack. These range from things to help with the general symptoms I get to a few things that are useful for distracting me. Most of them I try and keep in […]
Managing IBS at University
IBS. It’s not a condition that we feel we can easily talk about. Yet 10-20% of people in the UK suffer from it. Let’s face it, us British folk can often get quite squeamish when it comes to talking about poo. Pardon the pun, but that’s a load of crap. […]
My Autumn Fashion Must Haves
There’s a number of things I love about autumn. The slightly chillier weather providing a reason to snuggle under a blankie on the sofa, the crisp leaves, the impending sense that Christmas is almost here. But perhaps, above all else, what I love most about autumn is the fashion. Here’s […]
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