Voices & News

Working multiple jobs – surviving the woke world

We are now in the age that it no longer takes one job to pay the bills but now it can take two or even three to put food on the table. Why has this changed the dynamics in how we work and enjoy life, well there are many different factors some completely out of […]

In a world where you can be anything, be kind

  After the recent tragic news of Caroline Flack sadly taking her own life, I think as a society we need to take action against the kind of social media abuse she received over the upcoming court case. I will not go into details about the case. Firstly, it’s not my main point of this […]

I found therapy and a career by journaling

I was always good at writing in school but once school was over, I quit journaling.  Not necessarily for a reason, but I just moved on to other things.  Then, I got a chronic illness and I was filled with mixed emotions, grief, and sadness.   My solution – sorting it all out on paper. I […]

Monica Lewinsky – The price of shame

Social Media has created a “culture of humiliation” with cyberbullying now a constant in our digital lives. We all make mistakes in our early 20’s, but what happens when those mistakes are broadcast across all social media? Social media has seen an increase in public humiliation, cyber bullying, and trolling, impacting peoples lives both mentally […]

How self-reflection helps my mental health

I often look back on my life and think to myself how I have changed over the years, what milestones in my life help create who I am today. Some of those major life events include getting my college degrees, getting married and having my daughter. These were some of the happiest moments in my […]

Don’t take joy for granted, seek it out

Essential!   To identify them, seek them out, and fully enjoy them.  It is imperative to remember the value happiness and these extra sparks of joy can bring to our lives. Many of us know what brings happiness to our lives.   It may be time with family and friends, enjoying a new book, or cuddling with a beloved pet.  These […]

Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU

Valentine’s Day… bouquets of roses, boxes of chocolates, romantic cards….. Love is in the air and happiness seems to be oozing from every place you go and everywhere you look. In reality though, any love that you will find outside of your house is not as important as making sure you have self-love and that you are taking care of yourself. While Valentine’s Day has been commercialized into a day all about couples and gifts from others, don’t forget about the most important gift. The gift you can give yourself that day and every day. All the self-care, love, and attention you deserve.

When things go wrong, don’t drop the ball

What do you do when things go wrong?  When you lose your job?  Your significant relationship ends? Your family is going through extremely challenging times?  When everything seems to come crashing down on you? Does life halt in those moments for you?  Do you stop everything you are doing and regroup?  Or do you bring […]

You can help break the stigma of mental health

More and more people are talking about mental health which is fantastic, not too long ago we were told to ‘stiffen that upper lip’ or worse yet, ‘man up’. These are two sayings that I despise, thankfully though people are opening up more and talking about their feelings and what is bothering them. However, there […]