“Only the old and weak will be affected” “Only a tiny percent of the population will die from it” “Vulnerable and old can just stay in, we can carry on going out” “It won’t affect me” “But I need to work to pay the bills” Just a small selection of things I have read on social media today alone. As…
I must begin by saying that I worked from home for most of my work life, which is quite ‘young’ by the way, as I only graduated back in 2012. Being isolated at home isn’t very different, it is certainly all about your mindset. The first and most essential step during these uncertain times is to stay positive. Optimism and…
We are either in isolation or in our own kind of lockdown. With fewer colleagues at work, if you are still in the 'office', and less social interactions, technology is enabling us to constantly talk to each other. Lots of communication happens through writing, and it is now normal to send and deal with an onslaught of messages every day.…
Stay Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. This is what the UK Government are urging the public to do. This is hard, especially when I’m classed as a key worker, as I work for the much loved NHS. I still have to and must attend work so sick patients can be seen. Now for me the hardest thing…
The majority of media representation around the Coronavirus is death, doom and gloom - but it needn't be a time of scaremongering. As communities rally together, and Italian residents host discos on their balconies, there are things we can do for self-enhancement. Learn a new skill It's said that you should find three hobbies in life; one to make you…
So, let’s face it; I am a very open person and writing about subjects that are a little bit more personal is definitely more my vibe. This brings me to have a very open chat about periods and how truly awful they are, well for me anyway. If you have been keeping up with my blog, you will…
Hey people it's almost Friday! Today I wanted to update you on my journey to fitness. If you have been following my blog a while you will know that I had set some goals back in January. One of them was to get fitter and healthier. If you missed it you can read that here. I have just made a…
Making yourself happy should always be your highest priority in life, and yet many of us, especially women, feel guilty for doing so. Well no more, I say! Happiness is such an important part of your wellbeing and your own selfcare that looking after yourself first means you are stronger in mindset with copious amounts of energy to give to…
Exercise is like Marmite. You either love it or hate it. The thoughts of squatting and lunging and crunching fills some of us with sweated dread. However, I'm on the other side of Marmite when it comes to exercise. I do love getting my squat on everyday. Not only for my health, but it just makes me feel good too!…
I know you may have read that title and thought ‘Be quiet Steph, stop moaning about your ample bosom’ But trust me, if you aren’t carrying them around 24/7 you won’t get it. I'm only 5 feet tall and I’m currently wearing a 32HH.
Some days, when my period is due, I have to physically hoist one arm under each boob…