Dear Donna, I hope you're well and that you're enjoying this gorgeous Autumn weather. I was hoping you may be able to settle an argument for a friend and I... We've both been messaging the same man from Bumble. We don't think that he knows we're friends and so it isn't as if he's actively choosing to message /…
I don't know which came first, me being socially awkward or the social anxiety. I have an early memory, I was maybe 6 or 7 and the girls in the class wouldn't let me join in their game. It was a stupid role play type game called Tilly. I remember it in great detail. I had to be the Teddy…
I'm getting married, to my best friend, in January. We gave ourselves 6 months of planning only, and here we are 3 months into this planning and of course stressed beyond belief but equally excited. I decided to do a little research for this blog by speaking to ladies who are already married about the things that stressed them out…
It's not the nicest of words, burnout! But sadly it reflects the state of mindset of how someone can be if they are consistently working and 'being busy' without giving yourself the necessary selfcare that I've come to learn in my 40s, is so important for a healthy life and a healthy mindset. MY FIRST BURNOUT Now I know…
Dear Cath, I have been meaning to write for some time but I didn't know how to start. There are some things I need to tell you. Firstly, be kind to yourself. The world can be harsh enough without you beating yourself up over something that's not going to matter in 5 years or even months. That voice inside…
Love me or hate me, that is the question. If you love me, then thank you. If you hate me, then f**k u. Omg lol, does anyone else remember this song? I remember making up dance routines with my primary school mates to it ffs. Anyway, that's not what this blog is about - it's about LOVE OR FEAR? That…
I've travelled solo a few times now, mainly Liverpool but also to Brighton. As much as there is a sense of apprehension surrounding a solo trip, there is a great feeling of independence and confidence when you venture out of your home town. The anxiety can dangerously spoil a lone trip away. In my case, I worry about my travel…
Our attitude towards being single can vary sometimes even on a day to day basis, depending on a whole host of reasons; what’s going on in our lives, our moods, even our hormones can affect how you feel. I for one am like this on the daily. On the one hand I can take on the form of a…
We all know baby showers are a HUGE deal in America, but in the last few years, the popularity of baby showers in Britain has risen massively, making them pretty common practice now. I personally think baby showers are a lush idea! It's a celebration of new life and a chance to get together with all your friends to mark…
I feel like I have blinked and we are heading into Autumn already, this year in particular has absolutely flown so far, and as we head into my favourite time of year I have started to reflect on some of the things I have learnt so far. Be present This is key for me; I often live my life at…