Finlay Games

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Many people don’t like mornings. Getting out of that comfy bed can feel like a chore. But, with a well-practiced morning routine, it is possible to start the day with a completely different mindset. If you want to transform your mornings and start your days off on a productive note, the Miracle Morning routine could be just what you are looking for! In this blog, I’ll share my personal take, on the Miracle Morning technique.

Lockdown Silver Linings Tag | My Top 5

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Gratitude is a powerful tool for good mental wellbeing. So, when I was tagged to take part in The Lockdown Silver Linings Tag, I was more than happy to oblige! We are living in one of the most worrying and uncertain times of our lives. By taking time out to find appreciation, for even the seemingly smallest thing in our lives, it can help to lift our spirits and take care of our mental wellbeing.

5 Natural Remedies For Anxiety

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If you are someone who experiences anxiety, you will know how exhausting it is. Trying to carry on with everyday life, with your stomach in knots and your brain full of fog is incredibly challenging. Anxiety isn’t just in our minds either. For many people, anxiety brings with it many physical symptoms too. There are many things you can do to help manage anxiety. Read on for my top five natural remedies for anxiety.

The New Normal | Adjusting to Pandemic Life

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I have been desperately trying to write something for days now. I have an essay to finish and a manuscript to write but I cannot seem to motivate myself to do it. As for my blog, there is so much to write about with the pandemic affecting everyone’s mental health. But, whenever I sit down to write, none of the words that come out seem significant enough to put together.

How To Start Journaling For Mental Health

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Are you thinking about starting a journaling habit but feeling lost about how to start? Or, are you looking to change the way you journal to focus more on mental wellbeing self-development? Journaling doesn’t have to be confusing and it doesn’t have to be perfect. All you need is a willingness to begin and keenness to experiment. Read on for my tips on what to write, how to start, and which journaling methods to use.

5 Powerful Benefits of Journaling For Mental Health

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I can’t imagine not keeping a journal. Daily journal writing regularly is something I have done for as long as I can remember. I have all manner of journals, notebooks, and diaries, going back years. Journaling has always played a part in my mental wellbeing, although that wasn’t the reason I started. It was only in later years that I came to realize the benefits that journaling has for mental health. In this blog, I will share some of the ways I feel that journaling benefits our mental health and wellbeing.

How I Got A Book Deal For My First Memoir

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In December of 2019, I received the wonderful news, that Jessica Kingsley Publishers wanted to commission my first memoir. In January 2020, I signed the contract for my book deal and my dream became a reality. I am soon to be a published author! In this blog, I want to talk about how I got here, how it happened, and what’s ahead as I finalize my manuscript ready for submission.

Managing Grief | 10 Grateful Memories of Mum

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It has been a year now since my mum passed away. It’s hard to believe it has been that long because it feels like only yesterday. I don’t feel like I have processed the loss at all. I feel in many ways still very much in limbo with my mum’s passing. The intensity of the grief has decreased, but the weight of it remains the same. Now, it is all about managing grief.

5 Essential Mental Health Tips for Students

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As students, it is important to look after our mental health. Studying can be very stressful. Having to learn new topics. Keeping up with the workload. Handing assignments in on time and sitting exams. All these things can all take their toll on students’ mental health. Then, of course, there is managing the ups and downs of life around study deadlines. Not to mention if you have a health condition you are managing around your studies. But, with the right tools, study stress can be managed.

2019 Self-Reflection | My Year In Review

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I am a huge advocate of taking time for self-reflection. Self-reflection, when done in a balanced way, is highly beneficial for our mental health. Moving into a new year is one of my favorite times to reflect. I enjoy looking back on all the experiences I have had, and all the things I have achieved. Let us travel back through 2019 together!

My TEDx Talk Experience at The Open University

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