In the last blog post we were talking about Hacks to keep your small business on track and I spoke about the challenges I've faced recently. Today we are looking at steps that can enhance your small business in this collaborative post. When you are looking for some...
Keeping your business on the right track is a constant challenge, and there are lots of problems that can take your business away from the successful path it might have been on previously. If you feel as if you’re struggling and success isn’t coming as easily as it...
A bullet journal can be an extremely effective way to manage your life. It allows you to track everything in one place, which makes it easier to stay organized and keep on top of things. In this blog post, we will discuss five ways that you can use a bullet journal to...
I made it back from my solo holiday and I managed to write a few pieces whilst I was away. Going away was all about taking a step forward and recognising my healing process, you can read more in the blog post Solo Holiday Healing. I want to share with you this piece...
You may be glued to busy scheduled work or other stressful activities, causing you to be absent-minded or disoriented. This, in turn, can impact your emotional, physical and psychological life. However, there is an escape route for you. First, you must recognize that...
We should all be able to grin with sincerity and self-assurance because we have earned it. When we are joyful, it is in our human nature to laugh, joke, and smile; this is something you should never have to feel self-conscious about because it is in your human nature....
Are you looking to get into lifting weights? There are many benefits to weight lifting, and it can help you to achieve a wide range of fitness goals. Plus, you should find that it is an activity that boosts your mental health as well. It is also an activity that is...
If you struggle to find time in your life to get to the gym, or you want to save some extra money each month by giving up your subscription, why not embrace fitness at home instead of using a training app? I have been working with a PT for the last 8 months on my...
I made it back from my solo holiday and I managed to write a few pieces whilst I was away. Going away was all about taking a step forward and recognising my healing process, you can read more in the blog post Solo Holiday Healing. I want to share with you this piece...
I'll soon be doing something I have never done and that's going on a solo holiday. In February I shared a blog post about how I have been working through an identity crisis. I knew back in November that I needed to take space away from everything and everyone but I...
Finding my sexuality has been a part of my healing journey which has been an extremely challenging time, I spoke very openly and raw about it on the #AbuseTalk Podcast if you want to hear more. But I wrote this one morning when I spent some time reflecting. ...
I cannot explain what has happened over the last few months but this sums up how I am feeling now when I reflect on everything. Writing is once again playing an important role in my life, it's my own therapy. Deceit I think back and I can see clearer ...
Many people suffer from mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after experiencing negative events. While seeking support is one of the most important things you can do, there is also a range of small activities...
So you want to plan something big and special in your life? A once in a lifetime trip is an experience that you will never forget. It can be a trip to a faraway place, a new adventure, or something that changes your life in some way. The term “once in a lifetime” is...
The following is a piece I wrote a couple of weeks ago when I suffered a CPTSD episode as I woke up in the middle of the night. It's something a little different but wanted to share it with you. Trapped I didn’t realise that I was going to feel...
When it comes to buying a computer, be it a laptop or a desktop, there’s usually one extremely important decision that you need to make; do you buy Windows or Mac? If you have a bit of tech knowledge then you’ll know that these two are operating systems that are used...
Last year I went on a path to put myself first, put my own oxygen mask on before doing everything else. It was the most challenging thing I turned around in my life as I am so used to thinking of everyone else first, I came last. I didn’t expect that this would...
A good few years ago I spoke at an event hosted by Min Grob of CCChat Magazine. I heard Dr Emma Katz speak on something I hadn’t heard about before “Sexual Coercion”. It has taken me some time to digest what I learned that day and also to accept what had happened to...
There is a reason that books have been around for centuries - they are an incredible source of knowledge and growth. Whether you are looking to learn about a new topic or grow as a person, books can be an invaluable tool. I personally don't stop reading, I used to...
Being a parent is far from being an easy task. It’s a job that you’re constantly doing around the clock without any breaks. Even after your children are off on their own, you’re still going to have to be there for them to help. Once you’re a parent, the job...
Whilst I was in an abusive relationship I felt my life took a giant step back but it wasn’t until after I left that I recognised the damage that had been done. It was more than life been on pause, I would say I was stuck like life was on repeat each day. I didn’t...
If you haven't seen all over my social platforms, I've launched a Kickstarter for my upcoming children's book. I want to help our younger generation better understand the difference between healthy friendships and unhealthy friendships with the vision of it being a...
I decided to delve into the Couch25K programme and it’s taken me more than 9 weeks to complete it. The reason why I started was that I wanted to challenge myself to achieve a goal with exercise without focusing on just the weight loss. When I was in High School I...
As a writer I hadn't originally considered the importance of my own website and I struggled along with learning and creating my own for years. In fact, it wasn't until this year that I was able to take the plunge and have one made for me. I wish I had done it sooner...
It has been a while since I have been a part of a blog tour but when I was informed of this book, I couldn't refuse. Blurb When Ann-Marie Ross murders her abusive husband and feeds him to the pigs, she thinks she's got away with murder and secured the future of her...