From Parliament To Pub
Despite only living an hour out of London, and commuting there for 15 years, I still get a little touristy. So when the fantastic Dr Raja Gangopadhyay invited me to attend his event at the House…
Tag: mindfulness
A Beginner’s Guide To Card Making
I’m not arty. Let’s just get that out there. Creative, yes, in terms of writing. But artistic ability? Put it this way, my three year old can draw better stick figures than me. But an…
Can Creativity Encourage Good Mental Health?
It’s widely believed that there is often a connection between creative occupations and mental health difficulties, both historically in terms of some of our most famous artists and writers, and more recently when we look at…
Am I Sick Or Sad? Managing Emotions After PND
I’ve been sad a lot lately. Life has thrown us a few curve balls this year and 2016 hasn’t been quite what I hoped for or expected. It’s hard when life doesn’t go your way…
Five Ways To Feel More Happy
I should start with a disclaimer. I am by no means an endlessly sunny, positive person with beams of joy shining out of my face. In fact, people who know me in real life may…
How To Entertain The Family With Colouring Books
Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by www.colouringbooks.org.uk. Who doesn’t love colouring? It is cathartic, allowing you to go back to a younger age (as an adult) where you had little to worry about.…
The Importance of Treating Yourself – A Wonderful Giveaway from Blossoming Gifts
Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of self-care. As a parent, we spend a huge amount of time taking care of others and often forget that we deserve treats too – perhaps now…
Book Review: Combining Colouring & Mindfulness with …And Relax
It was my birthday this weekend and I’m feeling particularly relaxed after a facial and massage today however I’m here to talk about something else I’ve been finding really therapeutic this week – this fab…
Why I Gave Up Fighting Anxiety
At 8am every single morning a recurring note pops up on my iPhone that says “Read Me”. Once opened it reads: “You won’t be cured today, so don’t expect to be, don’t fight for that,…
Six Reasons Adult Colouring Is Good For The Mind
When I first began struggling very badly with anxiety, during the time I was suffering from PND, I hunted for anything that could calm my nerves a little, albeit temporarily. My usual favourite pastime –…