When I was 21, I got a tattoo that reads 'Gnothi Seauton' (know thyself). I'd learnt about it in my Psychology degree and it stuck with me when I was going through a lot of change (and ironically knew my real self the least). The great part about growth is that you realise it happens... Continue Reading →
Society has us believing we always need to be better. Weigh less, look prettier, earn more, sleep less, work harder, buy more, do more, be more. We're surrounded by advertisements reminding us of an endless list of things we need to own, places we must visit, gadgets we "can't live without in 2022". Despite what... Continue Reading →
At work recently, we completed an exercise where we wrote down three anonymous complements on a sticky note for someone in the office. One of mine I received: 'always happy'. Initially, I was taken aback, whilst mentally reviewing each-and-every interaction I'd had with every person in the office to see if it matched up with... Continue Reading →
Sitting outside for the first time this year, soaking up the sunshine and smelling the fresh scent of the grass, I embrace the feeling of calm. The last few weeks have been really, really stressful and there have been some huge alterations in my life. Dealing with these has meant I've been away from home,... Continue Reading →
From Seaside To City 