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 →
"Our painful experiences can and will serve as trampolines, launching us into our next level in life." It’s funny how life-changing events never appear to be life-changing whilst you’re going through them. You take each day at a time, learn new information, make or change opinions, alter your perspective, react to events, make small... 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 →
For a 5ft2 pint-sized person, I sure used to drink a lot of wine. I’ve never been the go-out-every-weekend-and-do-shots-in-nightclubs kind of person, but since I turned 20 (five years ago) you’d rarely see me after 18:00 without a glass of wine in my hand. This was just a part of my evening routine: get home from... Continue Reading →
My favourite Christmas tradition is to wake up early whilst the rest of the house sleeps on, shrouded in darkness. I pad downstairs in my dressing gown and slippers and turn on the Christmas tree lights, breathe in its piney scent and watch the lights twinkle lazily, hearing only the reliant ticking of the clock.... Continue Reading →
I stumbled upon this brilliant article, written by Kevin Kelly, on WordPress recently: https://kk.org/thetechnium/68-bits-of-unsolicited-advice/? Take five minutes this morning to read the full article - I promise you'll find one thing that you needed to hear today. If you don't have five minutes, have some of my favourites: "If you desperately need a job, you... Continue Reading →
From Seaside To City 