Self-care is more than what you see on the 'Gram. It's not all bubble baths and getting your nails did. True self-care is deep work and isn't always easy but it's so important for your physical and mental health. These are some of the things they don't tell you about self-care... Sometimes you have to … Continue reading What they don’t tell you about self-care
Mental Health
6 Ways to Help Heal Your Inner Child
It's likely you have heard people referencing your inner child whether that's from a psychological perspective or at Disney land when someone exclaims "my inner child is so content right now". Despite it being overused and often misunderstood it is an important concept. Everyone has an inner child. The inner child is a part of … Continue reading 6 Ways to Help Heal Your Inner Child
The best books on how to heal
Whether it's childhood, generational, bad breaks ups, lost friendships or bereavement, we've all got something to be healing from. If you don't, congratulations. You have won in life. Please tell me all your secrets. Something I once read, that always sticks with me. We are not responsible for our trauma, but we are responsible for … Continue reading The best books on how to heal
Five of the best mental health apps in 2021
I'm a big advocate on spending less time on your phone to benefit your mental health. At the same time, I believe there are a lot of apps for your phone that are helpful for a person's mental health. I think if you harness your phone and social media the correct way it can be beneficial to your mental health. With regular breaks, time away from your phone and downloading the right apps.
How to find a mental health therapist in the UK
It's well known that the waitlist to find mental health therapy in the UK through the NHS can be really lengthy and many opt to find therapy privately. I personally found great therapists this way, though I recognise being able to afford to pay for therapy privately is a huge privilege and it should absolutely … Continue reading How to find a mental health therapist in the UK
What ‘self care’ means to me
The words 'self care' get thrown around a lot these days and often associated with long soaks in the bath or a boujee face mask. And whilst they are parts of self care in a sense, to me self care is much less superficial and a little less easy to summarise. Processed with VSCO with … Continue reading What ‘self care’ means to me