Since being back at uni, I've been loving a few new things which I thought I'd share with you all. Writing these round-up style posts is as much for me as for you. It allows me to practise gratitude for everything I have right now. I hope you enjoy 🙂 Blackford hill How have I … Continue reading recent favourites
Hello everyone! Apologies for not posting for a few weeks now. I've been incredibly busy enjoying life back at uni with all my friends. In this post I just wanted to update you all on what I've been up to recently, as well as what the next few weeks (should) hold for me. The Highlands … Continue reading sunday catch-up ☕
In today's post, I want to focus on perfectionism. The often overlooked dangers of it, as well as the society that encourages it. Without further ado, I'm going to get into it. Perfectionism "a personality trait characterised by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding … Continue reading Striving for imperfection
Bad days. We all have them. Days where you look in the mirror and hate what you see. Days where you feel anxious without knowing why. Days where you just can't stop crying. Know that that is normal. Everyone has those days. It's how you deal with them that counts the most. In this post, … Continue reading How to deal with bad days
First of all - HOW AM I TWENTY?!? Some of my friends will be reading this and thinking: you're a baby, I'm turning 21 next month. But still. 20 seems so old! But also so young if that makes sense... I feel like there's a lot of pressure to have everything sorted in your 20s … Continue reading 20 questions for 20 years
In this week's blog post, I want to talk about the fetishisation of teenage bodies - especially female ones. This societal obsession with teenage bodies is toxic and, in part, perpetuates the "thin ideal" - and that's not okay. If you're a bit confused at this point, then read on 😉. Fetishising First things first, … Continue reading Fetishising the teenage body
In today's post, I want to talk a bit about writing your own narrative. What does that mean? How can you take control of your life? Is it just wishy-washy influencer stuff? Read on to find out my own thoughts on this topic as well as how I think it can help change your perspective … Continue reading Writing your own narrative
When I spoke a bit about my jobs the other week, a fair few of you DM'ed me to ask how I got them. There's no magic formula or secret tool for success, but I thought I'd share my own journey in case it's helpful. I think everyone's route is quite unique but rest assured … Continue reading How I got my jobs
Slightly different to my usual "things I'm loving lately" series, this is a round up of all my favourites of lockdown. Including: Netflix & TV shows, Podcasts, Music & Books. As lockdown continues to lift, I thought it would be fun to look back on everything that got me through. Hopefully it will also give … Continue reading lockdown favourites
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll be aware that I started a new job on Wednesday. This means I now have two jobs (social media executive for two food brands), as well as my own blog/ Instagram to run. This is by no means intended as a "flex" of some sorts. I just want … Continue reading how I manage my time