Self Care

A-Z of Self-Care

The term "self-care" is thrown around quite a lot nowadays, but what does it actually mean?

“So… what do you do for fun?”

It's the dreaded question. "So, what do you do for fun?" This is the moment you realise that you have literally *zero* hobbies.

Misc

The term Random Act of Kindness (RAoK) is described on Wikipedia as "a nonpremeditated, inconsistent action designed to offer kindness towards the outside world". Basically, it's when you do something nice for someone else, or for society in general.

Mental Health

10 Best Items for Mindful Sensory Grounding

Mindful sensory grounding can be used with pretty much anything, but I've put together a list of items that I find particularly effective.

Mental Health

Halloween and Anxiety: Survival Tips

Halloween can be great fun. Dressing up, parties, eating your body weight in sweets... but for those of us with anxiety, it's not always so enjoyable.

Mental Health

Music and Emotions: My Current Playlist

It's no secret that music can evoke certain emotions in us - some more than others, especially if they have some connection to certain events or situations. This can be a good thing, or a bad thing, or even a mix of both.

Mental Health

How to take a break from adulting and nurture your inner child

Every adult I have ever met (myself included) is essentially a large child trying to navigate their way through life, having varying degrees of success in pretending to know what they're doing.

Mental Health

Decluttering: Low energy tasks to clear your space and your mind

I think it's safe to say that many of us often feel bogged down or overwhelmed by clutter. This clutter can take the form of physical items in our homes, or it can be in the form of thoughts, feelings, worries, and problems in our minds.

Mental Health

Music Therapy: Songs to Boost your Mood

When I'm looking for ways to boost my mood, one of the most effective techniques I've found is to stick on some music and stage my own mini-concert for my cats! I just know they appreciate it too...

Misc