“New year, new me”… the official cliché of January. It kind of reminds me of “tonight Matthew, I’m going to be…” whilst taking a swift heel swoop towards the back, exiting and re-entering through the smoke as Whitney Houston. Or Elton John. Take your pick. That’s often the amount of change/magic required to completely transform … Continue reading New Year, Fresh Hope!
One thing Bulimia is not…
Any less serious than Anorexia. Female sufferers with Bulimia are 7 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. The scary thing is, that used to just be a statistic to me. Like… hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards. Or… rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Except, I’ve felt … Continue reading One thing Bulimia is not…
Brain and Body Image Battles through Bonfire Week…
Every blast and crackle of a firework this year, felt like another reminder of the pain that was dragging me further under the slippery Autumn leaves. Under a wonky pavement slab somewhere, a muddy hole in November. The screeching, mousy ‘pow’s in the sky of celebration no longer the feelings of bringing us closer… instead, … Continue reading Brain and Body Image Battles through Bonfire Week…
3 Tips for a Happier Life That I Can FINALLY Relate To!
How many times have you had a cheeky ‘Google’ search asking how you can change a part of you, or your life, to feel happy? Whether that’s scrolling on your phone during a lunch break on a speedy trek for the answer, on a bus journey, or waiting in a queue… the internet makes it … Continue reading 3 Tips for a Happier Life That I Can FINALLY Relate To!
3 Simple Ways We Can Reduce Our Chances of Depression Through the Autumn….
I don’t know if you’ve always thought it too, but Americans and Australians seem all-round happier people than us Brits (and whatever country you live with a famously colder climate). No doubt about it. Their glowing grins, fizzing energy… it’s like their tans and floaty clothes are shields from all the bad stuff. No straws … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways We Can Reduce Our Chances of Depression Through the Autumn….