Hitting refresh once again, Editia drummed her fingers on the kitchen countertop. The screen was blank aside from a circle spinning in the middle, letting her know that the computer was trying its hardest to connect to the outside world. ‘Come on,’ she muttered. ‘Come on.’ She turned slowly to the kettle, keeping one eye … More The Snow Moon | Writing
Last year, I got back into the reading swing, and I thought I’d give you a bit of an all-in-one review on all the books I managed to get through. Let’s jump right in. The Beauties by Anton Chekhov ★★★★☆ I’ve never read any Chekhov before, so this was a great introduction to his work … More All the Books I Read in 2023 | Books
Like many cancer patients, I received chemotherapy – nine months in all. It’s a difficult topic as it’s such a brutal treatment. When I was in hospital, one patient’s mother described it as a ‘good poison’, and that’s very much what it felt like. While it was literally life-saving for me, people may not always … More Coping With the Long Term Effects of Chemo | Cancer Tips
Affirmations are one of the most simple ways to start changing the way you talk to yourself. They’re positive statements that help you confront your negative thoughts, and get into more of a growth mindset. If you use affirmations regularly as part of a wider plan to grow your self-confidence, they can really help you … More Create Affirmations to Live By | Wellbeing
This year, I’m turning 30 and it’s kind of a weird feeling! When I was younger, 30 always seemed like such a grown up age. By 30, everyone had their lives together, and they were sipping on wine every evening with candles lit while they tucked into their very healthy dinners. It’s crazy to think … More On Turning 30 | News
The last few years, I’ve spent so much time on social media, I dread to think about the hours I’ve spent scrolling through posts! It’s been amazing for building a community and finding like-minded people, but I just don’t seem to get the same kick out of it that I used to. It may be … More Newsletters I’m Loving | News
I’ve always used writing when I’m in a bit of a low spot. Whether I’ve had a bad day, I’m feeling overwhelmed or my confidence needs a boost, writing always helps me to get clear on exactly how I’m feeling. … More 5 Writing Techniques for Confidence | Wellbeing
Going through cancer is hard enough. But trying to talk about it to your loved ones can be pretty tough too. Cancer is still one of those weird taboo subjects, even though half of the population is affected by it. The truth is that people become very awkward around things they don’t know too much … More How To Talk To Your Family About Cancer | Cancer Tips
My Kindle battery has recently died a death and I’m devastated to say the least. So when I downloaded this wonderful book from NetGalley, I knew I’d be doing most of the reading on my phone. To be honest, it worked out quite well as I always have my phone on me, and whenever I … More Becky | Books
Once upon a time, my morning ritual would look like this: And that was fine. I can’t lie – some days it still is my morning routine, especially if I sleep through my alarm! But when I discovered what a difference a morning routine could make to my day, I set myself up a Habit … More My Morning Ritual for Ultimate Confidence | Wellbeing
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