It’s been a while since I read a book that got me thinking as much as this one did. I picked it up in one of my favourite bookshops – Griffin Books in Penarth – as a Saturday morning treat, after hearing plenty of great things about it. Beautiful, heart-rending and real, Trio whisked me … More Trio | Books
One of my other resolutions for this year is to read 30 books – I read 26 last year & I fancied a bit of a challenge – and my very first book of 2021 was one that I absolutely whizzed through. Ya know one of those books that you think about all day until you get to read it again? Yep, this is one of those.
It is, of course, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. … More The Midnight Library | Books
When you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, your whole world feels like it’s been flipped on its head. Your priorities have suddenly changed, all your plans are up in the air and you feel like you don’t know your left from your right. I was diagnosed with cancer at 14 and people used to ask me … More How to Stay Positive When You’re Going Through Cancer Treatment | Cancer Tips
This week’s blog post is all about building a strong support network because having the right people around you is so important. Especially around events which can be quite emotional, like Christmas time. We’re influenced by the people around us and if you’re always being put down or find yourself surrounded with negative energy, you … More 3 Tips for Building a Strong Support Network | Wellbeing
Well gang, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?
I’ve been meaning to write something up but I haven’t found five minutes to actually sit down and get a post together so apologies for neglecting you, ya lovely lot.
Anywho, I’m back with a post I’m sure you’ll appreciate – it’s my favourite things for autumn, which also happens to be my favourite season.
So snuggle up cosy, grab a cuppa & have a read. … More 5 Things I’m Loving This Autumn | Culture
We beat ourselves up big time because of how we look & how we feel in our body & it’s not healthy to be criticising ourselves in this way. This week, I wanted to give you a few things you can start doing to move towards accepting your body. Let’s get straight into it. Stop … More How To Love Your Body | Wellbeing
Lovely people, we are in October already and my theme for this month is Acceptance. In continuing with this theme, I wanted to share a blog post about how to accept yourself, particularly after cancer treatment or if you have a chronic illness. How you view yourself has a huuuge impact on your confidence and … More How to Accept Yourself | Wellbeing
Look, I’ll be 100% honest with you here – life after cancer isn’t the easiest thing to deal with. You can swing from feeling on top of the world to feeling like your whole world has been flipped on its head on a daily basis. And that’s okay. Trust me, it’s completely normal. Plenty of … More 5 Things You Should Know About Life After Cancer | Cancer Tips
When you’re coming towards the end of your cancer treatment, your thoughts will likely turn to your plans for the future. That could include returning to your job, starting to socialise again, or maybe even throwing a celebratory party. Moving on from cancer isn’t the same for everyone. Some people find it easy and are … More 5 Tips for Moving On After Cancer | Cancer Tips
My university tutor once told me: ‘The Ancient Greeks were doing something right when they made Apollo the god of poetry and medicine.’ I was talking to him about the therapeutic effects of writing – how getting all of your thoughts down on paper can make you feel so much better. Of course, as well … More 5 Ways Creativity Can Boost Your Wellbeing | Wellbeing
Allie Morgan 