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Jan 5
4 min

4 important lessons I learned in 2019

2019 was an interesting year. Here's what I learned over those weird and wonderful 12 months.

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Dec 18, 2019
6 min

The self care regime I will be following this Christmas

Christmas is hella fun, but also hella stressful and overwhelming at times too. That's where self care comes into play...

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Dec 5, 2019
6 min

Caring for yourself when a loved one is ill

When a loved one is ill, it's hard to even consider yourself and your needs. However, this is why I think it's important to do just that.

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Nov 15, 2019
5 min

Taking a shame free mental health day

Mental health days are just as important as days off when you're physically sick. Let me tell you why...

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Nov 1, 2019
4 min

Caring for yourself after an anxiety attack

I've had my fair share of anxiety attacks, sadly. But, I've learnt what I can do to take care of myself when they happen.

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Oct 4, 2019
6 min

Ciao, adios, I'm (finally) done

Some people you have to let go of in life, and here's how I've let go of those people in my life.

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Sep 18, 2019
6 min

Get real

Sometimes, we have to be cruel to be kind to ourselves. That includes a reality check on life.

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Sep 3, 2019
4 min

Why I'm not ashamed to take antidepressants

With so much stigma around antidepressants, here's why I'm not ashamed to admit I'm on them.

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Aug 16, 2019
3 min

(Wo)man's best friend

Dogs are powerful creatures, and this is the difference they've made to my mental health.

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Jul 2, 2019
6 min

Grievin' hell

Losing a relative is bloody hard. So, here's how I've coped with loss over the years.

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May 18, 2019
6 min

Self- care when you're depressed as hell

Depression can really knock you on your arse, that's why trying to maintain some level of self care might be a lifeline for some.

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May 11, 2019
3 min

Social spring clean

I love following new people on social media but, sometimes, it's worth exploring the unfollow button too.

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Apr 22, 2019
3 min

Unhinged

The reasons why I decided to turn my back on online dating.

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Mar 31, 2019
4 min

Mum knows best

Aren't mums great? They know the answer to everything. That's why I asked my mum what self care advice she has for me and, maybe, for you.

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Mar 1, 2019
4 min

The N word

We're all told to say yes more. But, sometimes, we have to learn to say no too.

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Feb 23, 2019
2 min

The back story

You're probably wondering why I've decided to base a whole blog on self-care, of all the things I could have chosen. If the last 12 month...

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