Thoughts from the anxious mind of a wife, mother and one-time career girl
After I posted the advice to my younger self, I had a really interesting comment from a follower on Instagram. He told me that recently he’d been looking at this idea from the other way around, and had started letting his younger self give his current self advice. I absolutely love this approach - all... Continue Reading →
I often see articles and interview questions around giving advice to your younger self. It’s an interesting topic (and as an over-thinker, something else I can agonise over at 1am, as if my brain wasn’t full enough...) You often see responses like “be more confident”, “accept yourself”, “don’t let others take your power/bring you down”... Continue Reading →
A good few years ago now, I worked at a small design agency. Despite essentially being a junior role to begin with, I had to go through several interviews and a presentation to get the job, so I was thrilled when I got it. It was my second “proper job” after graduating and I worked... Continue Reading →
As an over-thinker, expectation vs reality can be a huge source of stress and anxiety for me. Back in the day, it would be the expectation of going out, looking fabulous of course, and having an elegant and sophisticated evening with the ultimate goal of finding a husband. Vs the reality, which was me blind... Continue Reading →
Obsessive-compulsive disorder - it’s a topic that’s fairly well known, possibly because of people’s bizarre fascination with OCDs most extreme examples. But talked about doesn’t equal understood. For a lot of people, it’s not a case of ‘I need to turn the light switch on and off 50 times or my family will die’. There... Continue Reading →
I've been thinking about affirmations, because I know so many people recommend this practice for self-care and working towards a more positive state of mind. Honestly, they're something that I struggle with - mainly because I find it too uncomfortable to say unsolicited nice things to myself...! Despite being quite creative, I'm a critical thinker... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard someone bluntly observe: “there are children starving in Africa, you know.” It’s a sweeping, and more than a little offensive, comment used by people who have zero inclination to empathise with others - the ultimate cut down of absolutely any problem or emotion that you might have or feel. But maybe... Continue Reading →
Alongside the rise of social media and its influencers, has come a glut of Instagram-inspired ‘motivational quotes’ appearing daily on our news feeds, urging us to “Be Positive” and “Be Grateful”, because remember: “We’re blessed”. On the surface, these little quotes might appear encouraging and insightful. But look a little closer, and they have little... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I had an inexplicable “ill mental health day”. I have no idea what else to call it. You know what I mean, when you just feel absolutely rubbish for no identifiable reason. I was grumpy, tired, sensitive. The kids always seem to sniff out weakness and pick these days to push their luck. I... Continue Reading →
One thing they tell you when you’re pregnant, is to prepare for really strange, lucid dreams. Well, the midwifery industry has clearly never encountered many really anxious people before, because that’s nothing new for me! Last night was a terror. The combination of pain, medication, missing out on fun in the gorgeous unseasonal sunshine with... Continue Reading →
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