Tag: blog
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Things I No Longer Apologise For
I realised that apologising for my existence and boundaries was actually just a way of making myself smaller to keep other people comfortable. I’m done with that.
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10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
Life won’t go according to plan. The life you imagined isn’t exactly how things will unfold. There will be detours, disappointments, heartbreaks, and unexpected challenges. But some of the most beautiful parts of your life will come from the plans that never worked out.
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Why Healing Isn’t Linear
We are sold on the narrative of ‘getting over it’ — the idea that if we just wait long enough, the pain will fade away like a bad memory. But the truth? Healing is messy. It’s making progress for weeks, only to have a random moment bring it all back to the surface. For a…
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I Stopped Scrolling and Started Living: What Getting Off Social Media Taught Me
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you need more—but because there’s too much noise? After stepping away from social media, I discovered something surprising: a quieter mind, a deeper appreciation for my life, and a passion I never saw coming. Here’s what happened when I finally stopped scrolling.
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Why Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Changes You
We all have a comfort zone. It’s the place where life feels familiar, predictable, safe. We know what to expect, and there are few surprises waiting for us. While comfort can be a good thing, staying there too long can keep us from growing.
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Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Scary: How to Handle Confrontation When Anxiety Takes Over
There are moments where setting a boundary feels less like sending a text message and more like preparing for battle. Your heart starts racing. Your stomach twists into knots. You rehearse the conversation over and over in your head, imaging every possible response and outcome. You know what you need to say. You know the…
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The Threat of The Room
I know what I need to say. The words are fully formed in my head, They are fair, they are valid, and they are completely necessary to protect my own peace. But as I look at the screen preparing to send the text or make the call, my body reacts as if I am walking…
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10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Motherhood.
Before I became a mum, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what motherhood would be like. I knew there would be sleepless nights, dirty nappies, and endless cups of cold coffee. What I wasn’t prepared for were all the things nobody talks about.
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Self-Care Hacks For Mums That Actually Help Fill Your Cup ☕️
We’re told to look after ourselves, but nobody explains how to do that when you’re running in broken sleep, carrying the mental load and constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own.
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The Loneliness of Seeing Too Much
Sometimes I wonder how people move through life so loosely. I watch them walk through a day without a mental checklist running in the background. I watch them ignore a tone shift in conversation, or leave a task unfinished without it gnawing at their peace. I see them exist in a room where tension is…