Legal Action against your Abuser UK

Hi all, I created a document for Domestic Violence victims with information about how to get a Non-Molestation Order against your abuser. I have a couple of years experience within the Law Sector and have utilised the knowledge I have gained. This is applicable for those under UK law. PDF document can be found here: LEGAL …

Body Image and Social Media

Social media has distorted the way we perceive real bodies yet most people are afraid to talk about it. Having an hourglass body with a small waist and big butt has become the new norm. There has been a drastic increase in people getting BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) surgery or going to extreme lengths to photoshop …

The Gratitude Journal: June 19′

  Hello you! The theme of this month: BEING PRESENT  Are you really present or are you just running on autopilot? Too often we try to effectively attend to multiple things at once. Many of us spend a lot of our day multitasking and going through the motions without being present in the moment. After a …

Comparing Yourself to Others: Tips to Help and Affirmations

    Have you ever looked at someone's social media account and found yourself comparing your life to theirs?  Suddenly your weaknesses are amplified and what you have is not good enough. Or perhaps you have that one friend who seems to have it all together and reminds you of all the things you lack …

Lack of Self-Belief: Personal Confessional and Tips to Help

  Is your lack of self-belief holding you back? You might want to create a wonderful life for yourself but a part of you feels like you are not good enough to achieve it. As 2018 is coming to an end I think it’s the perfect time to talk about something that can really have …

Social Media is draining: How to preserve your energy and keep engaged online.

Do you sometimes feel drained by social media? You experience days where being online felt more like an obligation than fun. However, it feels impossible to escape due to your personal and career goals.  We all know the importance of online branding and posting content frequently to engage with other like-minded people. There's a whole industry …

Loneliness

Loneliness has been the darkness in my life that always finds its way to haunt me. When I begin to feel like I've finally overcome it, I find myself feeling isolated and lonely all over again. The truth is I've always enjoyed my own company. However for the past few years I spent long periods …

Whilst in the shadows

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Gentrification in Birmingham, UK

Over the last few years, my city has continued to undergo some drastic changes. From luxury apartments, food stores, John Lewis, and a tram system, Birmingham's city centre is barely recognizable! Having the option to buy vegan hotdogs, or picking up a juice from Jo the Juice bar certainly beats the days of just Nando’s …