For most of my adult life I have struggled with depression and anxiety, something I find hard to say out loud at times. I believe it began late in my teens, but it was a build up from childhood. I grew up in a household that included my mother, sister, […]
Well being
Let’s Get Physical!
“Get your workout done and you’ll feel so much better afterwards!” We’ve all heard this phrase before, haven’t we? International studies and research has shown that this phrase is actually VERY accurate. However, more often than not, we associate physical activity and exercise with how we look. As a result, we make […]
The Value of Blogging While at University
There’s so much to be gained from blogging. If only I had known earlier how valuable it would be to me personally, at school, and in my career.
Why Does Mental Illness continue to be Stigmatized?
Recently I had the time and urge to watch the television series Homeland on Hulu. A show that has been off the air for a few years now but one that I truly missed out until now. The main character Carrie Mathison a CIA agent who fights to keep America […]
The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Living in the 21st century Social Media has become a part of our daily lives, as we use it to keep in touch with just about everything from followers, friends and family, the news and basically anything that goes on in the world today. For some Social Media is the […]
Why Its Important to Listen to Your Own Voice!
Today we live in a world of social media, media and influencers who do everything in their power to influence how we view ourselves, how we should live our life and what we should consider as important. At times this angers me as someone who writes blogs for Need to […]
Why starting a blog in college can help your mental health
There are a few reasons why you should start a mental health blog in college that you should know! I am sure by now you have read a blog that solved a problem for you or informed you of a topic you have little knowledge of. If you believe you […]
Five easy tricks that help you reach your goals this year
Reaching your goals can be the toughest part of any year. I found five easy tricks that help you reach the goals you’ve set yourself. “A dream written drown with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by actions makes […]
Smoothies on a Budget
I’m sure we all know that smoothies are a great source of nutrition and so versatile, but creating smoothies on a budget isn’t always easy. They make perfect on-the-go breakfasts, convenient snacks and can be the ideal sweet craving quencher! However, we’re also well aware of how pricey they can […]
27 Lessons
Today I’m sharing a post that I wrote earlier this year on my 27th birthday. It’s one of my favourite posts that I’ve written in my last year of blogging – I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It’s a list of 27 things […]
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