5 Ways to Cultivate An Optimistic Mindset

Optimism just seems to be built into some people. But while they make it look easy, it’s not always just simple for the rest of us to grasp. While I’m generally a fairly optimistic person myself, I also suffer from anxiety, so I’ve had to learn how to shake myself out of a negative mindset when I get stuck in an anxious rut.

Anxiety: How it manifests and tips for coping

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]B[/eltd_dropcaps]oth mental health and wellbeing have become very prominent topics over recent years and these conversations should not be, by any means, undermined or overlooked. 

Essential Oils to ease Stress & Anxiety

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince receiving my first oil diffuser as a gift for my birthday a few years ago, I’ve amassed a collection that grows each time I enter a Neal’s Yard. I simply can’t go past without being lured in by the fragrant mist. I choose a refreshing scent such as peppermint or eucalyptus in the morning, followed by an uplifting blend in the afternoon and a calming mix just before bed. Try diffusing chamomile essential oil at the same time as sipping the tea. You’ll be drifting off in no time.

6 Life Lessons For Those Who Overthink Everything

Whenever I’m feeling a bit burnt out or overwhelmed, the fear inevitably starts to set in and I swiftly begin to fall down the worry well. If you’re a chronic overthinker like me, you will know first hand how much of a vicious cycle it can be, how it can leave you feeling anxious and full of dread. I’ve found myself getting lost in my own thoughts again recently and it made me realise just how difficult it can be to break the cycle. But, I’ve started doing a few things recently that have helped me to feel a little more at ease when that all too familiar feeling starts to take hold. So today’s post is all about 6 life lessons for those who overthink everything.

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his New Year, I took the phrase ‘start as you mean to go on’ and ran with it.

Ending 2019 working in retail left me feeling a bit deflated. I knew that I was never going to let it become my life, but I’d graduated university in the summer and I guess I expected more. So, when the opportunity to venture abroad arose, I knew it was my ticket out of this slump and to somewhere I could really push myself.

Surviving the first month back

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]J[/eltd_dropcaps]anuary can be a great tume for planning, preparing and welcoming in new opportunities and ideas into our lives. However, picking up work again and trying to settle back into your everyday routine can be stressful and overwhelming, especially within the first few weeks back.