September is Self Improvement Month. Defined as ‘the improvement of one’s knowledge, status or character by one’s own efforts’, self improvement is all about levelling up but on your own terms. There are countless self-improvement articles on the internet, and you can follow every single rule or tip the expert has, but if you aren’t…
What Is Gaslighting?
Netflix’s Dirty John is back, and this series is an absolute masterclass in gaslighting. Season 2 focuses on another crime story – that of mother of four, Betty Broderick, who murdered her ex husband Dan and his new wife Linda. In each episode, we see gaslighting in a different (and very extreme!) form. You may…
10 Easy Ways To Relax Your Mind And Body
Today (August 15th) is National Relaxation Day. Relaxation is the best form of self-care. It promotes a calmer mind and positive energy, which in turn makes you feel happier. The events of 2020 have highlighted the need for all of us to prioritise our health and wellbeing. Self-care has taken on a whole new meaning….
Here Are Five Black-Owned Etsy Shops You Need to Know About
Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in America, protests have erupted across the world as people demand an end to systemic racism and police brutality. As someone who remembers the outrage when Trayvon Martin lost his life in 2012, back then the Black Lives Matter movement was…
Here Are 5 Tips To Help You Be More Efficient While Working From Home
Before COVID-19 changed our lives, working from home a few times a month was something most professionals did in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance. In the UK, we are in our fifth month of lockdown and many offices remain closed. The switch from the traditional working week to what seems like a semi-permanent…
How To Keep Your Teeth Clean And Healthy
Our teeth play such an important role in our lives – good oral hygiene can prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. It can even help you fend off medical disorders. In this post, I’m going to be sharing a few tips on how to keep your teeth clean: Invest in a good toothpaste…
Here Are Some Tips Women Can Use To Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle
Contrary to what many believe, millennials are concerned about the environment. There are a variety of practices and lifestyle choices that have been adopted by our generation. Whether we commit to a new way of living fully or partially, we are all doing our best to have a positive impact on the world that we…
The Jewellery Collections You Need To Know About
We’ve all seen at least a few huge diamonds in the media, usually worn by Hollywood A-Listers and when an actress is out to receive an award or attending a premiere, she will be adorned with her best jewellery, knowing that she will be in the spotlight. Who knows the value of all this jewellery,…
5 Must-See TED Talks That Will Inspire You
TED talks are one of the most accessible sources of education and inspiration online. There’s a TED talk for almost every single topic. As we enter month four of lockdown (yes, it really has been four months), it’s normal to feel a little uninspired and demotivated. The emergence of COVID-19 has given many people the…
Here Are The Things I’d Tell Anyone About Turning 30
On Saturday, June 20, I will turn 30. Life is a process, and what it has taught me over the past ten years is that there’s no manual every person must follow in order to ‘succeed’ at life. Life is what you make it. I’d been dwelling on this post for some time: thinking about…