I think it’s inevitable in life that you’re going to go through some tough patches. Times when you’re unsure and confused, unhappy and out of sorts, unexcited and lack lustre. The trick, I’ve found, is to prepare yourself for those unpleasant patches by finding out what helps you get through them. Maybe it’s yoga, or […]
Let’s be honest, travelling isn’t the most relaxing thing in the world. I’m not talking about the experience of being in different cultures…lying on exotic beaches, browsing colourful markets, soaking up breathtaking views…I’m talking about the actual travelling part. The running for a train or losing your luggage after an 11 hour flight, or getting […]
Just over 6 months ago, I was talking to one of my university flatmates about all things self-help and he mentioned a gratitude journal that he’d been using for a while that he really liked. It was called The Five Minute Journal and it was a beautifully simple idea. You write in it for a […]
Over the years I have experimented with various journaling techniques and I have found them all to be beneficial in different ways. Some types are great for figuring out my emotions, some for keeping on top of my day to day life, and others for focusing on what I’m grateful for in life. Here […]
I’ve kept a journal from a young age (always along the theme of ‘Dear diary, today this happened…’) but it has only been in the last few years that I’ve started relying on journaling to see me through challenges in my life. The simple act of putting pen to paper seems to help me clear […]
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