And just like that, we have entered 2022. 2022! That is wild. The past two years have been filled with life lessons: lessons that have shaped me and helped me mature, be more grateful and has sown me how resilient I am. If you would like to know more about the lessons, I have learnt be sure to check out…
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Goodbye 2021! 5 Necessary Things I Have Learnt In 2021
2021; it has been a ride I am shocked at how fast 2021 flew by. The other night, I was getting ready to write in my journal, and I came across the journal entry I wrote on 31st December 2020. Check it out: So many things came to my mind; where I was mentally (I mean, we were in a…
Grateful to Make It To Christmas
It is me or has the Christmas spirit dwindled substantially from December 20219? With all that is going on, it is kind of difficult to be like woooah, each, Merry Christmas is here!But alas, we are here. We have made it and so we should be grateful. In a nutshell, this year has been chaotic and beyond anything, I thought…
5 Ways To Feel Content About Your Life
What does it mean to be content? Being content is the peaceful vibe you get when you appreciate what is happening. Feeling satisfied with life regardless of what is going on is hard, but it is beautiful when you feel content. I am content with where I am right now I haven’t felt like this in a long while, and…
How I Am Learning To Trust People Again
Do you trust people easily? For me, trust is something so precious and vulnerable. It believes that people are who they say they are; it is trusting their words and actions. It relies on them to do what they say and act accordingly within their character. Having faith in people and hoping that they will stay true to who they…
Counselling diaries: What I am learning from counselling
Have you had counselling before? Do you miss it? As part of my healing journey, I have decided to go back to counselling Why counselling? Because l like to rant, express myself and get things off my chest. When I was around the age of 20/21, I had counselling for the first time. I had roughly three or four months…
Overcoming Grief: 5 Tips That I Find Useful
What is grief? Dealing with the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard. Coming to terms with the fact that you never see them again, talking to them again is a difficult pill to swallow. It is a process that will not go away; grief will not go away but will become easier to cope with time. They say…
How To Take Accountability
What is accountability? Put simply accountability is the ability, obligation and willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions. Taking accountability may not always be easy, especially if you mess up in a significant way. Sometimes we need to save face, look good and act like we are perfect in all fields. But that is not realistic. As you enter a…
ADHD: What You Need To Know
Do You Know What ADHD Is? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition that impacts an individuals behaviour. According to NHS, most people with ADHD are diagnosed between the age of 6-12. It is a common disorder in childhood. However, more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD compared to a decade ago. Symptoms of ADHD include disorganization, poor…
How To Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
Being Uncomfortable Is Necessary In Order To Grow One thing that you need to know about growth is that it is uncomfortable. To evolve and become the best version of yourself, you cannot stay in the same comfort zone, doing the same things over time and time again. It will halt your growth. Trust me. Now I am going to…