Do you lack motivation? I do. At this moment, I lack the motivation I used to have. Motivation is key to get a lot of things done; we need it to get up and go to work when we don’t want to. For a couple of months now, I have struggled with being motivated as I was used to. If…
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25 Life Lessons That I Have Learnt At 25
What Lessons Have You Learnt So Far? If you are reading this today (23rd of July 2021), it’s my birthday! I’m 25. Well, actually 25+1, but does 2020 count?! So far, does this year count?! (I don’t think so, not yet anyway) Honestly, I can’t believe that I am 26 years old. I am shocked. Why, I hear you ask?…
Make Your Health A Priority, Always!
If anything that the pandemic has taught me is that you need to make your health a priority. When I say health, I refer to your physical (beautiful body) that you have to travel this world. Health is more than looking healthy. It’s about feeling healthy! No one wants to go through life where they are constantly in pain. This…
Lack of Sleep and Mental Health: What You Need To Know
Did You Know That Lack Of Sleep Can Have A Detrimental Impact On Your Well-being? I definitely have a lack of sleep! I can’t seem to get enough of it! I love my bed, and I need to sleep more than chill in bed. Throughout the pandemic, I got really good at chilling in bed more than actually sleeping in…
Fake It Until You Make it – How To Be Confident
Do You Struggle To Be Confident All The Time? Being confident in yourself is something that I hope we all can accomplish. I say accomplish because I believe that it is a task that takes time, commitment and patience to gain. Growing up, I struggled with my confidence. During my high school years, I was bullied for some time. Little…
How To Be Organized With A Chaotic Work Life
Do you have a chaotic work life? Recently, I started working as a support worker, working with young people with an experience of trauma and, in some cases, mental health conditions. The job itself is not for the weak. It is consuming and at times quite emotionally draining. If you would like to know about the importance of support workers,…
How To Live A Life Free From Regrets
Do You Have A Bunch Of Regrets? Having many regrets can be the thief of joy. Super optimistic people may say that you can live a happy and carefree life, which is easy to obtain. Let me break it to you. It is not! It is possible to live a great life, but we will all come across situations that…
Being A Support Worker- My First Week In My New Role
What Is The Role Of A Support Worker? The role of a support worker is to look after and provide care to people in need to cater to their overall well-being. A support worker aims to enable individuals to live as independently as possible. In some cases, support workers have to provide personal care to those who cannot do it…
Why Mental Health Support Should Be In All Workplaces
Mental Health Support Is Needed In All Environments Workplaces can be a source of stress for many, which may play a role in the onset of some mental health disorders. A substantial one in four people will have a mental health problem in the UK alone. That is a lot of employees. Many people may be predisposed to mental health…
Ways that you might be Isolating yourself at work
Sometimes, work can be isolating especially for a newbie Being back at work can take some adjusting to. Since May 2019, I have not worked a full time position. My last full time position was as a support worker. Although, it wasnt a standard 9-5, it was on a rota basis. It was a lot of work. Since then I…