School dress codes have for some time been a fiercely debated issue, and one that I have some very strong opinions on. First things first, I want to say I’m not against dress codes. Throughout life, people…
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Someone who has a phobia of flying is probably the last person you’d expect to see writing about holiday packing tips. A useful combination of childhood holidays and more recent trips closer to home, however,…
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I’ve really enjoyed doing a body confidence month and can’t believe this post is the final instalment! As much as I’m looking forward to writing about a broader range of subjects again, this certainly won’t…
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A few weeks ago I put out an online survey which delved into our perceptions of our bodies, and the factors that may contribute towards these. First off, I want to thank everyone who took…
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It’s often assumed that social media is detrimental to body-confidence, and although in a lot of instances this may be true, I think to tar all aspects of social media with the same brush is…
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These two pictures represent a huge journey. In the picture on the left, I weighed around 8 stone. I was ‘thin’, which in society is often seen as a synonym for ‘healthy’. The reality…
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Photo by Ylanite Koppens of Pexels If you have a hobby or career which involves creating your own content, I’m sure you will be familiar with the dreaded ‘creative block’. In fact, I’m actually writing…
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Going to the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience. I’ve touched on this before, but it’s something I feel so passionately about. The ‘trend’ of shaming people at the gym on…
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Nail-biting is something I’ve struggled with for a number of years. It can be so disheartening, as you could be making a huge effort and doing really well and then all of a sudden, all…
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