When was the last time you smelled the roses?

When was the last time you smelled the roses?

I was walking my dog yesterday, which, aside from still trying to figure out how to curb her barking insanely at anything she doesn’t recognise (advice in the comments please), is actually a very pleasant experience. Especially since I’ve now pretty much...
What to do when you’re scared

What to do when you’re scared

I’ll let you in on a secret, I used to live my entire life in fear. Of course back then I called in anxiety. It was the ‘in’ word at the time. I was anxious about everything – work, chores, friends, boyfriends, family, food, even minor changes...
Choosing to put yourself in harm’s way

Choosing to put yourself in harm’s way

This week I sort of moved back in with my parents. At thirty-one years old. Into my childhood room, which I spent the whole of last weekend clearing out of fifteen years of accumulated memories and junk (in equal measure). To make room for a two-bed house’s...
You can’t love a little

You can’t love a little

I don’t know about you, but I am pretty good at making ‘deals’ with myself – little bargains and compromises. I’ll do yoga today, but I’m feeling pretty tired so I’ll do it later, or maybe I’ll just do the sun salutes...
How to surrender without giving up

How to surrender without giving up

Do you ever feel like life is just getting a little bit too hard? Like you REALLY want to know what the secret is that all these successful, happy people seem to have that you don’t? I know that feeling. That feeling that creeps in and let’s you know that...
No-one’s perfect

No-one’s perfect

Most of you know by now that in my early twenties I had an eating disorder. It’s no secret and whilst some people have used that information to try to hurt me in the past, it’s all over my website so it’s definitely not something I’m ashamed...