Acceptance starts with compassion

Acceptance starts with compassion

I’m going to be super honest and vulnerable now, and hope that those reading this understand that I’m human too. I’m having a really hard time with acceptance right now. Most people who know me would describe me as the most forgiving,...
An open letter to my indecisive self

An open letter to my indecisive self

Dear Emma, I know you’ve always had a problem with making decisions. Ever since you can remember you’ve been too scared to make a decision, in case it’s the wrong one. Your parents tried to protect you by making decisions for you, and whilst, yes, it...
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...
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...
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...