*Disclaimer* My views expressed in this post are purely based on my own knowledge and experience of alcohol. In no way am I trying to change people’s attitudes towards drinking, but more provoke thought/conversation about an aspect of socialising that has a prevalent presence in Irish society. The day after this post is published, I’ll […]
8.42am – I post a picturesque snap on Instagram from my early morning run, of autumn leaves and sunrise, captioned “no better way to start the day”. There’s no mention of how it took me 40 minutes to get out of bed that morning, physically and mentally crippled with anxiety from the very moment I […]
Remember in September when I vowed to make some major lifestyle changes and kick my shockingly bad eating habits? Well, just like most things in life, things seldom follow the plan you imagined and I guess you could say I ‘failed’ miserably, but I prefer to look at it as a learning curve. In my […]
We all experience periods in our lives, when nothing seems to go according to plan and even the slightest upsets will have you feeling overwhelmed and shaken. When you’re going through a rough patch, it’s so important to take the time to look after yourself and address your own needs before you tackle anything else. […]
Last month, I finally ticked off a bucket list entry that I’ve been wanting to do for so long – got my first tattoo. I’ve always been a big fan of tattoos and see them as a form of art, but in saying that, I do feel that a tattoo should hold some sort of […]
Over the last number of weeks, I’ve been contemplating what direction in which I should take my blog next. Recently, I’ve put a big emphasis on writing about heavy, often controversial topics of great interest, importance and meaning to me, from obesity and rape culture to depression and abortion, all of which I believe deserve […]
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you’ll know that I’m extremely open about my struggles with anxiety. My first post in relation to the topic was more of an account of how anxiety effects me, and it received a fantastic response. In this post, I won’t just be referring to my […]