Self-love isn’t pretending you feel confident.  It isn’t forcing yourself to “think positive”. And it definitely isn’t reserved for people who already like what they see in the mirror. Self-love is the art of deeply loving all aspects of yourself — including the parts you’ve been criticising for years. It's self-compassion in action. It’s building self-worth through truth, not perfection. It starts with getting honest about the story you're telling yourself.

Ah, December. The month where time speeds up, to-do lists multiply, and even the fairy lights look stressed. Between work deadlines, family politics, social expectations, and the vague hope of “getting into the festive spirit,” it’s no wonder most of us end up crawling towards Christmas in a state of mild exhaustion, powered solely by caffeine and mince pies. So, let’s take a breath. Because here’s the truth: You are not contractually obliged to lose your sanity in the name

It’s January 2nd, 2024.  It’s cold, wet and miserable.  Everyone seems to be posting on social media about their new year resolutions. ...

I have my lovely friend Ali to thank for coming up with the idea of a blog for my website! Ali and I don’t get to meet up that often...