Forget productivity quotes to inspire you. Let go of the pressure of productivity.
Marie Kondo Your Writing
In the spirit of all the Marie Kondo hype, let's explore how we can use the #konmari method on our writing too.
18 Things I’ve Learnt In 2018
Instead of making new year resolutions, I decided to put my list making urges to a different (less pressure inducing) purpose. Here are 18 things I've learnt in 2018.
We Need to Expand the Cancer Narrative
When I was first diagnosed with blood cancer earlier this year, I realised I hadn't been exposed to a wide narrative.
Four Books To Soothe Your Soul
I've taken a long blogging hiatus because of illness, which I will go into in another blog post. For now, I'll take you through some books that have really soothed me this past year and have made the perfect books to read before bed. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han After … Continue reading Four Books To Soothe Your Soul
When to let go: using possessions to create character.
I know I'm not alone in finding it difficult to let go. Whether it's letting go of the past, a person or a place a lot of these feelings can manifest in our possessions, making it hard to let go of physical items. I kept a holey, shrunken dress for years just because I wore it … Continue reading When to let go: using possessions to create character.
April Reads: Fantasy, Realism and Some Poetry
As I've not been updating this blog lately, I have lots of books (and thoughts) I'm dying to share. For now, here's a quick overview of my current reads. I have three good books on the go right now, so let's dive in... Hot Milk by Deborah Levy This one had been on my radar … Continue reading April Reads: Fantasy, Realism and Some Poetry
Why my TBR is chill
I see a lot of book blogs and YouTube videos about TBR (To Be Read) lists. And, whilst I enjoy reading and watching them, I don't tend to make TBRs myself. I'm someone who puts a lot of pressure on myself and can fall into the trap of measuring my value by my productivity. And … Continue reading Why my TBR is chill