Just Cucumbers with Anxiety

Just Cucumbers with Anxiety

Hello everybody! Sometimes we give our bodies a hard time and we need reminding that we are human.  I don't think that saying we're 'only human' is a great phrase... because quite frankly humans are pretty damn awesome. We, as humans, are made up of 95% water. Aka. you're basically a cucumber... The human body contains enough [...]

I Am An Emotional Sponge

I Am An Emotional Sponge

In a world that is so stressful and highly emotionally charged, it’s easy to take on other people’s problems. Research has even shown that emotions can be contagious, you can potentially ‘catch’ fear, anger and joy from people without even realising it. This is something I know I do. I am very susceptible to ‘catching’ [...]

High Expectations: Perfectionist vs Optimist.

High Expectations: Perfectionist vs Optimist.

From a young age, the expectation to 'be good' is something we have drummed into us. But sometimes our expectations of ourselves are simply too high. We're perfectionists. Perfectionism: Perfectionism means setting our goals too high and having unrealistic expectations. Being allergic to failure is often driven by an underlying sense of shame. If we can [...]

Spots, Zits, Blips and Pimples: Home Remedies and Top Tips

Spots, Zits, Blips and Pimples: Home Remedies and Top Tips

Have you ever woken up with a throbbing sensation on your face,  wandered into the bathroom and discovered that Mount Vesuvius grew on your face over night? This is the plague of teenage years (and often years after- sorry girls!) First things first- spots are normal! It's natural to compare yourself to others, but make sure [...]

The Realities of Working Out

The Realities of Working Out

I am what I like to call: Fit(ish). Fit(ish): semi-fit and a little bit podgy. Someone that likes the idea of being fit, but likes food too much. I strive to be healthy. To me, this means two things. To be physically fitand active, and eat a healthy balanced diet. And mentally fit, whereby (to avoid [...]

Things I think in the Gym

Things I think in the Gym

Forgot my earphones. Again. Every girl in Leamington is in this gym tonight. Crikey. It stinks. Why are there never any treadmills?! Bike it is. Why do gyms place random mirrors around? It's actually so off putting watching myself cycle. Like, is that what I look like?! How have I only been on this machine [...]