Body Truths – You Are Perfect As You Are

Body Truths – You Are Perfect As You Are

What makes a person beautiful? Surely, the beauty standards of today are historically universal? Wrong. Despite the human form remaining biologically the same, the "ideal" is ever changing. Body image is an ephemeral ideal, bound to change and transform. So next time you feel that your body is anything but perfect, take a look at [...]

Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy – Social Media

Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy – Social Media

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” - Steve Furtick As I write this, it's Sunday evening. I've had a get-stuff-done kinda day and I'm sat on my bed scrolling through Instagram and feeling as if my life is as bland as a bare cream cracker. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]