Category: Reflections
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Feeling Vulnerable When Sharing Online
I’m sure I have written similar in the past, but in the past year, I’ve been feeling especially vulnerable when it comes to sharing online. This has not only impacted the blog, but also my social media pages, where I used to feel comfortable sharing life updates, details about my…
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Word of the Year Review and 2026 Chosen Word
Last year, I wrote about choosing my word of the year, which was ‘impact’. I wanted to focus on things that had a desired impact on my life, rather than feeling like I was juggling and flailing. When I think about goals, there are always many: work, home life, and…
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Reflections On Prioritising Myself
Recently, I announced my pregnancy on Instagram and Facebook, and then all but disappeared from social media aside from the odd Story. That’s not unusual for me, consistency online is not something I’ve ever kept up with for myself. I’ve been feeling overhwlemed by life, and pregnancy doesn’t seem to…
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An Unbiased Review: Is With Love, Meghan Worth Watching?
I’m finding it a little odd that a non-political, non-taboo subject TV show is considered controversial, but here we are! I’m well aware of the British media’s tirade against Meghan ‘Markle’, but it’s stepped up a gear again for the release of Meghan’s latest project. Her recently released programme showcases…
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How To Choose Your ‘Word Of The Year’
I previously wrote about how I usually don’t commit to New Year’s resolutions, but one thing I have done for the last few years is choose a word of the year. A ‘word of the year’ is a word you choose to reflect your intention for the year ahead. It…
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What I Miss From a 90s Girl
I miss when every house didn’t look like a Pinterest image. I miss the days of reusing furniture and items we happened to have around. I miss calling landlines and people being present on each call. I miss taking pictures and showing people in person.I miss feeling rebellious wearing mis-matched…
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Is Your Life Hard or Do You Suffer from Life Dysmorphia?
I didn’t see it coming, but Jimmy Carr unexpectedly inspired me recently. I came across a TikTok video (that’s right, I won’t pretend I read it somewhere from now on!) and he used this term, ‘life dysmorphia’. I hadn’t heard it before, but he made a really good point about…
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How to Embrace Autumn as a Summer Lover
I love that we get to experience all seasons in the UK, despite my complaining about being cold and the fact that I have often talked about how much I hate Autumn. I also love a theme, which new seasons allow a change in. In an effort to stop hating…
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The Barbie Controversy – is the Character a Bad Role Model?
Barbie, as a cultural icon, has been a subject of debate regarding her influence as a role model for girls for decades, but with the new film out now, the debate has resurrected on popular platforms. While some argue that Barbie promotes unrealistic beauty standards and materialistic values, others believe…