No one likes rejection. We don’t apply to jobs hoping for the worst. However, what is even worse is rejection from a job that you’ve been dreaming of for years. It seems everything you have […]
Reflecting on my Final Year
Graduates always seem to note writing their dissertation as one of the most memorable university experiences. Stressful and repetitive, yes: but memorable all the same. Working into the night in the library, many a coffee […]
Mental Health Awareness: So, you’re thinking about starting therapy?
First of all, it is important to remember that therapy isn’t a dirty word. Going to seek help is not a personal failure and is nothing to be ashamed of. In my opinion, if you’ve […]
Endometriosis: how raising awareness can improve diagnostic delay and mental health
As I reflect on Endometriosis Awareness month, I am always surprised about how little people know about a condition that affects around 200 million people worldwide – an equal amount to women suffering with diabetes. […]
Femininity as Performance: ‘I made the decision to grow out all my body hair’
Recently, I made the decision to grow out all of my body hair. Since then, I have experienced a whole array of reactions from family and friends. These have ranged dramatically between open disgust on […]
A Tale of my Spiritual Discovery
This latest lockdown for many has been a time of disconnection and misery; for others, it’s been a time of reflection and self-discovery. For me, it’s been a pretty mixed bag. But, one thing for […]
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: tackling an eating disorder as a student
Being a university student can be a very challenging time for many people, trying to find a balance between socialising, studying and looking after yourself, often in a completely new city or town. But, being a university student who also suffers with an eating disorder can be even harder.
The Story of My Locked-down Life in Three Walks
I have always loved walking. It’s one of the most effective and cheapest ways of exercising whilst connecting to the world around you. It is also a great way to step away from troubling thoughts […]
Love in Lockdown
Though this year has been tough, it has not been all negative. This article depicts the positive effect that lockdown had, and how love was re-discovered.
A Lockdown Diary
We’ve all seen those blogs and videos of some absolute machines, who get up at 3am, have one green tea for subsistence and bash out about eight hours of work, while also running a small […]