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From birth, we’re taught that we have to be good and our said goodness is in direct correlation with our behaviour. We’re taught that if we do or do not do something, we’re good based on how we behave. Ultimately, this implies we’re not good already and when we’re constantly told to be a good girl/boy – it can be difficult to keep track of what falls into which category, especially when they’re different to whoever is looking after you. Our parent-child relationships are the foundation we build every other relationship in life on. Whether we were brought up in a single parent home, adopted or in a nuclear family (loving or unloving) – how we interact with people outside of our immediate family is directly based on those four walls. So, let’s talk about parents and how much weight their teachings hold when transitioning into adulthood.  The parent-child relationship has major influence on most aspects of child development – when we have the luxury of experiencing healthy parenting, it c

Hey lovely people, I hope you’re having a blessed start to the week and you’re not as stressed as I feel at the moment lol(work+ studies = stressville). This post is for all the people who set goals and feel like they never see them through. For the people too scared to set goals for fear of not fulfilling them. And for the people who could do with a few tips when considering a visionboard for the new year ahead. Peep my visionboard above. You may recognise it from my first post titled Dear Uni Students which you can check out HERE Guys, I can’t lie, I have flopped on all of these goals in many different ways. Whilst it is easy to beat myself up over it, I’ve decided to flip It around and really reflect on why I flopped and how I can make sure it doesn’t happen again in the same way. Of course, I won’t know if these tips will work until I put it into practice but I thought it best to share my thoughts in hope that it may prevent anyone falling into the same mis

So we’re well into Autumn, the temperature has well and truly dropped, the rain is here to stay and Afronation is now a distant memory. Naturally, as the winter approaches, we’re likely to feel more lethargic and our bodies may begin to slow down as if we’re hibernating. SAD - seasonal affective disorder symptoms begins to affect people which can  potentially cause a huge shift to people’s livelihoods. S.A.D is a mood disorder where changes in the season, typically the autumn/winter months cause a depressive mood, low energy and a loss of pleasure in everyday activities. Approximately 3% of people are affected by SAD and will face symptoms of this as winter comes.  Below i’ve come up with 3 things that could help you refocus your life in order to not only combat S.A.D but also get you (dare I say it) excited for the winter months ahead. 1. Update your budget/re-budget If you’re anything like me, Summer was madness on the bank account. I spent way more money than I had bu

As the end of summer approaches and September is in full swing, now is the time that things get real... Below I’ve come up with a 3 unconventional things to make sure you have before university starts. With a quick Google search, we can find the typical things you need to buy for university (pots and pans, laundry baskets, bedsheets etc). But today I wanted to urge you to get these things which I hope will not only make your uni experience more fruitful but also set yourself up for the summers in between and the graduate life afterwards.  1.       Practice good habits/Daily plan I think this tip in essential to making sure you get the chance to get the most out of your time at university. So much time is wasted in a day during times of procrastination. Getting into good habits with how you spend your time can make sure you’re getting things done even when you cba! it may sound basic but creating to-do lists or daily goals can be really effective for kee

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