No one really tells you what burnout feels like until you’re well within it. You could be seen as tired, stressed and busy until one day the things that perhaps used to make you happy have the opposite effect and you realise that you don’t take time to see the people that matter most to…
Category: Health and Lifestyle
Why Buying a House is the Most Stressful Time of Your Life – And How to Keep Calm Through the Process
Buying a house is supposed to be exciting, right? It’s a huge milestone, a sign that you’re “adulting” properly and setting down roots. But let’s be honest… it can also be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve done this before, the process can feel like…
How to Make Friends in Your Late 20s: 5 Proven Ways to Build Lasting Friendships
Your late 20s can be an exciting, yet confusing stage of life. Between career changes, renting/buying a house, and evolving priorities, it’s easy to feel like your social circle has shrunk. I certainly have felt this over the years, and I know you’re far from alone. I had this conversation with a friend not too…
Why I’m embracing not setting New Years Resolutions
As the year draws to a close, the pressure to set New Year’s resolutions usually frustrates me. Everywhere you look, people are talking about goals to improve their health, finances, relationships, and personal growth. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve absolutely set resolutions in previous years but do you think they’ve been followed past February, no!…
How to Prepare for Black Friday Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, offering deals and discounts on everything from electronics to clothing. However, with so many sales and promotions flooding your inbox and social media feeds, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Over the years, I’ve become quite uneasy around the time of Black Friday and…
Why Taking Annual Leave Before Christmas is a Total Game Changer
I recently started a new job. Well, I say recently, it’s been four months. And whilst I love my job, I can’t help thinking that I needed longer than a two day break in between jobs. But to be honest, I find the topic of annual leave after starting a new job a taboo subject….
Top Revision Tips for Exam Success
Studying for exams is never easy. I have gone through GCSEs, A Levels and University and I can tell you that it hasn’t got easier over the years. If someone asked me how to revise, I honestly wouldn’t be able to tell them. GCSEs was the first time I experienced exams in a serious nature….
Post-Graduation Options: Navigating Your Future
It’s been a while! I have been so busy recently, writing my dissertation and revising for exams that I had to take a break from blogging. I can assure you that I am back doing what I love, with lots of advice for you all. What are my next steps? I’ve now finished my degree at…
How I made the most of Summer
So many of you reading this would probably be wondering why I haven’t posted in a good few months. The reason for this is that I have spent the last three months working at a campsite, in the middle of France. I decided during October 2016 that I didn’t want to waste the summer at…
The Future
So I thought I would write a post on something a bit different and considered uncertain for many students – the future. Also, this post might seem like a bit of a rant, of which I apologise. Honestly, the future scares me and I’m sure there are people out there with the same opinion as…