I hated school, not all of it and not every day but for the most part I found the social construct difficult to navigate and the lessons un-engaging.  As far back as I can remember I would drift of in lessons, finding over things to concentrate on, like outside the window or even the movements my hands make, or trying to talk to...

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As 2017 draws to a close the annual round up of 'this years trends and themes' start to manifest.  Throughout this year, Feminism and the equal rights movement has gathered significant pace along side the normalisation on mental health. This has been unbelievably important in changing the mindset of how we view and respect those around us, as well as ourselves. not to mentioned...

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I would say my 'spiritual journey' if you want to call it that, started in my placement year of uni and came through the platform of the Oprah show, where she often talks to inspirational individuals. This introduced me to an array of motivational and spiritual speakers, this interest can be seen though my past posts. These particular books below are ones I have either read...

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Seems a bit late to be writing about finishing university when I officially sat my last exam on the 3rd of May, but I guess it only really set in when, instead of returning to Canterbury to move into yet another house, I was walking the central aisle of the cathedral in my cap and gown and enjoying a glimpse of uni life one last...

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University is simultaneously the most stressful and the most fun time of most peoples lives.  So many things to juggle,  Uni work and grades  Keeping up a social life  Getting enough sleep  Physical activity or fitness Laundry / Cleaning  Keeping on-top of finances  For the most part this will be the first time a lot of students are living without their parents or...

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Time-hop and Facebook's new 'On this day' application are brilliant for sharing old memories or reminding you of that terrible hair cut. This made me think of what I was like when I was young, the person behind the pictures, and I must be honest, it was quite different. I was desperate to be liked and to be accepted, I hid behind a...

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