Author: Elena Overfield
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20 Things I’ve Learned In 20 Years
Thursday 1 June Last year, I posted “19 things I’ve learned in 19 years”. With my life having changed a lot over the past year, I think it’s time to add to that list. So, here’s 20 new (or not so new) things that I’ve learned in almost 20 years of my time here. And…
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Stress: Negative Self-Talk and Self-Pressure
Monday 29 May There is no one in the world who hasn’t dealt with stress. Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened, and it comes in dozens of distinct forms thus anyone can suffer from it. Like any other intense emotion or feeling, it can often feel like you are…
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One Year in Recovery
Saturday 27 May Yesterday it hit me: it’s been over a year since I began the ED recovery chapter of my life. After years of being influenced by diet culture and social media, I finally decided to break the mould and transform my life. It hasn’t been easy. There’s been a lot of bad days…
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Summer Expectations
Thursday 11 May Summertime is always something to get excited about. Free from exams, university, and school. I know a lot of people who are also graduating this year, which means even more celebration is on the way. I always say that summer is the time to be spontaneous, say yes to the road trips,…
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A Reminder: Not All Is Bad
Thursday 4 May Sometimes when we’re caught under the waves we begin to think that everything is crumbling down and that there is no “good” in our life. I believe that we have all felt like that. Personally, I know what it is like to spiral when I’m having an anxiety episode/breakdown. Everything feels like…
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Focusing on what we truly want
Friday 28 April Following on from my last post, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking this week. I explained my lost feelings towards what I want out of the next stage of my life. After careful consideration, I have decided to take a year out of my degree. No, not going abroad like I…
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Dreams fade – don’t be scared of change
Tuesday 25 April Hey everyone! It’s been a while since my last blog post. Let’s just say that over the last month and a half, a lot has been going on in my life. I’m ok, just a lot on my mind… My post today is a very important one. I believe I have written…
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April: Sun, Warmth and Joy
Wednesday 5 April During the initial months of 2023 I felt… distant, lost, possibly even empty. I lost touch with myself. All forms of mindfulness that previously kept me grounded were out the window. But those were the gloomy months of winter. Today is April 5th: Spring has bloomed upon us. The sun has been…
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