What are you most looking forward to this year? And why does it still feels like we’re in 2020?! It’s been a bumpy start. The UK is in another lockdown, as a new and extremely contagious strain of Covid-19 was discovered. On top of that, America had more growing problems, as Trump rioters swarmed theContinue reading “10 Things To Look Forward To in 2021”
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How Can I Stay Motivated and Achieve My Goals?
With the year drawing to a close, Christmas season is here and before you know it, we’ll be deep into 2021! This year has been quite exhausting in many ways, but what has kept you going? Yes, there has been loss and difficulty, but there has also been a lot of time for self-reflection. WeContinue reading “How Can I Stay Motivated and Achieve My Goals?”
5 Signs You Need to Take a Break… Like ASAP
2020 has been a trying time for all of us. The pandemic. Lockdown. Quarantine. Second Lockdown. Isolation. The list goes on… Whether you’ve been working from home or not, or you’ve been volunteering or even studying, you know how overwhelming this year has been on your mental health, as well as your overall wellbeing. ItContinue reading “5 Signs You Need to Take a Break… Like ASAP”
So, What is White Privilege?
In short, it is the societal privilege that benefits white people over people who aren’t white. It is a racial bias, an advantage for those who have white skin. Although invisible, very present. I mentioned I would dedicate a post to white privilege last month, when I wrote, microaggressions towards black people we are tiredContinue reading “So, What is White Privilege?”
Learning to Love Yourself Unconditionally
Is it possible to love yourself unconditionally?… Definitely! If I asked you, ‘What do you love about yourself the most?’, what would your answer be, and does the answer come to you straight away? Accepting who we are, flaws and all (shout out BeyoncĂ©), can be a long journey. But with it, we recognise notContinue reading “Learning to Love Yourself Unconditionally”
Will I Reach My Full Potential?
As cliche as it might sound, we are all destined for greatness! Our futures are filled with success. But, sometimes we might doubt the prosperity we are entitled to. Maybe we doubt ourselves? Or feel like something is holding us back. These feelings are normal, but shouldn’t stop us on this journey to getting whatContinue reading “Will I Reach My Full Potential?”
Microaggressions Towards Black People We’re Tired Of Hearing
What is a microaggression and why is it so harmful? It can be a statement or action that is used to discriminate against someone from a marginalised group. In this case, we’ll focus on its impact towards the black community. It can be intentional or unintentional, but creates a hostile environment. Exposing prejudice and biasContinue reading “Microaggressions Towards Black People We’re Tired Of Hearing”
5 Common Traits of Toxic People
Common behavioural traits to look out for, identify and determine if someone in your life is toxic. I briefly mentioned in my last post, ‘Am I Good Enough‘ , that I will touch upon a few characteristics that make a person toxic. The type of person that you do not want involved in your life.Continue reading “5 Common Traits of Toxic People”
Am I Good Enough?
*Spoiler, yes you are!* Whether we’re questioning our relationships, career choices or whatever life throws at us, it can sometimes become overwhelming and affect our mental space. A lot of this worry stems from our thoughts. What we envision for ourselves may not be the reality we’re living in at the moment. Making us frustratedContinue reading “Am I Good Enough?”
Mental Instability of a Gen Z Black Girl
These past few months have been a journey. A mental journey. One of disbelief and anxiety. But through it all I still managed to find peace… somehow. As I reflect on these last few months, on 2020 as a whole, I look back at what this time has taught me. I know now that IContinue reading “Mental Instability of a Gen Z Black Girl”
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