07-December-2018
The 5 Simple Steps To Break Free from Imposter Syndrome
What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is defined as a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a "fraud". So, what does this mean? Have you ever started something new: a new job, a hobby, a new chapter in your life and felt like you either don't deserve it or don't know enough to be able
04-December-2018
Your Well-being: Mind and Body Edition
When I was approached by a publisher and asked to write a chapter for 'Your Well-Being: Mind and Body Edition' I was thrilled. I accepted of course but then sat down and thought - what the hell do I write about??? I spent many hours trying to come up with something which told the story of how I got to where I am but also had helpful advice which readers
03-December-2018
'Let's Talk...' Waardenburg Syndrome and RAC1 mutation
In a world where we don’t celebrate our differences enough, these interviews speak openly with families living with rare medical conditions or disabilities. The aim of the series is to raise awareness and show how living with such conditions affect the lives of those diagnosed and their families. Today we interview Jennifer Jolly who is the mother to an amazing family with a lot of extra challenges. Both herself
27-November-2018
Let's Talk... Hip Dysplasia
In a world where we don’t celebrate our differences enough, these interviews speak openly with families living with rare medical conditions or disabilities. The aim of the series is to raise awareness and show how living with such conditions affect the lives of those diagnosed and their families. Today we interview Gemma Barber, a 29 year old young woman with Hip Dysplasia, who has been through more operations than
20-November-2018
The Simple Way to Make You Feel Better, Fast
When was the last time you had one of 'those days' or 'those weeks' or even 'those months'? Did you ever try to tell yourself just to 'snap out of it'? Did it work? No? The reason we sometimes have one of 'those days' is that when we are feeling low, tired, ill or had a few negative experiences in a row, our subconscious minds start to link them together