In my space I can be Sara-Jane and express my creativity. I need my space to recharge, to be me. But It cannot all be in order. And why should it?
Don’t Stop Being Who You Are Just to Please Other People
“Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind” Don’t stop being who you are just to please other people. You are worth more than that
My Mental Health is Improving: the Benefits of Mental Health Blogging
Since starting my blog, I have a project. Every word I type, every picture I take feels like a step back towards myself. Blogging can help you too
Positively Selfish — The Importance of Self-Care
After severe depression and a suicide attempt, I’ve explored what self-care really means for me. I’ve learned to be positively selfish.
Positive Thoughts, How I keep them going through stressful situations and trying times
The trick to positive thinking is using techniques to promote the habit. All these techniques can help you de-stress, refocus & continue to keep on thinking positively
Christmas aftermath — when the cravings kick in
I’ve achieved another sober Christmas. Here’s how I resist when the cravings kick in. I’m celebrating a small victory, and so can you.
Whatever Happened to Baby Katy? Speaking Out
What the hell happened to baby Katy? She had it rough. She learnt not to speak. But now Katy has her voice, she’s speaking out.
The Comeback from Depression — Making it Through, Every Time
I don’t really know what’s wrong with me or why I have episodes of depression. But I’ve made a comeback from depression every time and will keep doing so
Earn and Save: How the things around your house can earn you money
Financial stress often contributes to mental ill health. We can’t resolve that but here’s a new way to earn & save on things you own that we hope is of help
The stories our bodies tell. The stories we wear
The stories our bodies tell, the stories we wear, remind us of who we were and tell of who we are now. Whilst our stories are there, they are not fixed. We can change our stories
How To Not Care What People Think
It’s hard not to care about what people think. Here are my methods for not letting others’ opinions get to me. They may help you too.
Let Them Know. Silence Could Have Killed Me
Silence holds a great power. It can help or damn you, and it nearly killed me. Finding the courage to speak about my mental health helped to heal me.