It can sometimes be hard to know how best to respect ourselves. Part of the problem with the kind of culture we are living in is that we are often encouraged to abandon self-care in the name of profits. But this approach, as useful as it might be for those wishing to get ahead in […]
Six things to do on a snow day
Hurrah! The Beast From The East has finally arrived and all schools in the region have been shut. The view from the window is blizzardy. It’s probably a bit chilly, but I haven’t ventured out yet. I’m listening to a radio phone-in of people reporting the whiteness where they are (not that interesting […]
What women are supposed to know
Have you ever noticed that there are certain bits of knowledge that are presumed to magically arrive with the birth of your first child? You know. There is the mum wisdom that you will have acquired or at least you must pretend that you have. I’d like today, Feminist Friday, to address these issues. If […]
Death to supermummy, her time is up
There’s a mythological creature out there. At first glance, it seems like a perfectly ordinary woman trying to earn a few quid, do the best for her family and scratch out a few measly moments at the end of a busy week for herself. Yet, she has magical powers. She can run the house, look […]
Increasing Confidence in 7 Easy Steps
Fake it until you make it is one of the best mantras when it comes to confidence. Confidence itself is not something you are born with. It is something that takes years if not decades to build. It is more than self-love alone. It is believing in yourself and in your abilities. Confidence can make […]
The Real Secret To Dieting?
Image Source There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of blog posts, articles, and opinion pieces floating around the internet, all promising to offer the “secret to a successful diet.” It’s understandable why these kinds of posts are so popular. After all, wouldn’t you want to know what the secret to looking and feeling your […]
Don’t worry, write a poem…
Sometimes you’ve got things to worry about and other times you worry even when there’s nothing much to worry about. It doesn’t make much difference in the end. My advice: Stop worrying and write a poem. Worry is a big black bird. It spends its hours on a wire. Waiting. And then at the slightest, […]
Dear Teenage Girl…
Dear Teenage Girl, I don’t know your name or even what you look like. I don’t know if you’re tall or short, or fair or dark. I might have passed you in the road even just this morning without knowing who you were. And you might wonder what the connection is. What have you got […]