The pandemic has taken a toll on my body image. Since March 2020, I’ve probably done the least cardio and the fewest workouts of my adult life. I’ve also been more likely to binge eat and have generally struggled to regulate my eating habits. I’m not alone either. A study published earlier this year found
You’re probably wondering why I decided to write about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the middle of Summer. Well, as of June 25th, I decided to temporarily leave behind my home at the southern tip of the UK to take advantage of a house-sitting gig in Edinburgh. That’s right, I gave up living by the
The pandemic has made me incredibly lazy. That’s partly because I’ve experienced an increase in fatigue-like symptoms since getting vaccinated. Having zero energy on top of symptoms of depression - like apathy and no motivation - is not a great combo. Especially when it comes to exercise. Whilst I do still walk the dog twice
Journaling might seem like an odd - or perhaps even obvious - topic to write about considering that using Bearable is a form of journaling already. You’re probably thinking “Of course they’re going to say journaling is great” but I wanted to take a look at the impact of journaling on my mood, sleep, and
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is something that has been recommended to me over the course of the past 3 or 4 years. Often by people who know that I struggle with general anxiety disorder and depression. It has become one of those go-to suggestions for well-meaning people, along with; mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, and
CBD is a bit of a mystery to me. It’s an industry that has exploded in the last few years and is estimated to be worth $2.8billion by 2028. The most profitable segment of which is pharmaceutical CBD products. Products that are largely still under-going clinical trials for myriad health conditions including pain, anxiety, insomnia,
Sugar is bad for you. At least, having too much-refined sugar is bad for you. I don’t think that’s a revelation to anyone reading this. In fact, it has been fairly well known and documented for at least the last 20 years. With the World Health Organisation even recommending that no more than 10%
I think most of us have thought about quitting social media, right? I often end up blaming social media for losing whole evenings or weekends. Periods of time that I tell myself I could have been practising Spanish or taking an online course. As a Reddit user, I’m also familiar with the r/NoSurf community. A
Taking a cold shower falls into the unique category of things that I recommend trying despite absolutely despising them. Other things in this category include public speaking, running for charity, and eating maatjesharing. Like these things, cold showers were - spoiler alert - definitely good for me. But why did I decide to torture myself
For most of my adult life, I’ve been interested in personal development. Interested in trying new things that can accelerate my personal growth, improve my health, and optimize my daily routine. In fact, the personal development market is forecast to be worth $56 Billion by 2027. So, chances are that if you’re reading this then
☕ If you’re anything like me, then having a minimum of one cup of coffee (or tea) per day is part of your normal routine. In fact, we’re not alone; in the UK, people drink 95million cups of coffee per day. A number that’s been seen a dramatic rise in the last ten years.A number
