10 ways to beat writer’s block & creative burnout
Isn't it ironic that as I sat down to rewrite this blog post, I was suddenly overcome by a touch of writer's block? I can't help but laugh. After all, I've been writing since I was a kid. Whether it
Saving Money: Making sacrifices for the ultimate payoff
You may have read about my travel plans for next year in a post I published last week - if not, do check it out by following the link - and after a lot of questions about how I am financing
Relationships: What’s it like to have a boyfriend at university?
NOTE: I originally wrote this post on what its really like to have a boyfriend at university around 5+ years ago. Fresh from university and part-way through a 9 year relationship. As so much time has passed, and this has
How to get the most out of a work experience placement
I spotted a great post by Kettlemag.com the other day about how to get the best work experience in journalism - fantastic advice from Sian Elvin for up-and-coming journalists who don't know where to begin. It made me think about work
How the power of positivity can change your life
How crazy that I originally published this "power of positivity" post six years ago! I've done a lot of growing up in the last six years and now as I'm revisiting some of my older blog posts. I'm also taking
10 things you really don’t need to worry about in your twenties
Being in your twenties can be pretty stressful. You've just graduated from university, you're finally earning some cash and you're out from under mum and dad's roof - in theory it should be the best time ever! But the harsh
A beauty of a post – My favourite natural remedies
As someone who has suffered from eczema, bizarre allergic reactions and dry patches on my skin all my life, I thought it was about time that I shared the fantastic remedies I have come across over the years that not
Tips for making career plans for the countryside
Growing up in the countryside can be a real buzzkill when it comes to making career plans. Don't get me wrong, I love coming from Norfolk and I'm so proud to call it my home. But when you're a teenager
