Society likes to generalise, we all know this. If a statement is made about one woman of colour, then this statement is obviously representative of all people of colour. If a fat man speaks out about his experiences, then those experiences are synonymous with all fat people. Sweeping statements are common in the mainstream and the … Continue reading 4 Things That We Need to Stop Assuming About People & Their Bodies…
Much of our lives focus on positive emotions. You only have to flick through a magazine or turn to social media to see messages of positivism screaming out from the page – but why do we put such onus on the importance of positive feelings? Granted, it is encouraging and supportive to see affirmations of … Continue reading False Positivity & How To Embrace Discomfort…
There seems to be a misconception that self-care revolves around bubble baths, glasses of wine and yoga. Whilst these are great things to enjoy, self-care is so much more than that – and often it’s a lot simpler than you may think. You don’t need to immerse yourself in silky bubbles to feel sated, nor … Continue reading 5 Things That Don’t Seem Like Self-Care, But Are…
Society likes to generalise, we all know this. If a statement is made about one woman of colour, then this statement is obviously representative of all people of colour. If a fat man speaks out about his experiences, then those experiences are synonymous with all fat people. Sweeping statements are common in the mainstream and the … Continue reading 4 Things That We Need to Stop Assuming About People & Their Bodies…
Do not shy away from the F Word; it is not something that you need to be afraid of. Stick two fingers up at society and go against the grain, it’s about time the F word was embraced with open arms - make it known that you’re reclaiming the F word as yours, that you’re … Continue reading The Big Fat F Word…
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