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Self esteem

A collection of 9 posts

Why is appearance still so important?

Why is appearance still so important?

I've just had a really interesting interaction on LinkedIn regarding make up and the implications of wearing it vs not wearing it. Anyone who I've met in person probably knows I don't wear make up, those I've met virtually may or may

Celebrate good times, come on!

Celebrate good times, come on!

Hello Dear Reader, how was your week? My week was surprisingly grown up, I made some business decisions, went to a networking meeting and signed up some new clients! All very grown up, all very exciting. So exciting that I responded by eating sweets, having a dance party and starting

Weird week

I have spent a good portion of this week thinking I'm going to quit my job. It's been two months, I'm still in my probation period and I'm questioning whether this is a good fit. I could use the probation to say,

Curb your enthusiasm

Curb your enthusiasm

Hello Dear Reader, how are you today? My guess is that you may be confused by the title of this post, well strap in and all will be revealed! This post does contain swearing so if you don't like that then this post may not be for you.

Chatty Brain is back, with a difference

Chatty Brain is back, with a difference

Hello Dear Reader, how are you doing? Usually I'm so wrapped up in what I want to tell you that I forget that you are taking your valuable time to read my blog! I want you to know that I appreciate each and every person who reads this

Running medicine

Running medicine

This time last year, if you had asked me what I thought of running I'd have said "I don't like it, I'm not good at it, I'm not a runner". Fast forward to today and I've recently completed

Anxiety and decision making don't mix

Imposter syndrome

Anxiety and decision making don't mix

Elation turned to dread... Excitement turned to nausea... Oh fuck I've just spent a lot of money on something which could be a cult or pyramid scheme! Dear Reader, what I had actually done was sign up for a coaching certification. That was all. I had signed up

Look after yourself before you look after others

Look after yourself before you look after others

My wonderful friend is a dumbass. Who gets told "go to A&E" by their GP and waits three weeks before actually going to minor injuries?? I love my friend and I find her endlessly frustrating. She is an awesome human, she wants to help everyone, and

I never thought I'd like yoga

I never thought I'd like yoga

I have liked sport for my whole life, watching, playing, running about like a loony. Rugby, football, netball, speed, power and agility. Competition, got to be the best, have to win all the time, never stop! As a scientist, I'm very logical. I've never really been