As a psychology student and someone who has struggled with anxiety, I am very interested in mental health and how we can look after ourselves. I don’t think self care needs to be a massive, time-consuming commitment – I think it can be achieved by simply taking a few minutes out of each day to focus purely on your own well-being. Here, I will share 5 small lifestyle changes that help me feel happier, healthier and more positive. Continue reading
Hello! As my first ever post on this blog, I wanted to talk about something that’s not only great for your health, but can also be a real confidence booster. Running!
A few months ago, I watched the London Marathon with awe. I saw people of all shapes and sizes embarking on a 26.2 mile run, and it made me realise that if they can run, so can I. I already cycled frequently, so I did have a head start, but for some reason the idea of running any kind of distance struck fear into me. However, once I’d done some research I felt very reassured and thought that training myself to run 5k would be a good target. I found the reddit community particularly informative. A quick Google search also led me to discover the NHS-endorsed One You Couch to 5k app, and I was all ready to begin.
The Annie on Sunday 