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Why (and how) you should detoxify your social media feeds

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Experiences

I did yoga every day for a month – here’s what happened

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Words to live by: a love letter to Made of Bricks

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The magic of Marie Kondo: why decluttering is good for your mental health

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Your beautiful state of mind

by Nic Jonesupdated on August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 2 Comments on Your beautiful state of mind

Making art isn’t always easy. But if it adversely affects your mental health, it’s time to wonder what you’re really looking for.

Relationships

The longest love I’ll ever know

by Nic Jonesupdated on August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 1 Comment on The longest love I’ll ever know

A sibling is (with any luck) the longest love any of us will ever know. And now, mine’s getting married.

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Getting old and green: gardening for your mental health

by Nic Jonesupdated on July 22, 2018July 22, 2018 Leave a Comment on Getting old and green: gardening for your mental health

Maybe I’m just getting old, but increasingly a spot of gardening is my go-to groove to soothe a frazzled brain. But did you know science backs gardening for your mental health?

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3 Important love lessons from Love Island

by Nic Jonesupdated on July 22, 2018July 1, 2018 2 Comments on 3 Important love lessons from Love Island

From toxic masculinity to gaslighting bullshittery, this week I’m talking (ranting) about the key love lessons we could all stand to learn from the nation’s favourite Villa.

Experiences

The magic of simple pleasures

by Nic Jonesupdated on July 22, 2018June 24, 2018 2 Comments on The magic of simple pleasures

When was the last time you took a few days to remember the magic of simple pleasures? Check out my list of the small but significant joys I’ve been finding in Spain this week.

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4 Books for a bad day

by Nic Jonesupdated on September 16, 2018June 10, 2018 4 Comments on 4 Books for a bad day

If you’re having a bad mental health day, cuddling up in bed with a good book can help – check out my top 4 books for a bad day here.

Thoughts

Missing you

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019May 27, 2018 Leave a Comment on Missing you

You can’t miss someone all the time, of course: you have to live and get on. But sometimes it’s important, to sit and remember.

Tips

5 things my mother taught me

by Nic Joneson May 20, 2018May 20, 2018 4 Comments on 5 things my mother taught me

When it comes to things my mother taught me, the list is endless and includes too many swear words – but here are 5 of the most important lessons my Mum’s provided.

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A change is as good as a rest: my weekend in Copenhagen

by Nic Jonesupdated on May 13, 2018May 12, 2018 1 Comment on A change is as good as a rest: my weekend in Copenhagen

Rest is good, but sometimes you need to change up your surrounds to reset your brain – and Scandi-cool Copenhagen is the perfect spot to do it.

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Thoughts

Writer’s block and anxiety

by Nic Joneson April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Leave a Comment on Writer’s block and anxiety

Writer’s block and anxiety are a horrible mix, especially when writing defines who you are – so what’s a girl to do? Answer: nothing whatsoever.

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