The postpartum period lasts around 6-8 weeks after your babies birth. I’d argue that it lasts a lot longer as it can take a long time for our bodies to recover. For the purposes of this article I am writing about the first 48 hours. Below I share my experience and the things that surprised me about the early days of having my baby.
(more…)Imposter Syndrome is when you don’t believe your success is deserved or you feel like you’re not really qualified. Maybe better describes as chronic self doubt. The most common way imposter syndrome shows itself is when we are public speaking. We suddenly get the feeling that we aren’t qualified enough to be the person speaking on front of a crowd. People with imposter syndrome have an increased chance of suffering with anxiety. It’s important to be able to recognise the signs of imposter syndrome in yourself and work on them so you can be the best version of yourself.
(more…)Stress is something that affects us all, whether it’s stress in the workplace, at home or on the web. It’s something that can heavily affect our mental health and is important to keep on top off. For me, my low moods get a lot worse when I am feeling stressed which is why the main things in my life that have been affected by my depression have been the things that stress me out, at least on the most part. Below I share my tips on how to cope with stress for an easier and more enjoyable life.
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