The New Year is finally here, and celebrating the start of a new year is a globally motivational time in our lives. At the start of a New Year, many of us set new goals and resolutions that we hope to stick to for the following 12 months – or maybe hopefully even longer. A new year is the perfect time to ditch old habits and behaviours and look towards the future. Here are 5 effective ways for you to kickstart your new year goals and resolutions. 1. Set realistic goals Goals are a fundamental part of the new year tradition. We all have those little things that we would…

At some point in our lives, we’ve all sat there and thought, “could I be doing something more productive that’ll help me reach my goals?” I know that I have certainly been there many times – feeling a bit lost in this big adventure we call ‘life’.  In my quest to become more productive and own my happiness, I started to assess my daily life and figure out where I could introduce small changes. My morning routine was seriously lacking in any structure, so I decided that kick-starting my new morning routine should be my first order of business when it came to becoming a happier, more successful person. Why…

Journaling is a brilliant way to keep track of your mental health highs and lows, as well as practicing daily gratitude and sharing your inner thoughts in a private, safe space.  Sometimes when you get ready to start journaling, you may find yourself overwhelmed or uninspired. It can be difficult to know what to write about, especially if you’re new to journaling.  To help you out, I’ve put together this list of 20 journaling prompts which make for great inspiration when writing about mental health. If you’re ready to be inspired, here are 20 mental health journaling prompts. These are listed in no particular order. Write about your biggest fear.…

*This post contains affiliate links – if you make a purchase using these links, I make a few pennies at no extra cost to you. Keeping a journal for mental health can help to identify patterns in our lives that may be causing us stress and anxiety. This can also help us to find ways to take care of ourselves better and make space for things we enjoy. When starting a journal, it’s important to communicate with yourself about what you expect from the process. What do you want to get out of this? What are your goals? Keep it short and simple. You may want one overarching goal that…