Lockdown 1.0 was no doubt a whirlwind of emotion, anxiety and stress for many people. Living through a global pandemic is an unknow territory for most and unfortunately, we are…
The last minute panic of ‘Secret Santa’ shopping is drawing closer towards us. If you’re anything like me, the thought of having to find a gift for someone I may…
On the 1st of January 2020, I decided to become a vegetarian. We’ll skip over the part where I forgot about this resolution the next day (I ordered a chicken…
Life post-lockdown has been an adjustment for all of us, both emotionally and financially. Whether you worked from home, were furloughed or made redundant, financial fall-out has impacted us all.…
There is something really interesting about taking your 25th trip around the sun while the world stands still. The quarter life crisis just hits different when everything around you is…
We all know that the Earth is not looking its best self right now. As humans, we have not looked after the earth as much as it looks after us.…
As much as we try not to think about it, many of us are in quarantine right now. The reason for this is both nerve-wracking and positive. We are in…
You’ve heard the old adage that “less is more,” but is minimalism really the key to a happy and productive life? While diminishing the stuff in your underwear drawer is…
Summer brings many changes: breaks from school, sundresses galore, piña coladas and, of course, that glorious sunshine streaming through your window. More hours of sunlight give you precious time to…
I believe all of us have the potential to do great things in life. We all have the ability to bring our dreams, no matter how big or small, into our…
I used to think productivity was everything, that working was the most important thing I could do. I would put everything in my life—family, friends, romantic interests, even myself—second in…
The thing about perks is that the best ones are usually hidden, and at the risk of sounding terribly clichè, they’re also free. When you conjure images of an expat…
Let’s face it: we looove our phones. And for good reason. They keep us connected, communicative and closely intertwined with what is happening out in the world. While it’s convenient…
So you’re stuck indoors for one reason or another. Maybe you’re ill. Maybe the weather’s closed the city down. Perhaps a global pandemic is taking over. You know, just your…
If you’re anything like me, leaving the cosy comfort of your bed in the morning can feel like the hardest thing ever. Especially if it’s cold out or you’ve got…
‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.’ -Fred Devito, author. Challenges. The word with a seemingly inherent negativity. This could be as a result of not wanting to…