If you don’t know already, tomorrow is Earth Day 2021! This year’s theme is Restore The Earth, so I thought it would be cool to share some sustainable swaps. I know that as a student it can sometimes be easier to go for the cheapest item but, in the long run, plastic-free products are always …
Category: Special Days
Let’s talk about…stress
April is stress awareness month. I’ve decided to start a new series each month where I talk about a topic that’s on my mind. I’ve had this idea for a couple of months but have been too busy to even think about writing it. However, there is no perfect time which is why I’m starting …
Coping with an eating disorder at Easter
Having to cope with an eating disorder at Easter can be so hard. When I was recovering from an eating disorder, I remember searching the web and couldn’t find anything on how to cope during Easter. I don’t want that to be the same for anyone else which is why I’m creating this blog post! …
6 ways that trees benefit us
The 21st of March 2021 is International Day of Forests, as well as World Planting Day. Trees are so important to us and benefit us in so many ways. They store CO2 Trees are such a big deal to us because they absorb atmospheric CO2, for photosynthesis, whilst giving us oxygen to breathe. This is …
7 simple actions to take for Global Recycling Day
We often think of recycling as sorting cans, bottles and glass out. But it’s so much more than that. Recycling is so great because it is renewable and therefore allows things to last much longer than they would normally. I think that a lot of people assume that because we can recycle, it means that …
5 things I wish my friends knew about ED recovery
For the last post in Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I’m going to be talking about things I wish my friends knew about ED recovery. For my previous EDAW post, click here. Recovery isn’t linear I might go one step forward but then I could go two steps back. I had so many ups and downs …
6 things you shouldn’t say to someone with an eating disorder
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is 1st – 7th March 2021. This is a topic that I am really passionate about because it has affected my life so much. I’m aiming to get 2 or 3 blog posts out this week surrounding the topic. To start with, I’m going to be writing about 6 things you …
How to create a self-harm distractions box
March 1st is self-harm/injury awareness day. I feel that self-harm/injury is spoken about so little. I understand that it isn’t nice to think about, but the reality is that it happens a lot more than you realise. It is hard to get statistics on how many people do because the majority of people won’t tell …
A guide to Fairtrade products
I’ve decided to upload another blog post for Fairtrade fortnight. This time, it is a guide to Fairtrade products. Related post: Why you should choose fairtrade products FOOD Divine chocolate Divine Chocolate was started by a group of cocoa farmers in Ghana. They were the first farmer-owned Fairtrade chocolate product aimed at the UK market. …
Why you should choose fairtrade products
Fairtrade fortnight is 22nd February – 7th March 2021. It is a campaign to raise awareness for the farmers and workers who produce our food. The theme for 2021 is climate change challenges. They are working in poor countries that have done the least to contribute to climate change and yet they are the ones …