Uncategorized – How I calm my anxious mind

Socialising

I’m a self confessed introvert and proud! I gain energy from my own time and space and know when I start flagging and need to recharge. I worry that I can come across as socially awkward as I find big groups difficult to navigate, particularly when finding a gap in the conversation is not easyContinue reading “Socialising”

Christmas

I posted a picture on Instsgram with a short caption about how the run up to Christmas makes me feel. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a scrooge by any means. I love decorations, lights and festive treats but I don’t enjoy the pressure of having to feel festive. This really came about last yearContinue reading “Christmas”

Exercise

10 year old me hated exercise. I tried my best but my overly competitive primary school meant a lot of pressure was put on winning at games, rather than enjoying the movement or taking part. I was confined to being goal keeper at netball because apparently I was taller, but it was probably because theyContinue reading “Exercise”

Shopping

I find shopping difficult. There is too much choice, the temperature is usually a few degrees above bearable and there are lots of people who I feel are always walking into me. When I was a teenager, going shopping was seen as the cool thing to do. I don’t think we ever actually brought thatContinue reading “Shopping”

Staying in or going out?

As I’ve gotten older I’ve realised it’s ok to not feel as if I need to go out and socialise all of the time. I want to take you back to 2013-2014. I had a difficult time making friends and felt lonely. All I wanted was a group of people I felt part of. IContinue reading “Staying in or going out?”

My house rabbit, Harriet

Before adopting Harriet in 2019, my last experience of owning a pet was Cookie, a hamster when I was about 13 and it is fair to say that my Mum did most of the hard work. Fast forward to the present day and my partner and I decide to look I to rescuing a cat.Continue reading “My house rabbit, Harriet”

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

Some might say I am a creature of habit. I love a plan and getting into a routine and this is most noticeable for me in the mornings. Commuting to work means that my morning routine is pretty set. My alarm goes off at 6.51 and I snooze until 7 am. I then get readyContinue reading “The Early Bird Catches the Worm”

This is me

Hi everyone. My name is Leah. I live in London, have a slight obsession with house plants & scented candles; and have a pet rabbit named Harriet. In my day to day work I am an Event Manager in the charity sector. For as long as I can remember, anxiety has played some part inContinue reading “This is me”